What Problems may Occur if the Backup Generator is not Used for a Long Time

Mar. 21, 2023

Speaking of diesel generator sets for backup power equipment, after its installation, because it is a backup power equipment, in the current situation of very good stability of the utility, most of the backup diesel generator sets in a long-term idle state, basically not used. Even if the occasional use, but also mostly to test the machine. It is because of infrequent use, making most diesel generator sets lack of a more complete inspection and repair means. So, what problems will occur when a diesel generator set is not used for a long time?

 

1. The filtering capacity of the standby diesel generator set is reduced.

Diesel generator set filter plays a filtering role for diesel, oil or water to prevent impurities from entering the body, so the filter plays an important protective role during the operation of the genset. However, these oil or impurities will be slowly deposited on the filter wall, resulting in a decrease in the filter filtering capacity, and in serious cases, it will also lead to poor oil path. In this case, the diesel generator set will be unable to supply oil and shock (as people lack of oxygen). Therefore, in order to diesel generator set normal work, the Dingbo Power recommends that the majority of customers, commonly used gensets every 500 hours to replace the three filters, the backup gensets every two years to replace the three filters.

 

2. The cooling system of the standby diesel generator set water circulation is not smooth.

Water pump, water tank and water pipeline for a long time without cleaning, resulting in poor water circulation, cooling effect is reduced. If the cooling system is faulty, will lead to the following consequences.

(1) diesel generator set cooling effect is poor, the water temperature in the genset is too high, resulting in downtime.

(2)will lead to diesel generator set water tank leakage, the water level in the tank dropped, the genset can not work properly.


What are the Effects of Long Periods of Non-use of Backup Gensets

 

So, what is the significance of diesel generator set maintenance and maintenance at ordinary times?

1.Diesel generator sets are used as backup power, self-powered, emergency power, is the need for it when people need to be able to provide power in a timely manner, if the need to start, it will lose the meaning of existence, even if the diesel generator set price is low, it is also a waste. Practice has proved that strengthening maintenance is an effective way to ensure that the generator set can provide power in a timely manner.

2.When the genset is not in use or in use for a long time, each part of the genset, diesel fuel, oil and cooling water will undergo a certain quality change or wear, which also requires maintenance to restore the normal state of each part and consumable.

3.Long-term shelving of the generator set, even if the price of the generator set is high, it is also necessary to maintain. For example, the starter battery is set aside for a long time without maintenance, electrolyte volatilization is not replenished in time, or float charger requires manual operation, and the operator neglected to operate regularly, these will cause the battery power can not meet the requirements.

 

In order to make the standby generator can be used normally when needed, Dingbo Power reminds the majority of diesel generator users to remember to do regular maintenance. If you would like to know more about diesel generators, welcome to contact us by email dingbo@dieselgeneratortech.com.

 


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