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The unforgettable March blackout of Boston’s Back Bay was the largest power outage in decades. ElecComm Power Services provided support and services to the area, solely organizing and executing every aspect of supplying temporary power to the district.

The task was large; diverse obstacles arose making the task of supplying temporary power to the neighborhood a challenge. As summer-like weather called for New England temperatures to be in the mid-80’s, EPS prepared for possible heat related failures as they continued the power relief effort. Just as predicted, a secondary transformer started heating up while taking on more and more of the district’s power demand off of EPS generators.

The transformer was found in a confined space discharging 11 million BTU worth of heat. The small room that housed the electrical device and the limited space of the city’s narrow street made standard cooling methods impossible to achieve. Instead, EPS devised a plan to cool the fins of the transformer by supplying 100 tons of A/C, creating 64,000 CFM of cold air across the fins to simulate winter-like conditions during the unseasonably warm weather.

Because of the prompt, safe, and efficient action of ElecComm Power Services, the transformer was cooled and remains in operation. EPS efficiently adapted to the difficult situation and properly managed obstacles caused by extreme heat, unpredictability of weather, unusual environment, and limited space. The cooling of the transformer will continue for the next few months.

To be updated on this story, or to read other stories on how EPS is supporting your community, please visit http://www.eleccommpowerservices.com.

Boston firefighters have been battling a smoky, electrical transformer fire in a utility building in Boston's Back Bay, that led to a huge power outage in the downtown area.

Emergency officials said Tuesday night there were no reports of injuries, but one person was taken to a hospital for minor respiratory problems. Fire officials said the smoke wasn't toxic, but people were advised to avoid it.

A local utility spokesman Mike Duran said a problem in one electrical substation spread to a second one. He said the power outage was affecting the Back Bay, Chinatown, the theater district, Kenmore Square and parts of the South End. He said once the damage is assessed the company will begin working to restore power with large generators.

Two hotels and nearby businesses were evacuated. Streets were closed in the area, and subway trains weren't stopping at stations there.

A local utility placed a call to ElecComm Power Services for emergency support.   ElecComm is currently loading in over 30 megawatts of emergency generated power into downtown Boston through miles of cable and many transformers. This is the largest emergency generator powered job in the city’s history . This event is so large a normally busy street that’s clogged with bumper-to-bumper morning traffic “Commonwealth  Avenue” is being used as an EPS equipment staging area. Stay tuned for updates.

ElecComm opens NEW office in Connecticut, located on 36 Michael Dr., Meriden, CT.

ElecComm Power Services delivers temporary and emergency power solutions 24/7. With our versatile fleet of 20-2000KW portable generators, transformers and distribution cables we can support any situation.

EPS has been providing these services for many years throughout New England and New York. With our new office at 36 Michael Drive in Meriden, Ct, we can now offer a quicker response to our customers that are in the NY, CT areas.

Please contact us at 877-658-1968 or visit us at www.eleccommps.com to learn more about how we can support your power needs.

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The first day of winter is in a couple days. With the winter come wind, freezing rain, and snow that brings with it…power outages. Power outages mean a need for generators for your business. But which generator should you rent to meeet the demands of your business?

Consider if your business needs an automatic generator or a manual generator, and how much wattage you need. A manual or portable generator is a temporary solution, providing up to 8000W per unit. These are hooked up to your business and they can be turned On or Off to you’re your businesses demands.

There are also automatic generators for rent. These are a more permanent and powerful solution, giving you somewhere 7KW to 20KW. Automatic generators are wired to your business and turn on automatically in the event of a power outage. This is the perfect solution for emergency power solutions for those operations that need electricity for critical support.
 
Investigating generator rentals, and putting an emergency power plan into place before it is needed can help your business succeed in the winter; contact ElecComm Power.

When the Martha’s Vineyard utility company experienced an underwater cable failure to the island they called on EPS.

Both the high summer power demand and President Obama’s upcoming visit to the Vineyard contributed to the decision to use temporary power on the island.

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EPS quickly dispatched 4 MW’s of power and 2 x High voltage transformers to the island. EPS’s engineers handled all logistics for the project including teaming up with a local barge company to get all equipment and personnel over to the island.

