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ACF Standby Systems’ Generac Bi-Fuel Solutions

Let’s face it, there are several good reasons to equip your business with a bi-fuel generator solution for emergency backup power. Bi-fuel generators capitalize on reliability. They share the benefits of both diesel and natural gas fuel while minimizing each of their drawbacks. It is true that the initial bi-fuel generator investment is typically 15%…

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ACF Standby Systems Can Now Offer New, Improved Gaseous-Fueled Generators

New, Improved SG130 and SG150 Gaseous-Fueled Generators Feature Generac 9.0L Industrial Engines ACF Standby Systems is proud to announce Generac’s new SG130 and SG150 gaseous-fueled generator sets featuring their innovative 9.0L V8 turbocharged, after-cooled industrial engine. They provide optimized power output, engine/alternator operation at 1800 rpm, and reduced sound emissions. Available as single-set or in MPS…

Prepare Your Generator for Hurricane Season

Prepare Your Generator for Hurricane Season Every year around this time we like to send out a little reminder about maintaining your generator for the season. We are a currently one month into the official hurricane season. The season starts the beginning of June ends in November. It is not only advisable but necessary to…

Load-bank Testing Importance

Load-bank testing provides assurance to facility managers that their generators will perform as expected at 100% of their nameplate rating. Without regular load-bank testing, the manager radically increases the chance of failure during an emergency. To avoid risks and feel confident your gen-set will operate as expected during an emergency outage, load-bank testing should be…

Growing Importance of Standby Generators

As we grow more dependent on technology the negative  impact of a power outage is critically increased.  We have become a power dependent society in all facets of our lives; whether it be at home, health care services, industry, or any type of business relying on power to function. Standby generator systems have the ability…

Generac Announces the closing of the purchase agreement with Baldor Electric Company

On November 1st Generac Announced the closing of the purchase agreement with Baldor Electric Company (wholly-owned subsidiary of ABB Group).  Generac acquired substantively all of the assets of Baldor’s generator products division.  Generac Power Systems deal gives customers access to the broadest line of backup power in the industry, including  single engine gensets up to…

Active Hurricane Season?

by Bill Hogan NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued a pre-season Atlantic Hurricane forecast that calls for 13 to 20 named storms.  This prediction includes 7 to 11 hurricanes with 3 to 6 being major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) with winds above 111 mph.  This prediction is well above seasonal averages.  Should this predication…

Hurricane Season is Fast Approaching

As you know hurricane season is soon approaching. The possibility of a power outage is looming as the season approaches. Make sure your generator is in good running condition for when you need it most! Every hurricane season proves beyond a doubt that emergency power generators can and do saves lives during a large power…