Most equipment will eventually require replacing after a couple of years, but there is no need to replace equipment than necessary. Hence, it’s imperative to run your generator(s) efficiently to extend its life and ensure proper operation when it’s needed. Improperly running a generator is not like running a car...

A robust system of preventive maintenance is essential to a standby generator’s reliability. An integral part of good maintenance practices is generator load bank checking. Performing annual load bank tests helps extend the engine life of the generator and ensure reliable operation during a power failure of the utility. While...

New changes were added towards the end of last year aimed at addressing the use of meter-mounted transfer switches in optional standby systems. If they meet the requirements for automatic transfer switches, these switches must be manual transfer switches. UL1008M is the listing format for manual or automatic transfer switches....