Learn how generator oil pan heaters, block heaters, and jacket-water heaters improve cold-start readiness, including power use, installation, advantages, and limitations.
Maintenance and Care:
• Provide tips and guidelines for proper maintenance of diesel generators.
• Share information on routine servicing, oil changes, and preventive measures.
• Address common issues and troubleshooting techniques.
Generator Fuel Polishing: When to Test, Treat, Polish, or Replace Stored Diesel
Learn when stored generator diesel needs testing, treatment, fuel polishing, tank cleaning, or replacement, and why a representative sample should guide the decision.
Diesel Generator Coolant Testing: Freeze Protection, Additives, and Replacement Decisions
Coolant colour and reservoir level do not prove that a diesel generator is protected. Learn how to verify coolant type, freeze protection, inhibitors, contamination, and cooling-system condition without mixing incompatible chemistries.
When Does a Generator Need Load-Bank Testing?
Learn when generator load-bank testing is useful for commissioning, periodic readiness checks, lightly loaded diesel sets, troubleshooting, and post-repair verification.
Generator Starting Battery Test: Why Resting Voltage Is Not Enough
Learn why resting voltage alone cannot prove a generator battery can crank the engine, and how load, cranking, cable-drop, and charging checks improve diagnosis.
Generator Cooldown and Shutdown Delays: Protecting Turbo-Diesel Engines
Learn when a diesel generator needs a cooldown delay, how controllers remove load before shutdown, and what to verify for turbo and remote systems.
Your Generator Isn’t Broken: 5 Weird Fixes That’ll Save Your Sanity
The power is out, the generator is roaring, but your lights are still off. Before you call a mechanic or scrap the unit, you need to know about the ‘drill trick.’ Most generator failures aren’t mechanical—they’re magnetic. From ‘flashing’ the engine with a power tool to the simple shutdown habit that saves your equipment, here are 5 ‘small engine guy’ secrets to getting your power back on fast.
How To Exercise Your Generator
Exercising a diesel-powered generator under load is vital for maintaining its health and efficiency. It ensures complete fuel combustion and prepares the generator for actual power outages. Regular testing under load for critical applications is crucial. Additionally, managing battery health and reviewing event logs can help keep the generator in optimal condition.