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The less you run your generator set, or the more you run with little or no load, the more likely you are to experience problems. Lightly loaded operation will not allow proper testing of cooling system components, engine safety shutdowns, and in diesel engines will result in build up of carbon deposits in your engine.
Load banking your generator set annually:
- Exercises cooling system components
- Allows safety shutdowns to operate in real conditions
- Helps eliminate carbon deposits
- Tests the full output capability of the generator set
Preventing the Preventable
Resistive load bank tests simulate the demand a generator set must meet upon startup. The test confirms system ability to crank out a given kW and deliver an equivalent amount of kVA at unity power factors.
Additionally, resistive/reactive load banks test generator sets with a more realistic load, exposing both the engine and the generator to the loading experienced under actual, building load.
Determine Your Testing Schedule
Eliminate problems brought on by periods of low load operation by performing load bank testing annually. Our service technicians offer the most extensive testing capabilities in the industry and can supply rental units if repairs or extensive service require downtime. Conducting weekly test operations under no-load or light-load conditions does not substitute for proper load bank testing.
Along with periodic maintenance, load bank testing offers the best solution for ensuring your generator set starts when you need it.
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