If the utility experiences another failure or the power demand becomes excessive the generators can be remotely put on line within minutes. Repairs are expected to take 1-2 months.

The Basic Question, Generator, What Is It?

A device that uses mechanical energy as a source to generate electrical energy is known as a generator. So when there isn’t a permanent arrangement of a source of electricity a rented generator from a Generator Rental can be of great help.

Can A Rented Generator Be Helpful?

A rented generator can prove to be very useful in various situations like lighting up a grand movie set in a far away location or arranging a party at a farmhouse in a town that has electricity for just two hours per day.

It can also help if you’re the wedding planner who needs to make a theme come alive in far away woods where there is no availability of electricity or if you’re a hospital, an ice cream parlor, an organization or an IT firm where an electrical downtime of some minutes of can lead to big losses. The above are just a few situations but believe me the main advantage of renting from a emergency Generator rental rather than buying one is its cost- effectiveness.

Deciding On The Right Size Of Generator?

Generators available are in the range of 125-150KW to the higher range of 2-4MW. Which to choose depends on items that will be used, that’s, which appliances will be put to use? Would only essential items like lights, fans, refrigerators, computer, TV be used or heavy items like Air Conditioners and Room heaters will also be used. The apt size for a generator is of great importance as a small generator may put extra load on the appliances which can ruin them. If you’ren’t able to really decide the size ask the rental agency and they’ll advise you on the correct size. The Procedure To Rent A Generator? A generator rental agency would be of help as they’ve now opened in abundance in the last couple of years in a large number of cities. Researching on rental stores in the city will not hurt either. When renting, choose a store preferably closer home.

Some Information That Might Help In Renting A Generator.

One more useful thing on the subject of this topic area. Ensure that the agency delivers the generator wherever required with an experienced electrician who can install and uninstall it when the job’s done. Since a generator functions on fuel keep it outdoors instead of keeping it indoors from safety point of view. Do keep in mind that if you have a populated neighborhood choose something that is make less noise.

Environment Friendly Generators Are Available In The Market

In the age of Go-Green, Go-Clean this question isn’t a surprise. Clean generators like Wind and Solar are making their way in the market and will rule the markets very soon. Always remember, a rented generator is better since Generator Rentals ensure that it’s well-maintained but if you happen to buy one the onus of maintenance is totally upon you.

Having electricity in a time of crisis can be a life saver. Generator rental when you know a storm is brewing could be the most important decision you ever make. Think about all the things you need a power source for, can you really survive without them?

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On March 28, 2011' Northern Alabama fell victim to a tornado and severe thunderstorms that left a trail of devastation and destruction. Several cities and towns were dismantled and had massive power outages. One of the world’s largest polymer processing facilities was left without power and were faced with serious revenue losses. When the decision was made to source emergency power, ElecComm Power Services (EPS) was contacted.

EPS’ first priority was to resume normal operation as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. EPS assessed the situation and quickly dispatched 10 Megawatts of power, 50,000 feet of cable and EPS’s team of engineers were on site within 8 hours.

EPS assumed all logistical responsibilities, coordinated transportation of all equipment, scheduled fueling, and provided around the clock man power. Ten MW’s of power were in place, tied in, fully fueled and online by 3pm the next day. The equipment powered the plant around the clock for the following 5 days until power was restored.

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EPS’ response helped minimize lost production and disruption. EPS has since been requested to visit and prepare a comprehensive emergency power contingency plan for the company’s other 2 processing plants in Mexico and Canada.

Once again EPS proves to be an industry leader in emergency power. Please feel free to contact us 24/7 1-866-352-0170 or visit us at http://www.eleccommpowerservices.com/.

Generators are widely used both in homes and industrial places. There are two basic types which are the portable and standby generators. There are affordable generators but the fact is, some people can’t afford generators and they find the maintenance of such equipment to be quite expensive. The only alternative available to them is generator rental.

You can find a lot of generator rentals online. The resources are unlimited and you can take advantage of it by conducting a thorough research. Generators for rent include the following: - portable generator rental - ozone generator rental - diesel generator rental - electric generator rental - emergency generator rental - industrial generator rental.

