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Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan – Your Guide to Business Continuity
When the power goes out, productivity goes down, manufacturing efforts are delayed, employees and customers are in danger of injury, and equipment is at risk of being damaged. You can prepare your business for the next power outage by having a Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan that ensures business continuity with a standby generator. Click here to View Generac’s Helpful Guide! This guide walks through the steps needed to create a Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan. When you are ready to submit your plan, you will be partnered with a local Generac Industrial distributor for a custom solution to keep business running in the event of a power outage. You can […]
The Basics of Selecting Transfer Switches
BY NIKHIL NAGPAL and LIZ BURANT Product Management Transfer Switches at Generac Power Systems INTRODUCTION A transfer switch is a device used for transferring power from one source to the other. The two sources can be defined as being similar sources of power (two utilities or two generators) or different sources of power (one utility and one emergency generator), but the basic function of the switch is to ensure that the loads are connected to an available source or the more reliable source. Since it is the transfer switch that serves as a link to either power source, it can be considered one of the most critical links of a […]
Basic Sizing for Mobile Generators – Whitepaper
Basic Sizing for Mobile Generators by Dave Murphy, Power Solutions Manager, Generac Mobile Abstract: Selecting a generator that can handle all your power generation needs is one of the most critical aspects of the purchasing decision. To ensure the optimal power solution for your application, it is highly recommended that you work with your local generator representative to ensure accurate sizing. While many manufacturers provide sizing programs, it is important to understand how and why certain selections are made. This paper will cover the basic aspects of the sizing process. Click here to read the full whitepaper Contact us today to learn more about Generac’s mobile products! We’ll […]
Purchase Equipment in 2020 Using Your Section 179 Tax Benefit
Section 179 Allowance: Any new or used equipment purchased in 2020 can be deducted in full (up to a total of $1,040,000) in year 1 if the total amount of applicable assets purchased does not exceed $2,590,000. Once the $2,590,000 (cost) threshold is surpassed, the Section 179 allowable deduction ($1,040,000) will begin to be phased out and will be phased out at $3,630,000 (cost) of current year additions. The increased allowance applies to units contracted for and put into service through December 31, 2020. The balance of equipment investment above $2,590,000 is eligible for Standard MACRS depreciation. Bonus Depreciation: The applicable bonus depreciation percentage will now be 100% […]
How Clean is Your Generator’s Fuel?
Diesel fuel maintenance is an important component to consider as part of your generator’s routine preventative maintenance. Water, dirt, and algae impurities build up in diesel holding tanks in as little as 6 months and could cause a start-up malfunction when your generator is needed most. There are clear indications to check for to determine when it is time to have diesel fuel polishing performed: What to look for in your generator’s fuel Fuel is dark in color A muddy mass built up An abnormal odor A dirty fuel system Mysterious contamination What to take notice in your engine Clouded exhaust Corroded injectors Clogged fuel lines Clogged filters […]
Message on COVID-19 Response for Wolter Power Systems Customers & Partners
A Message from Wolter Group LLC President, Jerry Weidmann Within these Challenges Transpires Strengthened Partnerships In what appears to be our new normal, for right now, we are faced with updates each day concerning our communities, states, and the globe. The updates we receive daily can cause uncertainty within us all, wondering what tomorrow will bring, and how it will affect each of us personally and as a business. Together, we will move onward and upward while navigating this new normal. These times may be uncharted, but the support you rely on us for is not. We are committed to you and your business. […]
REMOTE COOLING SYSTEMS
BY MUHAMMAD ARMAGHAN Product Manager-Global Industrial Solutions at Generac INTRODUCTION When the complete cooling system or its partial components (radiator, heat exchangers, etc.) are designed external to the engine generator set, then it is known as a remote cooling/radiator system. Remote radiators are used in several applications, such as heat recovery or for other technical reasons where a traditional unit mounted radiator is simply not feasible. Lately, more businesses are considering backup power as a necessity for their manufacturing plants, large real estate buildings, etc. and one way they can maximize the investment made on their power unit is by utilizing the byproducts of power production for various other […]
A Year in Review for Wolter Power Systems
2019 was a big year for the Wolter Power Systems team! Check out a few of the local projects that we’re excited to showcase. Wolter Power Systems teamed up with MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering) and Generac Industrial Power Systems to implement a backup power solution that would provide reliable power for the college’s supercomputer, Rosie. The Generac 600 kW MPS solution, consisting of two paralleled 300 kW generators has proven to be highly effective in keeping the system up and running. Click here to read the full story. … Just in time for the unpredictable Wisconsin winter, Wolter Power Systems worked with a Milwaukee staple […]
How to Avoid the Generator Installation Pitfalls
BY MUHAMMAD ARMAGHAN Product Manager at Generac Power Systems INTRODUCTION Generac Industrial Power creates installation guidelines to help customers become acquainted with the general requirements for optimal operation of their engine generator set. The content contained is not intended to replace or supersede any/all the applicable local, state or federal codes and standards. It is important to always check with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the codes or standards that apply in your area. In addition, installation and initial startup of this equipment is not a “do-it-yourself” project. An authorized service dealer or other competent, qualified contractor must install the generator set. The initial startup […]
Wolter Group LLC President Speaks at Family & Closely Held Business Summit
Wolter Group LLC President, Jerry Weidmann, spoke at the Family & Closely-held Business Summit on June 13th, 2019, where he and other local business leaders provided insights, philosophies, and stories about how they have tackled the complex issues related to growing a successful, closely-held business. “We call it the one man, one vote,” said Jerry Weidmann, president of Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., part of Wolter Group LLC. “The way I augmented that over the years is by joining best practices groups, where peers in the industry get together a few times a year and compare business strategies.” Click here to read the full article written by BizTimes Media […]
