To maximize the uptime of your standby generator you’ll need a plentiful fuel source, a great maintenance plan, and a reliable generator. Here’s what you need to know about combining these elements to ensure you’ll stay powered up without interruptions during a storm.
How Long Can a Standby Generator Run?
As long as your standby generator is well-maintained and has fuel, it can run as long as you need it to. If your standby generator is hooked to your natural gas line, it should keep running as long as the gas supply is uninterrupted. On the other hand, if your standby generator is hooked up to a propane tank, the length it can run depends on how large your propane tank is and how much propane you are using. If your tank is 500 gallons and you use 3 gallons an hour then your generator should run for about 5 to 7 days before it needs refueling.
How To Maximize the Uptime of a Natural Gas Standby Generator
With a natural gas standby generator, that’s plumbed straight into the natural gas line of your home, you won’t need to worry about running out of fuel. However, you do need to ensure your standby generator is properly maintained to maximize uptime. That means calling Empowered Global for regular maintenance checks so you can rely on your standby generator to run smoothly when you need it most.
How To Maximize the Uptime of a Propane Standby Generator
If you would like to maximize the uptime of your standby generator running off a propane tank, you’ll have two main considerations: maintenance and load. If you have a large electrical load pulling on your generator, you’ll burn off propane quickly. That means if you need your generator to stay powered on for a long period of time, you’ll want to lower the electrical load as much as possible. For example, you may consider using less air conditioning or running less appliances off your unit.
Which Standby Generator Should I Buy to Maximize Generator Runtime?
While regular maintenance and a plentiful fuel supply are both important to keep any standby generator up and running, it is equally important to buy a reliable generator that you can count on to run when you need it most. Empowered Global has a Hurricane Preparedness Procedure Plan to ensure our fleet is fully stocked with maintenance supplies and clients are taken care of at a time of need. Empowered Global is also a Kohler Titanium Dealer, specializing in installing and maintaining the most reliable standby generators on the market. Learn more about our generators and how to have one installed in your home or business here.