Worried Your Industrial Generator Isn’t Doing Its Job? Follow this Checklist.

The most common (and low-maintenance) reason why your industrial generator isn’t doing its job is that it may be low on fuel. Before considering serious malfunctions or issues, check your generator’s fuel gauge to make sure it’s not in need of more.

Though unlikely for new generators, it’s completely possible that your generator’s battery may be low or dead. However, if your factory’s generator has been there for over five years, it’s well within the window of time that its battery may run out.

In order to produce electricity, your generator must create a high amount of heat. Sometimes, this degree of heat can cause damage to the hose that transports coolant. When that hose is damaged, coolant leaks can happen. Check your generator’s coolant levels to identify whether this could be the underlying problem.

Industrial generators are generally quite difficult to damage. As a result, visible exterior damage on your generator could be an indicator of significant interior damage. If you notice any dents, dings or large scratches on your generator, it could be a major sign of more serious damage below the surface.

Make sure that your generator hasn’t accidentally been switched off or reset, and that no emergency stops have been activated. It’s not uncommon for a rogue switch to be the cause of your generator issue – and it’s by far the fastest issue to fix!

Always make sure that your industrial generator is well outside the range of any clutter. Stray objects can not only cause damage to your generator by dinging or denting it, but they can also contribute to its heat levels rising. If you notice any clutter surrounding your industrial generator, it could very well be the underlying cause of another item on this checklist.