Worldwide Power Products Offering Preventative Maintenance Plans for Your Generators

Online, May 31, 2013 (Newswire.com) - It is very important to have a proper power generator on standby in case of emergency. A back up generator is critical in a number of circumstances when there is an emergency loss of power. With Hurricane Season rapidly approaching this summer, the necessity of having portable generators on-hand is paramount. Not to make a bad example of those stricken with hard times, but there were several examples of organizations and municipalities after Hurricane Sandy that failed to maintain working generators. Most notably, there were a number of hospitals in the New York area that greatly underestimated the need for back up generators.

Preventative Maintenance
Beyond the need for a back up generator in case of emergency, it is equally important to ensure that once the facility does have one on-site, that it is in working order. The last thing anyone wants is for disaster to strike and have to rely on a generator that was not properly maintained in its downtime. The best way to be prepared for such circumstance is to take preventative maintenance measures on your back up diesel or natural gas generators. Sufficient preventative maintenance includes:

• Annual, semi-annual, and quarterly maintenance checks
• General and thorough inspection
• Regular lubrication service
• Servicing the cooling system when needed
• Servicing the fuel system
• Testing and servicing the starting batteries
• Periodic and regular engine exercise

In doing so, the first step is to take inventory of diesel and natural gas generators. Place all in-house generators together and perform the necessary preventative maintenance checks at the same time. As for the maintenance checks, they should be performed at least four times a year, with more thorough checks performed twice a year. This also goes for general inspection, which is basically just an overall diagnostic check of the generator to ensure everything is working properly. Additional maintenance should also be performed, such as frequent lubrication services, as well as checking the cooling system for any faulty features. The fuel system also needs to be checked regularly, as it is one of the most crucial aspects to the generator's operation. Furthermore, it may be equally as important to check on the starting batteries, making sure they can still function as designed. Lastly, just like a car, periodic and regular engine use or exercise helps to keep the generator in working condition.

With Hurricane Season soon upon us, the importance of preventative maintenance has never been more critical. Doing a thorough functional check before Hurricane Season - when disaster is more likely to strike - is the least that should be done. That way, in the worst-case scenario, your facility can recognize a faulty generator, and either fix or replace it depending on the issues.

Whether it is a hospital, non-profit community organization, or municipality, performing preventative maintenance checks on all back up and portable generators is crucial for power generation during a disaster. So, go find all the generators in storage, dust them off, and make sure each is still capable of supplying proper back up power to the facility.

If anyone is interested in quality new and used generators available for purchase or rent, or would like any additional information on this topic, please call us at 1-713-434-2300.

About Worldwide Power Products:
Recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's 100 Most Promising Companies, Worldwide Power Products specializes in power generation equipment including new and used engines and generator sets. As an independent company based in Houston, Texas, the company buys and sells new and used generator sets and engines worldwide. In addition, the firm provides engineering, maintenance and repair plus rental services for job sites in Texas, Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. Generator sets range in size from 20kW - 2500kW and engines range in size from 150hp - 4000hp. Brand specialties include Caterpillar generator sets and engines and Cummins generator sets.

Brands Offered:
Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Kohler, Olympian, Onan, Waukesha, Volvo, Kato, SDMO, Generac.

Industries Served:
Factories, Hospitals, Refineries, Schools and Universities, Power Plants, Construction Contractors, Churches, Workboats, Oil and Gas Companies, Water Treatment, Fishing, Utilities, Drilling Contractors, Telecommunications, Engine and Generator Dealers, Dredging, Power Rental Companies, Residential, Mining.

Contact Us:
Mark Lum | Vice President
[email protected]
Worldwide Power Products
5901 Thomas Rd. | Houston, TX 77041
Tel: 1-713-434-2300
http://www.wpowerproducts.com