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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.

When problems arise with electricity, it is hard to decide if you should rent a generator or buy one. Obviously, you need to consider the economics of your business in addition to the availability of one in the market.

The first consideration of course, is understanding how much back up power you need on a sustained basis. Once you understand this, you can consider your options for generator rental versus purchasing one. Evaluation of your budget is imperative once you determine that there are generators available with your power output needs. In the scenario that your generator requirements are seasonal it generally makes more sense to rent a generator.

It is possible to rent generators with a power output of 20kW to 2MW. There are super silent generators available for movie production as well as specialized generators for powering your tower in the case of the telecom business.

Does it need mention that all modern buildings nowadays function with the help of a web of electrical gadgets? It is immaterial whether you belong to the developed or developing side of the world; one and all face power interruptions more or less. And as the countries world over face steady electricity crunch, more and more people are opting for generator for rent.

The credit of this trend by all means goes to the need for a cheaper power solution to your short-term electricity needs. For example, isn't paying rental of a generator much more affordable than buying a new generator, when the event you need it for spans for just one whole day or a few hours only, may be? Likewise, there are many other situations when renting a generator is much wiser than buying a new one.

As technology progresses by leaps and bounds, you can expect your office/factory warehouse, etc. to get even more loaded with electrical gadgets in the coming future. So, you cannot accurately predict the size of your demand out of a power generator, can you? Purchasing a generator, which is invariably expensive, is an expensive proposition, especially for a business, which can invest the same amount elsewhere and make more money out of it.

Renting out portable generators, which range in size from 25 kW to 2,000 kW makes sense in areas where there is no continuous electricity connection. Rural areas and calamity-stricken areas are a couple of such examples where you cannot rely on the local supply of power. Here, going for a portable generator can only save you from the inconveniences in conducting day-to-day activities requiring electrical gadgets. Likewise, generator rentals do not burn holes in the pockets of people involved in event management, construction site management, warehouses, etc.Since they often need one with varying capacities to suit the task at hand.

The ease with which you can order a generator for rent is exemplary. You can walk into a store, check out your options and rent out the one that suits your immediate needs the best; or you can just call an advertised number of the vendor supplying rental generators and place your order; or even easier, you can go online and through the e-store decide, pick and place an order in a blink of an eye.

Renting a commercial generator is easy enough with ElecComm Power Services but what kinds of supplies will you need? Several things will come in handy when you have one in your possession.

1.Fuel

Fuel is by far the most important factor in generator rentals. You have to know what kind of fuel the machine takes. Is it gas, propane or diesel? You will need a safe, approved, portable container to store the fuel. Plastic gas containers should have a fire safety shield which prevents explosions by ignited fumes that enter the can. Furthermore, a good can will have a spill proof nozzle, special seals that reduce evaporation and vapor, child-proof design and no secondary vent holes. Newer cans usually have all of these improvements and more. Container size also matters. If the generator is going to be run continuously, a larger gallon can should be purchased. Keep in mind; however, that unused gas will go bad and degrade over time. Only purchase the amount of fuel you think you will need. If it is for a extended period of time we do offer our fuel tanks to provide the necessary amount you would need.

2.Extension cords

Generators should never be plugged directly into a wall socket. Extension cords must always be used to connect the generator to appliances. The cords should be heavy duty, three pronged and designed to be used outdoors. Length is also extremely important. The cords have to be long enough to reach from the outside to the inner parts of the house. Cords need to be free of damage, too. Cuts, slits or exposed wires pose shock or electrocution risks. Check out of power cords for more information.

3.Shelter

If it is raining or wet, the generator will need protection. An enclosure can be elaborate or a simple canopy. In addition, the generator can be placed on 2x4 planks which will keep it off the wet ground.

4.Automatic transfer switch

While many would argue that an automatic transfer switch is not essential, it is definitely a great device to have when using a generator because it transfers the electrical power of the commercial building to the generator automatically during a power outage.

These are just four simple supplies you should keep in mind when renting a generator. While we offer some of these extra supplies its good to keep in mind safety as well when renting. Be sure to contact us today should you have any questions about renting some of our fine products or renting commercial services in general.

We rent emergency generators for numerous reasons, with resolving emergency power outages, supplying power during a planned project that will compromise commercial power, and meeting a temporary rise in energy demand being the most common. ElecComm Power Services supply them on a singular or a group basis, with the latter being common for regional power outages and outages in large facilities. In addition to renting generator equipment, we rent other electrical equipment as well, such as load banks, electrical distribution units, fuel tanks, and various power accessories.

Load banks are typically used to test power sources to ensure their proper function under the real life conditions that load banks simulate by creating a power load and applying it to a power source.

Distribution units serve as power distribution hubs within an electrical network. Common examples of rented distribution equipment are: transformers that feature rugged, all weather construction and are available in low voltage and high voltage design; portable, all weather electrical panels that facilitate loads as low as 100 amps and loads as high as 2,000 amps; and condensed switchboards that facilitate loads as high as 3,000 amps.

