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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.

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.

Believe it or not, this upcoming winter is expected to have higher than normal snow fall. Is your business prepared for unexpected power outages? Business owners rent emergency generators for emergency power outages.

ElecComm Power is a supplier of back-up generators. In addition to leasing emergency power equipment, we also lease load banks, fuel tanks, transformers and other power cable and distribution panels and accessories.

In the scenarios where emergency power supply system (EPSS) rentals are useful; when commercial electricity is unavailable, when commercial electricity is difficult to supply, and when an emergency generator is offline; ElecCom Power can supply your business with EPSS rentals.

Winter is fast approaching. If you can remember last winter, you know that power failures are a common problem in the Northeast. Your business can be dramatically affected by the weather. But you do not need to buy a generator for your business, you can rent one.

When the power is lost commerce is disrupted. Rental portable generators can cover your businesses temporary emergency power needs, there is a complete line of rental-ready and environmentally-friendly generators. The generators range in size from 20kW to 2MW. Our generators are equipped for immediate dispatch to emergency outages.

Be pre-emptive and keep your business up and running during the bad weather. Contact ElecComm Power for an emergency generator before the loss of power.

For emergency power disruptions or scheduled outages, your business needs a power generator rental company with full-service shops and highly trained professionals. In addition, you may need additional resources and support. At ElecComm Power, we can help you with:

• Generator Rental
• Load Bank Rental
• Fuel Tank Rental
• Power Cable & Distribution Panel Rental
• Transformer Rental
• Chiller Rental
• Heater Rental
• Air Conditioner Rental
• Emergency Contingency Plans

The demand for rental power generators has increased significantly in the recent years. Power interruptions have become a common occurrence. This is compounded by the amount of products that run and rely heavily on electricity. Considering the need for constant power, purchasing generators is a costly proposition, generator rental is an attractive option.

In fact, generator rental has become very popular. You can walk in and look at them, or renting requires a very simple act of picking up the phone, dialing the number and placing an order. There is also online renting, where you can view the product offerings and order. The equipment is then delivered to the renter.

Notwithstanding the fact that renting generators is easier than buying them, it is very important for us to have sufficient information on what type of generator should be rented. This is because we need to have a general idea of what it takes to run them, what kind of fuel they need to run, and how to operate them.

Every year the newer models of generators are more portable and easier to manage. Moreover, they offer greater functionality and a significantly reduced gas emission.

In looking at rental generators, in addition to product knowledge, consider dependability, good customer service and trustworthiness in choosing a company from which to rent.  A reliable support system is imperative.

A generator rental is more convenient than buying one. The cost is reduced because there is a fixed term for the use.

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ElecComm Power Systems rents trailer-mounted generators for planned power outages or emergency situations from 20kW to 2MW. Rent by the day, week, or month. Our generator sets fit just about any application.
 
For ease and mobility our rental generators are skid-mounted on fuel tank bases or trailer/van mounted depending on the size.

Turn Key Rental Generator Services are Available 24/7:

• Installation & Removal of Rental Equipment
• Refueling
• Maintenance
• All Equipment EPA/CARB Certified
• Sound mitigated on All Equipment
• Engineering & Emergency Planning Assistance

• Portable Power Generators
• Transformers
• Automatic Transfer Switches
• Power Cable
• Load Banks
• Temporary Power
• Cable & Boxes

An emergency power system is a power generation system that is independent of traditional power supplies. An emergency power system supplies power during a power failure when that failure would present a life safety hazard to people or to property.

A standby power system is an independent power system that allows a facility to continue to operate during a power failure.

ElecComm Power supplies generators for both emergency and standby power systems for uninterrupted power.

For Businesses who require emergency power systems, a hospital, data center, or 911 call center, you need emergency generators that are proven dependable in the most severe power outages.

Standby power is essential to most businesses. When your business loses power for even a few hours, that can mean thousands of dollars in lost revenue. Commerce systems go down, food spoils and customers are turned away, you need portable generators.

Contact ElecComm Power for your rental generators.

Generators for rental power applications are now available in sizes from 20kW to 2MW. These generators have many benefits that include:

• Easy to operate. Allowing quick voltage changes for maximum flexibility and minimal setup.
• Engines, generators and monitoring control systems are all preintegrated.
• Built and designed for relocation and regular constant use.
• Reliable operation in all climates, up to 105F.
• Environmentally conscious.