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Overview of Vibration Measurement

September 10, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What you should know about Vibration Measurements Any kind of rotating or oscillating equipment can be subject to issues that will manifest themselves early on through changes in the vibration patterns of your equipment. In order to catch these issues […]

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Generator Service

Recommended Maintenance for Standby Generators

September 9, 2020   Author:    Categories: Generators   Tags:

The maintenance you should routinely perform on standby generators A backup generator is crucial to most business applications (as well as to many homeowners) in the event of even the shortest interruption in utility power. If you lose power and […]

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Vibration Analysis

Recommended Vibration Analysis Tools and Technology

September 4, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What is the recommended vibration analysis equipment? When your car begins to make a strange noise, do you wait until you’re stranded on the side of the road to call a mechanic? Not if you know anything about cars. You […]

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Electric Motor

Motor Vibration basics

September 3, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What you should know about Motor Vibration? Vibrational problems within your motor will cause a myriad of issues for your business, your motor, and your motor’s driven application. To help your equipment last as long as possible, and to avoid […]

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A Brief Overview of NEC Article 708 as it Pertains to Generator Systems

August 28, 2020   Author:    Categories: Generators   Tags:

Critical Operations Power Systems This generator system classification was added in 2008 in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and hurricane Katrina. This designation is reserved for facilities that, if destroyed or incapacitated, would disrupt national security, the economy, or […]

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Electric Motor

All You Need To Know About Vibrational Analysis

August 27, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors   Tags:

What is Vibrational Analysis? Changes in the vibration patterns of your motor are one of the first indicators that your motor may be heading toward a critical failure. Vibration analysis experts estimate that by the time your motor starts making […]

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Optional Standby Generator Systems

August 20, 2020   Author:    Categories: Generators   Tags:

A Brief Overview of NEC Article 702 as it Pertains to Generators The classification of optional standby generators applies to systems in public or private facilities where the safety of human life doesn’t depend on the performance of the system. […]

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Paralleled Generators

Legally Required Standby Generators

August 19, 2020   Author:    Categories: Generators   Tags:

A brief Overview of NEC Article 701 as it Pertains to Generators Legally required standby generators are “… classified as legally required by any governmental authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). These systems are intended to automatically supply power to selected loads […]

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Transfer Switches

Which Type of Automatic Transfer Switch Will Work Best for Me?

August 14, 2020   Author:    Categories: Power Quality   Tags:

Different types of Automatic Transfer Switch There are a few different types of automatic transfer switches (ATS) available on the market today. Each one has their pros and cons and will fit better with certain applications than others. So how […]

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Emergency Standby Generators

August 14, 2020   Author:    Categories: Generators   Tags:

A Brief Overview of NEC Article 700 as it Pertains to Generators Emergency standby generators are “… those systems legally required and classed as emergency by a governmental agency having jurisdiction. These systems are intended to automatically supply illumination and/or […]

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