Generator Maintenance

Our company is regarded as the most outstanding service provider of genset maintenance in India. All the diesel generators are maintained by our experts. Our customers can avail our generator maintenance services at any point of time. The diesel generator maintenance is provided at times of sudden breakdown of the supply of power. This service has enabled us to get name and fame as we provide this service better then all and in less time. The fuel is also used is less quantity after the maintenance service. To sum up, we remove the worry out of owning a generator.

Diesel generator sets – used for either prime or backup (emergency) power – must be regularly maintained to ensure they provide quality power throughout their service life. Larger companies who own many generators, or those who rely on gensets extensively for prime power, may require an in-house engineer to maintain their gensets. Smaller companies, or users who own a generator to provide backup power in the event of an outage, may establish maintenance contracts with generator dealers and/or electrical contractors to maintain their gensets. In either instance, the life-cycle of power generators is well established and documented making routine maintenance fairly straight-forward. Best generator maintenance practice is following the maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer of the generator.

The long outstanding use of generators over time has provided the necessary knowledge to predict when certain components will fail or be in need of service. A fairly reliable maintenance schedule can usually be acquired from the manufacturer and can be employed by a local generator dealer or other electrical contractors/engineers with experience in power generation. Adhering to this schedule will ensure maximum service time for the generator and proper operation when it is called upon to provide power. Large generator manufacturers have established maintenance plans and will not only service their own generators, but many of the other industries major brand names as well. Below are links to Caterpillar and Cummins generator maintenance programs that most any generator owner can subscribe too

The main responsibilities of the maintenance contractors would be to inspect systems, study the technical data provided by the manufacturers, maintain records and take precautionary measures for safety as suggested by the manufacturers.

Some of the steps taken to ensure smooth generator operation while carrying out scheduled Maintenance include:

• Timely removal of worn out parts or upgrading the components
• Checking fluid levels
• Battery inspection and cleaning of connections
• Load bank testing
• Verifying control panel readings and indicators
• Changing fuel and air filters.

Small investments made in replacing components and maintaining Generators on a regular basis can save expensive and unnecessary upgrades or even replacement of the entire genset in the future.

When performing routine Maintenance, each action taken should be logged, and the readings and various parameters are recorded along with the date of inspection and hour meter reading of the generator. These set of readings are compared with the next set of data collected. Any absurd variation of readings indicates faulty performance of the unit.

Load testing of automatic transfer switches in regular intervals keeps track of the component’s electrical and mechanical integrity in the actual mechanical transfer operation. Other factors to be checked periodically are starting and timing relays, start signal continuity, and utility phase sensing.

Preventative Maintenance thus ensures that you get uninterrupted power supply for all your needs. You are assured of service on priority basis in case of dire emergency and discounted service rate for additional support or work. Once a business enters into such contracts, the facility can relax on this aspect as the Maintenance provider keeps track of when the next servicing is due and makes the visits in regular intervals. They ensure that the products purchased through them receive consistent and reliable service.

Maintenance on a Diesel Generator set is about the same as owning a Diesel powered car. Routine Maintenance like oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter. For cold and tropical climates it is advise to have a water-fuel separation filter system installed. The worse enemy of a Diesel Generator set is moisture because the water properties create advance ignition and accelerated detonation.

Maintenance on a Diesel Generator set requires you start up and exercise your Generator set.. Setting up a regular program for starting up your Diesel Generator set is the prefer way. How much, depends, the bigger the Diesel Generator set the bigger the engine and expense for operation and consumables. Most manufactures recommend exercising the genset for about a half-hour of run time, once a week. You will want it to run long enough to heat up all the components.

The engine oil will need to be change every 100 to 250 hours depending on the dust conditions. Changing the oil filter every time you change the oil is another good practice for the Maintenance on a Diesel Generator set. Air filters need to changed and diesels Generator set need a lot of clean air to operate properly. You should check the air filter every 100 hours and every 50 hours in dusty environments. Setting up a regular scheduled Maintenance service is the key to long-life and performance for your genset.

The Generator end of a Diesel Generator set requires no service unless you live in a dusty environment. The Maintenance on a Diesel Generator set in a dusty environment is to use a high pressure air hose and occasionally blow out the dust from the Generator system. Dirt and dust particles can cause shorts in the internal wiring coating. High heat and dust are enemy of power Generator.

In the aftermath of the recent storms along the southern coast line of the US that as many as one-third of the backup generators didn't start. Most of this was from the lack of little or no Maintenance performed since the unit was installed. Many owners thing the cost of regular Maintenance is to high. My question is what the cost of installing a genset that doesn't work when needed?

Regular preventive maintenance is the key to ensuring the reliability of your generator. Behind every reliable power generating system is a quality preventive maintenance program in action.
Reddy Generators offers a choice of Annual Maintenance Contracts with definite response time and service quality. Our service team has the knowledge, experience and competence to service virtually any make and model of generator.

Our Regular Preventive Maintenance Contract is a proven 32-points program executed by highly trained technicians. However we can also tailor the right generator maintenance plan for your specific needs.

Our Customized Preventive Maintenance Programs are tailored to each customer’s unique needs. Whether you have multiple generator installations at a variety of locations, or own a single generator installed at your home, office or factory, we can design and implement an annual maintenance program based on your needs and schedule.

Besides annual maintenance contracts for generators, Reddy Generators also offer an innovative solution called Comprehensive Facility Management Contract, where in addition to maintaining your generators, we will take care of air-conditioning, plumbing and entire electric power system management, including energy accounting and the resolution of billing errors and disputes with the utility company.