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Power
Rental
One of the main responsibilities of site managers is the
preparations for power outages. Sometimes the outages
are planned, sometimes they are unexpected.
Time and
money can be saved if provisions
for temporary power
are preplanned. IPSI can help you with each step
in the
planning process. Preplanning can get your company
up
and running sooner during a unforeseen outage.
Sample questions that should be answered before the power goes
out:
1. How much power (kw) is required during an outage.
Do you need a the entire facility to be powered or just the essential
operations?
IPSI can help you take ammeter readings, if needed.
2. Have you sent these requirements to IPSI?
IPSI keeps these records on file along with your account information.
During a crisis, terms, insurance and power requirement information
documents are already in place.
3. Where will you place the standby generator?
Make sure there is an access road to the temporary generator site.
4. Who will be in charge of making the arrangements for
acquiring, delivering, and controlling the generator?
5. Have you planned the cable routing to the main electric panel?
Will you need special cabling and special connectors?
Some companies install connectors on the outside of the building
specifically for connection to a standby generator. This saves
many hours at a critical time. IPSI can install these standby
connections.
6. Have you contacted your Diesel fuel provider.
You will need to prearrange delivery for extended outages.
7. Have you planned for security- Theft is commonplace
during wide area outages.
Be sure lock the trailer hitch and secure the premises. Sometimes
a full time maintenance/security personnel are required.
All of the generators that IPSI owns are well maintained and
easy to use. Our electricians are highly trained and know how
to work efficiently in an emergency. |
