Like a puppy, a generator isn't just for Christmas, it's for a lifetime. Or more accurately 25 years. When purchasing a generator, here are a few things to consider:

  1. Size - The size of a generator is determined by the amount of equipment you want to backup, whether its a hundred computers or a large data centre.
  2. Planning Permission - Council has different regulations in place, depending on the size of the unit. Planning permission can take 4-6 weeks and sometimes even longer.
  3. Runtimes - The fuel tank in your generator is dictated by the length of time you want to support your equipment for. Put simply the larger fuel tank you have on the generator the longer the runtime.
  4. Location - The key thing to consider is, how much space is available? Where can you fit the generator? Exhaust locations are really important to consider as well because we don't want them in the way of pathways or windows.

Unlike a puppy, you don't need to walk or feed your generator, but there are still a lot of things to consider. If you have any questions about this please contact us here. To view our selection of online generators click here.

UPS Systems have been supplying backup power solutions for over 25 years and can propose a solution regardless of the size of your requirement. If you have any questions or queries, please contact us. We can supply small UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) to support a home office, to a larger UPS to keep the central server running or a diesel generator to manufacturing equipment.  

UPS Systems plc supply a wide range of uninterruptible power supplies including those from Riello UPS and Eaton UPS as well as the UPS battery packs designed to go with them. UPS Systems plc also offers various diesel generators and industrial generators including 60kva generator, 80kva generator and 100kva generator from a wide range of manufacturers including AKSA generator, SDMO generator and Pramac generator.