Generators are needed nowadays because power failures occur unexpectedly. If you don’t want to be caught by surprise, you should have a generator within easy reach. If you know the companies that offer generator rentals, it will be easier to simply contact them when the need arises.

For instance, you have a certain occasion coming up and you need electrical supply. You can rent a generator at a specific date and then pay for them in an hourly or daily basis. Construction sites usually make use of portable generators for lighting and running certain appliances like personal fridge, televisions, furnaces, and sump pumps.

Renting is a good option because you can have the generators as long as you stay on the construction site. After the work is through, you don’t have to worry about the maintenance of the generator. For home use, you can rent natural gas, diesel, or gasoline generators. Aside from that, you can also rent ozone generators, electrical generators, and industrial generators.

ElecComm Power Services offers rental services will make sure that they provide their clients with excellent service and with the appropriate generator. Since the output capacity of generators vary, it is very important to determine the electrical requirements.

As mentioned above, you need to determine the power requirement of your household or your establishment. If you don’t know how to do this, ask someone to determine the electrical requirements. Some companies who offer generator rental services also extend help when it comes to determining the electrical requirements with an added fee. They have experienced professionals who can be of great help to their clients.

Another good thing about these companies is that they have excellent customer service. Feel free to call them whenever you need to rent a generator. Power generator rentals is widespread especially in prosperous countries. Some households as well as other establishments like offices find a generator rental much more affordable. If you want to find out more about the generator rental rates, you simply have to log online. Make use of the internet’s power to gather more information about how and why rent a generator

You can also check if there are local companies that offer generator rentals. If you need a portable generator for your household, it will be easier to rent locally. You must remember that the rental rates vary depending on the generator’s output capacity. Some companies charge hourly rates while and if you need to rent the generator longer, they can compute the rates on a daily or weekly basis. Gather the information you need so that you can immediately rent a generator in case of a power failure. Get their contact numbers so that you can easily call them.

Today’s backup availability for infrastructure in the event of a failure is of utmost importance. Many times your work suffers because of failure of various machineries and accessories such as a generator or a chiller, a heater or the transformer and the dehumidifier or the light tower for your communication networks. Here, you just need to call and the necessary backup will give you immediate relief. Therefore, whether for an emergency on account of the failure of your air conditioner or the sudden requirement of an air conditioner for a special event venue that you are managing, air conditioner rentals can be arranged easily.

The air conditioner rental could be for a unit that could be needed at any value between 1 ton and 50 tons. The period for which such air conditioner rentals are required could be for a day or for the entire season or several seasons. Further, such backup rentals can be arranged independent of the time and day of the week. It’s possible that your requirement of the air conditioner rental includes a generator set to power the air conditioner.

This facility could also be extended by the supply of portable diesel generators rated to 2000 kW by way of a turnkey package. The range of air conditioners up to 10 ton is thermostatically controlled and of silent kind. So these are perfectly fit for entertainment industry. The 5 ton Voyager is easy to set up as well as robust.

It’s a simple process to go for a rental in respect of any electrical equipment for your business or construction site. Therefore, if your generator refuses to work or if you want the rental of generator for such time as your generator is on maintenance it’s now possible to do so. You may resort to a rental of generator when your requirement is of a temporary nature as in a construction site or a special event venue. You can rent a generator in a very wide range of from 25 kW to 2000 kW capacity. You maybe in the business of producing movies and you may require the generator for that purpose.

You may require a generator for tower power in case you are in the telecom line. Whatever be your line of work, you can hire a generator suited for the task.

Therefore, the generator for your movie production would be absolutely silent in operation while the tower power kind of generator would be an environmentally-friendly generator with a double wall fuel cell for extended runtime. You could order a rental load bank as well. The 1000 kW kind of load bank would not be affected by rain and is rated for outdoor. This load bank is recommended a cool down period though it’s not a compulsion. The 360 kW type of rental load bank is rated for indoors and has a 5 kW resolution. It can go through a standard doorway quite easily and does not require an external power.