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Once the output reaches 250kVA, generators will usually be classed as industrial sets suitable for agricultural, manufacturing, and heavy industrial applications.

We have a large range of Caterpillar generators available from 30kVA to 715kVA

Generator load bank testing uses a piece of electrical test equipment to simulate full and stable load conditions on to a generator to prove its performance ability.

In order to prepare for emergency outage scenarios and to avoid a phenomenon known at 'wet stacking', it is advisable to load bank test your generator at least once a year. Find out more about load bank testing here.

When a generator is run below its operating temperature, has been unused for a long period of time or is operated at less than 60% of its rated load the unburnt fuel, carbon and moisture can gather around the exhaust system causing a thick, oily substance to accumulate.

As a general rule, it is suggested that you change the oil before every 100 hours of use to keep the lubrication system working smoothly and prevent the engine from seizing up.

Changing the oil filters will help to extract soot and metal contaminants from the oil.

The required fuel tank size depends on a number of factors including the size of the generator and how long the generator needs to run for. Read more about fuel tank sizes here

All good generator manufacturers should have a datasheet available which will state the fuel consumption of the generator. Learn more about fuel consumption here

Power factor is the ratio of working power to apparent power. Power factor = working power (kW) over apparent power (kVA).

Generators are typically rated at a power factor of 0.8.

Working power is the actual power consumed or utilised in an alternating current (AC) circuit and is measured in Watts.

Reactive power (VAR) is the energy which returns to source in each complete cycle of the AC waveform. This power does not perform work but is essential for providing the voltage levels necessary for working power to be useful.

Apparent power (kVA) Is the combination of working power and reactive power. A generator must be rated accordingly to carry the sum of both the waste energy and that which does the work.

A generator does require a battery. Batteries are the most critical, but often forgotten, part of a diesel genset. Without a battery your backup power source will not even turn on and will be unable to provide the electricity you need at critical times. Read more about batteries here

ATS stands for Automatic Transfer Switch. This switch transfers power from a primary power source to a backup source of electrical power if the primary source of power is interrupted. Read more about Automatic Transfer Switches here.

It is essentially an electromechanical device that generates alternating current (AC) electricity. The primary purpose of an alternator is to provide a steady and reliable source of electrical power for various applications. Read more about how an alternator works within a generator in our news article: What Is An Alternator?