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During emergency electric power outages, planned project shut downs, and to meet a short lived rise in energy demands business owners often need to consider renting emergency power generators.

ElecComm Power supplies back-up emergency generators in an around New England and New York. In addition to leasing electrical generator equipment, we also lease other electrical equipment such as load banks, fuel tanks, transformers and power cable and distribution panels and accessories.

Load Banks
Load Banks are used for a variety of applications which include testing power sources such as generators and uninterruptible power supplies, reducing “wet stacking” problems, factory testing of engine generator sets, ground power testing, battery testing, and more.

Fuel Tanks
If you need generators for more than two days, you may want to rent additional diesel powered fuel tanks to power them. ElecComm Power Services has single-walled or double-walled skidded tanks. They are available in the following sizes: 500-1000 gallons.

Power Cables and Distribution Panels
Renting electricity accessories with the equipment you need ends up costing your business less money. We rent power cables and many other distribution panels in order to complement our top-notch rental equipment.

Organizations lease emergency generators for a number of reasons, with fixing emergency energy blackouts, supplying electric power throughout a planned project which will compromise commercial power, and meeting a temporary surge in energy demand being the most typical. Just about all firms of support generation devices supply them over a single or a group basis, using the latter increasingly being usual for local power failures as well as blackouts in large facilities. As well as leasing electrical generator equipment, providers of emergency power generator rentals rent other electric powered equipment as well, such as Load Banks, electrical distribution units, fuel tanks, and various power accessories.

1. Load Bank Equipment. Load Banks are usually employed to test power sources to ensure their best function under the true to life conditions that Load Banks simulate by creating a power load and applying it to a power source.

Load Banks are available in four kinds: electronic, whose power may be designed toward precise circuits, and are appropriate for testing circuit breakers, fuse boxes, and automated transfer switches; resistive, which get rid off equivalent numbers of energy from an operating system, and so are well suited for testing power generators; capacitive, which create an increased power factor, and are perfect for testing systems that experience horizontal loads; and inductive, which simulate the vitality utilized by numerous building elements at the same time, and so are well suited for testing voltage regulators and generators. Load Banks for Switch Gear Maintenance A Load Bank may also be used to aid conserve switch gear, giving a current for the gear that mimics a commercial supply line current that signifies an upcoming outage. An electronic Load Bank or even a resistive Load Bank might be employed for this test.

2. Electrical Distribution Units. Distribution units work as electrical power distribution hubs within an electrical system. Familiar instances of rented distribution equipment are: transformers that feature rugged, all weather construction and are available in low voltage and high voltage design; transportable, all weather electrical panels which facilitate loads as low as 100 amps and loads of up to 2,000 amps; and condensed switchboards that facilitate loads of up to 3,000 amps.

3. Fuel Tanks. If you need power generators for over 48 hours, you may want to lease additional Diesel engine fuel tanks to power them. The tanks are available in one wall and double design, using the last option being optimum for development sites. A few power solutions providers offer contract choices to refuel rental tanks normally as necessary.

4. Power Accessories. When ever choosing major electric power equipment, it is also common to lease the accessories that facilitate its use, such as cable ramps, load share panels, cable bins, cable T's and quad box strings. Despite the fact that electricity add-ons are easy to find, leasing them along with the equipment that you need them for eventually ends up saving money.

Business owners rent emergency power generators for emergency electric power outages, to supply power within a planned project which would normally compromise commercial power, and most frequently, to meet a short lived rise in energy demand. ElecComm Power is a supplier of back-up generators. In addition to leasing electrical generator equipment, we lease other electrical equipment as well, such as load banks, fuel tanks, transformers and other power cable and distribution panels and accessories.

Load Banks are normally utilized to test power sources to make sure their appropriate function under the true to life conditions that load banks duplicate through making a power load and employing it to a power source. There are a number types of load banks. Electronic load banks, whose power may be developed for exact circuits, so they are ideal for checking circuit breakers, fuse boxes, and robotic transfer switches; resistive, which take out equal amounts of energy from an operating-system, and used for testing power generators; capacitive, which create an increased power factor, and are perfect for testing systems that have horizontal loads; and inductive, which simulate the vitality used by numerous building elements at the same time, and so are perfect for testing voltage regulators and generators.

If you need generators for more than two days, you may want to rent additional diesel powered fuel tanks to power them. ElecComm Power Services provides safe and efficient fuel tanks. We offer single-walled or double-walled skidded tanks. They are available in the following sizes: 500-1000 gallons.

While renting major electric power equipment, it is also common to lease the accessories that are used with them, such as cable ramps, load share panels, cable bins, and cable T's. Although electricity accessories are easy to come by, renting them with the equipment you need ends up costing your business less money.

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.

ElecComm Power Services not only rents generators to their commercial customers but we also offer a wide variety of other products and services as well; such as fuel tanks. If your commercial business is in need of an emergency fuel supply our quick responsive team can help you get the fuel tank you need. When dealing with ElecComm and our rentals you get the added benefits of:

• Time saving solutions. Our services enable you to focus on your core business while we supply the power.
• Our international network will help you optimizing the use of the containers matching your business activity areas.
• We support the Boston MA, Hartford CT, Providence RI, Portland ME, New York NY, NH and New England service area.
• You benefit from our adapted rental solutions with no minimum period, for spot, medium or long term projects.
• If your demand changes, you can easily opt for a more specific and appropriate equipment.
• Prior to renting, a survey report will guarantee that the containers have been tested, quality checked and are in sound condition.
• We always comply with safety rules and international standards.
• With a simple call a dedicated team will take care of your requirements.
• We will define together which rental solution is right for you.
• You do not have to purchase, so no capital investment applies.

ElecComm Power Services provides safe and efficient fuel tanks. We have competitive rental programs to meet your specific needs. We offer single-walled or double-walled skidded tanks. They are available in the following sizes: 500-1000 gallons. ElecComm Power Services provides power generation and temperature control equipment and services for all your operating needs in all of New England and New York.We are ready to respond 24/7 and have a 1 hour response time in the New England area. Whether it is an emergency or planned shut-down, ElecComm Power Services gives personalized service to all of its customers and has a power solution for every situation. Contact us today for more information and allow us to power your business.