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Top 5 Reasons to Invest in a Diesel Commercial Generator
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in a Diesel Commercial Generator
Is it time to purchase a generator for your business? Commercial power systems are a great investment that will pay off well in the years to come. They ensure that your facility always has access to a reliable source of power, even when the main electrical grid fails in your area. You won’t have to worry about your operations being interrupted for hours, or even days, while the local utility technicians work to restore power. You will have your own industrial genset on-site and ready to use when you need it most, providing you with great peace of mind.
As you research your options for a generator, you will find that there are many makes and models that are available on the market today. Generators also come in varying power capacities and have different optional...
Portable and Standby Generators
Portable vs. Standby Power Systems
Are you considering purchasing a generator power system for your business? There are many types of generators available on the market today, but it can be challenging to know which one is right for your needs. Valley Power Systems of California is here to help you make the best decision.
As you navigate your generator options, you will notice that there are quality portable and standby models for you to choose from. Both of these systems are capable of supplying the necessary power when you need it most, but they do have distinct differences that might make one a better fit for your power requirements than the other. With this guide, you can feel confident that you have the knowledge that you need to make an informed purchase for your business.
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Equipment Purchases: Should Employees Help?
Should Employees Give Input on Equipment Purchases?
We always advise any business owners or operations managers to get an opinion from a trusted dealer before deciding to buy a diesel truck, a generator, or some other piece of heavy equipment for their business. The power and transportation are important to your bottom line, and you want a team with experience and perspective on your side. But what about getting input from the other direction? Should you ask for opinions from managers, mechanics, or even drivers and frontline employees when making equipment purchases? This is a question we get
asked from time to time, particularly as our customers start thinking about the issues and challenges of buying things like big engines and expensive boats for their companies.
You can probably make an argument either way. In our experience, having some input from employees can be valuable. But at the same...
Power Equipment; How Important Are Brands?
How Important Are Power Equipment Brands When Choosing Engines and Power Solutions?
When you’re about to make a big capital investment – like the purchase of a diesel engine or generator, for example – every detail matters. But then again, so does every penny. Maybe that’s why we hear questions about the importance of choosing the right brand so often. Sometimes, customers come to us with specific brands and models in mind. On
other occasions they simply want the lowest cost, or the power equipment that can deliver them the highest price-to-performance ratio on paper.
In other words, some business owners and executives are brand loyal while others are cost concerned. In fact, they might even think that bigger brands are less attractive because they entail higher costs.
Which side is correct? How much attention should you pay to branding, if any at all? Are...