DEUTZ have all your power needs covered with a wide range of products to suit any given situation. The key is choosing the right unit for your needs and ensuring it runs well and is regularly maintained.
First steps to saving money
Choose the correct generator for your needs by considering the following:
- Is it for domestic or industrial use?
- What are your load requirements?
- What is the purpose?
- What is the environment?
- What is the weather like at the location?
- How much power is required?
- Will there be system expansion requirements?
- Would I like diesel or hybrid?
- What is my budget?
Money and energy saving tips
Location is paramount. It is crucial that the manual instructions are followed when choosing the location of the unit. Things to consider are altitude, temperature and humidity.
There should be good ventilation around a well-built base, which should never be submerged in ware.
By placing the unit as close as practicable to the loads you can achieve a reduction in power loss by using the shortest possible connecting cables.
Efficiency is maintained when operating at the recommended load, which is about 70 per cent of the maximum recommended rating. You should also minimise low loading.
Using good quality fuel that has been recommended, will minimise costs. DEUTZ engines are renowned globally for fuel-efficiency.
Connect loads with a higher power factor.
When starting the unit, use recommended starting methods and start heavy loads in steps.
Maintenance is paramount. Correct maintenance will prolong your generator’s operating life and efficiency, hence reducing running costs.
When the unit needs servicing for maintenance or replacement parts, always work with DEUTZ-approved dealer and original DEUTZ parts to ensure warranty cover. Qualified generator technicians will extend your unit’s life.
Mistakes to avoid
Running and maintenance costs may increase if you:
- choose an unsuitable generator e.g. one that is too powerful for your needs
- run on low load, which increases cost/kwh
- have low power factor loads
- don’t follow recommended generator start/stop steps
- install Gensets too far from loads and connect with undersized cables.
Read more about DEUTZ Gensets here