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Avoiding Wet Stacking: A Maintenance Guide for Diesel Generator Owners
Protect Your Engine, Maximize Efficiency, and Reduce Emissions Wet stacking is a common but avoidable issue in diesel generator systems. When a diesel engine runs below its optimal temperature for extended periods—especially under light loads—unburned fuel and carbon...
Everything You Need to Know About Vibration Analysis
How Vibration Monitoring Can Predict Failures Before They Happen In today’s competitive industrial landscape, uptime is critical—and predictive maintenance is the secret weapon. One of the most effective tools in a proactive maintenance strategy is vibration analysis....
Why Baking Ovens are Important in Electric Motor Repair
Moisture and electric motors don’t mix well. That’s why motors sent in for repair will eventually go into a baking oven to ensure its components are dry, cured, and ready to run upon return. In this article, we will refer to baking ovens rather than...
What Does Noise Tell You About Your Electric Motor?
Electric induction motors can power your business in many ways, from small fans to massive cranes. Regardless of size, most electric motors utilize the same essential components. Housing – which protects the internal parts listed below Stator – an electromagnetic...
Can a Standby Generator Make You Money?
How Backup Power Can Save You Money—and Even Pay You Back Investing in a standby generator is often seen as a precautionary measure—something you install to protect your home or business during a power outage. But what if your generator could do more than just keep...
Optional Standby Generator Systems: A Practical Guide to NEC Article 702
Optional standby generator systems offer power backup for homes, businesses, and facilities where loss of electricity could cause inconvenience, economic loss, or operational disruption—but not where life safety is at risk. Unlike emergency or legally required standby...
How to Choose the Right Jib Crane
Choosing the right overhead crane for your business can seem daunting due to the hundreds of sizes and configurations available. However, if you work with limited floor space or perform repetitive lifts, a jib crane might be your material handling solution. Unlike...
Regular Oil Changes for Standby Generators: Why They Matter More Than You Think
When it comes to ensuring your standby generator will function during an emergency, regular oil changes are non-negotiable. Like any combustion engine, your generator depends on clean oil to operate efficiently and reliably—but because it often sits unused for long...
Understanding Legally Required Standby Generators: A Practical Guide to NEC Article 701
Legally required standby generators play a critical role in ensuring safety and continuity in facilities where power loss could result in hazards or regulatory non-compliance. According to the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 701, these systems are defined as...
Knower Webinar Series: Mastering VFDs
Mastering VFDs: Applications, History, and System Compatibility Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have revolutionized the way we control electric motors, offering enhanced efficiency, reliability, and versatility. In this blog post, we will delve into the...