During a blackout, a Clifton, VA, emergency generator is often utilized as a secondary power source. When it comes to generators, it is common to overlook specific issues in their functioning as most of them are used only occasionally. However, keep in mind that if generators aren’t maintained routinely, they run a higher risk of mechanical failure as they age.
If you operate the generator for at least 30 minutes and test the transfer switch every month, you should be able to see most issues before they become serious. However, not all businesses place a premium on preventative maintenance, which means that when a problem arises, it might reduce or halt a generator’s ability to produce electricity, leading to a breakdown.
Here are some problems we usually detect during inspections of a Clifton, VA, emergency generator.
• Insufficient Power from The Battery
A dead battery is the most frequent reason for a generator to stop working. When lead sulfates collect on battery plates, sulfate accumulation happens, leading to battery failure.
• Not Enough Coolant
Overheating causes generators to shut down automatically. Without enough coolant, a generator can’t keep running for long, which might cause it to break down when the facility most needs it.
• Fuel Escape
Fuel leaks are often detected during routine maintenance because of their stench. Possible causes of these symptoms when a generator is operating include a faulty fuel pump or a damaged fuel line.
• Oil Spillage
When oil, gasoline, and other liquids accumulate in a generator’s exhaust pipes owing to carbonized fuel injection tips and malfunctioning crankcase breathers, the result is wet stacking, which leads to oil leaks.
• Incorrectly Programmed Controls
Incorrectly configured controls commonly cause generator failure following maintenance or testing. After a fault shutdown, a control error is possible if the correct reset process is not carried out.
• Fuel Bleed Back
Air in the injection system or broken check valves may be to blame when fuel leaks back into the fuel tank instead of the generator’s engine. The generator acts as if it were out of fuel in both scenarios.
• No Fuel in the Tank
Empty fuel tanks are often the result of malfunctioning or stuck fuel gauges. If you test your generator once a month without monitoring the fuel level, you may end up with an empty tank.
Power and Systems Integration can ensure that you have electricity when you need it most, regardless of whether your Clifton, VA, emergency generator is new and trouble-free or if you need to set up a preventative maintenance schedule.
Don’t forget that scheduling periodic maintenance with us is the best method to avert a disaster caused by a power outage. If you’d like to get in touch with us, the best way is to use the online form provided on this page. We can assure you that we will contact you soon.