If you need generators for longer than 48 hours, you may need to rent additional fuel tanks to power them. The tanks come in 500 gallon and 1000 gallon, with the latter being optimal for construction sites.

When renting major power equipment it is best to rent the accessories you would need for the specific product. Such as power cables with a distribution panel or even a fuel tank if you're going to be using a generator for long periods of time. We have many other products available for rental to our commercial clients. Feel free to browse our selection and let us be you one-stop solution for all your power needs.

The demand for commercial generator rentals from commercial business owners has more than doubled in the the past few years. Power interruptions that have become very common it‘s the reason for the high demand with regard to machines. This is backed through the proven fact that almost everything right now operates on electricity there are lots of electric devices that are going close to in line with the constant progress from the technical globe. When confronted with the requirement for electrical power, it is not usually feasible to buy a generator. Thus, concept of renting out the same grew to become feasible.

Whilst renting an electrical generator is more convenient than buying one, it’s still necessary that one has adequate understanding on the type or even class or type of generator that company wants to rent. This is helpful, in terms of understanding how to keep it and what kind of fuel it needs, for it to operate efficiently. The size range we rent is 20kw-2000kw. While we offer many products that should just give you an idea of how much we have to offer.

In connection with this, it must end up being pointed out that the actual newer models or even more portable models are simple to manage and easy to run. Moreover, these types of designs include lesser exhaust as well as higher functionality. Additionally, increasingly more products are made environmentally friendly.

It is evident that leasing energy generator is more convenient compared to bought ones. To begin with, the expense are greatly reduced, since it is only going to pertain to a specific time period once the need for power occurs. Secondly, they are portable, and may be transported even just in the most remote rural areas. There can also be the additional benefit of much less maintenance price since it is going to be returned when use is no longer required. So if your commercial business is in need of a portable generator feel free to contact us today and we'll be happy to answer and questions you may have and help you on your way to powering your business.

Are you looking for a way to ensure that your electricity and water will always be available even at rough times such as thunderstorms or hurricanes? Generators offer just that and more to your business. Installing a generator gives you a sense of security for your commercial building.

With a generator, you will never have to freeze again. Heating systems fail very frequently and can leave you shivering for days in hopes of it being fixed as soon as possible. Those whose business rely on having people come into their building cant suffer greatly should the heat go out and these customers have to sit in a cold environment.

With a generator you are also sure to never experience a light failure regardless of the weather or situation that is occurring. You may notice that other building's lights have stopped working because of a terrible storm that has knocked out the entire streets electricity. Due to the fact that you have a generator life is going on the same as it ever has without any hassle of inconvenient extension cords.

With all the possible factors that can leave you without electricity, getting a generator installed can be just the thing to make you feel secure in any type of weather that may be coming your way. Contact us today to find out how you can get your very own generator. If you are reluctant on buying one we also rent out generators as well! And with the cold winter already hitting us hard it’s a good idea to start thinking about a generator for your commercial building!

Hurricanes and other natural disasters such as floods, ice storms, and heat waves strike more often now a days. They come and wreak havoc on the lives and businesses of entire communities and leave in their wake destruction. Those of us who live in areas prone to hurricanes, flooding, and ice storms, know all too well that the initial disaster is only the beginning of the trouble. After evacuating in order to avoid personal harm we often come back to find broken windows, fallen trees, and more often than not downed power lines. In order to get life back on track it is necessary to have power and that is why many people decide to own or rent a portable generator. These simple machines can be a lifesaver when it comes to getting back to life and business. However, like all things they are not all created equally and as such there are a few important things to look for when purchasing or renting.

First of all one must decide how much power they realistically need to get things back up and running. To gauge this you will need to determine what types of appliances you need to run and how much energy they need. You will need to find out what sort of wattage the heater needs, or if it is hurricane season the air conditioner, also the refrigerator, water heater, and any other appliances in the house. When you add up all the wattage needed for these appliances it will often be much higher than what you realistically need.

Many appliances require a large amount of energy to start but not to run continuously. Others use the same amount whenever they are on. If you stagger your usage and don’t turn everything on at once you can often operate on a much smaller unit. Another important part of this is the willingness to compromise on unnecessary appliances. For instance leaving off the TV and the lights saves enough power to run a refrigerator and a furnace. On the other hand if it is necessary to have all of the appliances in the house all on at the same time and don’t want the hassle of picking the most important you will want to buy a larger generator. The tradeoff will be that the larger the unit the more gasoline it will consume.

Fuel efficiency is something to consider when choosing a generator because the availability of more fuel is not always guaranteed during a disaster. Smaller inverter types are more efficient than the larger higher wattage units. These inverters are best for delicate electronics like computers because they control the output in order to keep a steady stream with little or no spiking.

The last thing to consider is the amount of noise the generator puts out. Although not strictly a functional issue there is a quality of life issue to this matter. If you have a home fairly far from neighbors then noise is less of an issue but if you live in the city there are other people to consider as well as your own comfort. Gas engines can be loud and as such a smaller quieter model is preferable even if it comes at the expense of some power output.

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