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ElecComm Power Services rents generator sets to a wide array of businesses from gas stations and supermarkets, to office buildings, production facilities, and hospitals, all across New England. Even local Utility companies sub-contract generator set rentals when their own fleets are not large enough to supply the quantity of units needed during major natural disasters.

Flooding, tornados, and ice storms across New England have all seen ElecComm generator sets, producing anywhere from 15 or 20 kW, to 1,500 and 2,000 kW. Rental generators help numerous companies and many industries restore power and continue business as usual.

Emergency rental generators supply power under difficult conditions for any length of time, hours, days, or weeks, and they are very reliable.

When you need temporary electric heaters to keep your operation safe and productive this winter, ElecComm Power Services delivers.

ElecComm Power Services offers flame-free, emissions-free and moisture-free electric heaters that ensure maximum productivity and comfort-no matter the application. From comfort heating to emergency backup, we make sure your people and equipment are protected, so you can get back to the business at hand.

And because ElecComm Power Services is the industry leader in temporary utilities, you can be sure that although the seasons may change, the profitability of your operations doesn't have to.

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Located in Massachusetts and 24/7/365 service to all of New England, the solution to your temporary heating needs is never far away.

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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Planning for unexpected outages during winter is a necessary part of doing business in today’s marketplace. Heater equipment breakdowns and power failures – which usually stem from severe weather ice storms, extensive snowfall and heavy winds, accidents and animals entangled in electric wires – can occur without warning and take hours, days or even weeks to repair. In the mean time, you, your employees and vulnerable products and machinery will be subject to winter’s bitter temperatures and a crippling work stoppage caused by heat or power outages.

Before disaster strikes, it’s critical for your organization to develop a recovery plan that includes fast access to a temporary heat source via commercial heaters. And, it’s equally important to make sure you choose a heater supplier and installer with experience in estimating size and BTUs, providing a fuel source, selecting the proper installation location and more.

Review your options with commercial heater suppliers in advance to avoid unnecessary frustration during heater downtime. Make sure each potential supplier is willing to do a site walk, which means sending a company representative out to your facility for an on-site needs analysis. Same- day service is a plus. You should not accept a quote without a site walk.

In addition, you’ll want to eliminate companies whose inexperience may lead to these major setbacks:

• Heaters that are too small for your needs. An unqualified installer of temporary commercial heaters may underestimate the size and BTUs needed. If this measurement is wrong from the start, the heater they deliver will have little effect.
• Inability to access proper fuel sources. Some communities will only allow propane- or diesel-fired units, while others only indirect fired or electric. If electric is the only option, the heater supplier must evaluate the power sources you have on site. Even if you have the required voltage, you may not be able to spare the amps that run your production facility. Without a plan, the heater they deliver will be useless.
• Installing the heater in the wrong location. Because inside and outside installations differ, it’s important to determine where the heater will be placed prior to implementation.
• Wrong set-up for outside installation. If the temporary heater will be outside, it’s necessary to create the right kind of ductwork for supply and return. If your heater is too far away from the needed area, the static pressure on the fan may not allow for proper air flow, which can cause the heater to “trip out” or overheat.
• Failure to respond. Companies that do not return calls promptly or make your request for a site walk a priority may mean trouble later only – particularly in an emergency.

Power failures and equipment breakdowns are often unpredictable, but you can predict how well you respond to them by thinking ahead about fast, emergency access to a temporary source of heat. Partnering with an experienced installer of temporary heaters  can help you avoid a costly and potentially damaging work stoppage if the heat goes out in freezing winter weather.

For more information, or to speak with a commercial heater expert, please call ElecComm Power Services at 1-866-352-0170 or visit our website at www.eleccommpowerservices.com.