January 1, 2019
Generators aren’t just for standby power in emergency situations at your home or business. Portable rental power keeps all kinds of events, from parades to music festivals, running. […]
December 26, 2018
The 400 kW Volvo Diesel Generator from Triton provides three-phase power in prime and standby installations. Volvo engine model TAD1344GE is coupled with Deep Sea control panel model […]
December 11, 2018
The 29 kW Perkins Diesel Generator is built around the Perkins engine model 404D-22TG. This engine was created based on extensive customer research, making it an excellent choice […]
November 20, 2018
Diodes are a small yet essential part of your diesel generator. A generator works by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy within an alternator. Inside the alternator, a magnetic […]
November 13, 2018
As we approach winter, it’s important to be ready for the cold weather that affects much of the US for months each year. There are lots […]
November 6, 2018
Transfer switches detect fluctuations in a home or business’s commercial power supply and, when necessary, supplement or replace utility power with electricity from the standby generator […]
October 2, 2018
CHP, or combined heat and power, is a method of electricity generation that captures and uses the heat byproduct naturally released when electricity is generated from […]
September 25, 2018
John Deere is known for reliability, performance and versatility, making their engines an excellent choice for a backup generator. The John Deere engine model 4045 HF285 […]
August 28, 2018
Generator covers protect your building’s backup power supply during snow, ice, wind, rain and other damaging forces. A generator enclosure should both keep your generator safe from […]
August 21, 2018
Marine diesel generators are subject to a corrosive, compact environment, which makes their construction distinct from other types of generators, even other diesel generators. Americas Generators offers […]
August 14, 2018
The Cummins brand is known for its reliable, efficient and versatile diesel-powered engines, and the 150 kVA Cummins Diesel Generator Set is no exception. The four-cycle QSB5-G6 engine […]
July 24, 2018
When the power goes out, it’s crucial for retailers, manufacturers, restaurants, and schools to have a reliable backup generator for businesses. Power outages can severely impact […]
July 10, 2018
The most common reason standby generators fail to start when they’re needed is faulty batteries. To protect against this, it’s important to load test your batteries […]
June 19, 2018
Americas Generators has consistently offered a collection of used diesel generators since opening its doors three decades ago. In fact, buying and selling used generators is […]
May 22, 2018
A brownout occurs when the power grid does not have enough power to meet demands. A dip in voltage that lasts anywhere from seconds to hours […]
May 15, 2018
Last fall’s hurricanes wreaked havoc on communities across Florida, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Without power, nursing homes were unable to run air conditioning. […]
May 12, 2018
Choosing a generator in today’s fuel pricing uncertainty requires an unit that is long lasting, reliable and cost efficient . Diesel engines have a proven history of being […]
May 8, 2018
A transfer switch connects your backup generator to the circuits in your business that you need powered by the generator when you lose commercially-sourced electricity. The […]
May 1, 2018
The alternator within your diesel generator is responsible for converting the mechanical energy of the engine into electrical energy that is used to power your business. […]
April 30, 2018
Standby generators can provide electrical power during outages. With an automatic permanently-installed generator, the engine starts when it detects an outage. The transfer switch migrates part […]