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August 30, 2011Commercial Generators: Buying Tips for S.C. Businesses
| Even a brief power outage for your business can mean the difference between profits or loss of profits in any particular week or month. No matter where your business is located, whether in South Carolina, Florida, Arizona or Ohio, power outages can and do occur. They can be caused by black outs during extreme heat in larger cities, lightening storms, snow/ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Consider the potential profit loss if your company loses power for even a day or two. In more serious disasters, widespread power outages can last for weeks! Buying a generator can help your business stay up and running, even after a natural disaster or during a black out. Here are some buying tips to consider if you feel a commercial generator can benefit your company.
Buy Local When you buy a generator locally, you get the benefit of one-on-one customer service, affordability (minimal delivery and installation charges), and usually better service after the sale if the generator needs repairs or an upgrade later on. Buying from a local generator provider can give you peace of mind, knowing the contractor is nearby if you have future needs. |
Carotron, for instance, serves the following communities in South Carolina: Heath Springs, Lancaster, Kershaw, Camden, Fort Mill, Chester, Rock Hill and nearby areas. This enables us to offer better service locally and to provide future assistance without having to charge additional travel fees for our engineers. We can serve a variety of businesses in these cities, including medical and professional offices, retail outlets, industrial facilities, government offices, mechanic shops, etc.
Generator Style and Brand
Compare brands and styles using online resources. Most manufacturers provide brochures and manuals online to make it easy to compare. Determine what style will best fit your business needs. Portable generators might be fine for some situations, but these can be a hassle to use if you’re not able to personally be present at your business during a power outage. With a portable unit, you would need to train each employee on how to start/stop the generator. If there’s a possibility that others could be running your operation during a power failure, then consider buying a standby commercial generator. This type will start automatically as soon as the main power source goes out. The generator will operate indefinitely until the main power is restored. This means your employees won’t have to worry about turning the generator on or off. Also, consider using a natural gas-fueled generator instead of a diesel-fueled style if possible. Natural gas generators are powered from natural gas lines underground and emit cleaner fumes than diesel. Also, many cities have ordinances against storing diesel fuel on commercial property or might have strict guidelines if you do store it.
Though a number of generator brands are available in the marketplace, Carotron sells and installs Generac products locally in Lancaster, South Carolina and surrounding areas. Generac is known for building high quality generators for more than 50 years, and the product selection includes generators for RVs, residential needs, commercial and industrial uses.
Voltage Selection
It’s also important to select the correct voltage based on your building’s utility demands. While residential utility power is usually a single-phase source, businesses often use a three-phase system to support a greater electrical power demand. You can determine this by checking your main electricity panel. Installation often requires a step-down transformer to convert the incoming voltage to the desired amount of voltage. Then a second panel is installed to deliver the electricity to the work area. It’s best to buy a generator that matches the incoming voltage so power can be restored to both panels during a power failure.
Cost Effectiveness
Do the math! How much money will you actually lose by the hour or by the day if your company experiences a power outage? You’ll want to figure the loss of sales as well as the expense to pay employees (even though they might not actually be working). If you manage an industrial facility, a generator can help keep production flowing during a power failure. If you operate a business office or medical office, a generator can help keep the operation going as normal. So while a generator seems to be a significant investment initially, the potential savings for years to come often makes it a wise investment for the long term.
If you’re considering a commercial generator for your business, call Carotron today to speak with a qualified installer about your needs. We can guide you through the process and help you determine what’s the best and most cost-efficient option for your business when installing a generator. If your business is located in a rented building or office, be sure to get written permission from your landlord before proceeding.
Carotron has been serving our local community as well as distributors and industrial customers worldwide (for industrial control needs) since 1984. We offer Generac generator sales and installations for the following cities in South Carolina: Heath Springs, Lancaster, Kershaw, Camden, Chester, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and nearby communities.
Call Carotron today to discuss your residential or commercial generator needs:
Local: 1 (803) 286-8614 or Toll-Free at 1 (888) 286-8614