Standby Generators

In a nutshell, standby generators use fuel to power your electrical items in the event of a power grid failure or electrical outage. Diesel generators are one of the most popular and efficient types, and use diesel fuel (including red diesel) to generate enough power to keep your business online.

It is imperative for a standby generator to work fully automatically. The whole point of an industrial power generator is for it to start-up in the event of a power cut and become the new power supply to the property. Once power is restored the generator should also automatically turn off.

When you purchase a standby generator with Vital Power, the system and an automatic transfer switch (ATS) are professionally installed to your property’s existing wiring. The system is then able to sense when utility power stops flowing to your property for any reason. Within seconds, the automatic transfer switch will alert the generator to turn on. The generator then automatically starts and seamlessly transfers all of the property circuits that need emergency electricity. When the power returns, the switch signals the generator to stop and restores the property’s connection to the grid.

This fully automated operation makes it easy and convenient for businesses to enjoy uninterrupted power year-round. With a standby generator, you don’t have to do a thing to ensure seamless power. So, you can trust that even if you aren’t at your property when the power goes down (for example during shutdown or overnight), the generator will start to work and ensure that all electrical items continue to work.

Naturally, generators are big pieces of equipment with lots of complex parts and inner workings (check out our generator diagrams to learn more about them!). Because they’re so important for business power plans and keeping your power on, it’s important they’re installed correctly by a power specialist.

At Vital Power we offer generator installation services across the UK, for standby and custom-built generators. Our service involves site survey, help choosing the best location for a standby generator on your premises, and more. Plus, of course, we offer a full range of service and maintenance plans for generators to keep yours in good nick so it’s ready at a moment’s notice.

That’s the great thing about having the right standby generator – they can power pretty much anything you want! This is because the generator is wired directly into your property, so it takes over any predetermined functions of your property.

The only limitation is the size and strength of your generator, which you’ll determine according to your needs. So, it is important to ensure that the generator that you choose has a fuel time big enough and a run time long enough for your power requirements. Our team at Vital Power can help answer the question of “what size standby generator do I need?” and provide recommendations from our range of units.

Common usages for business include powering factories, university settings, labs, warehouses, data centres and more.

We may be a little partial, but for UK businesses, standby generators are an essential consideration. Ultimately, investing in a standby generator will give you complete peace of mind that if the power fails, your business operations won’t.

For some business properties, the loss of power could be hugely detrimental. With the unpredictability of the national grid, knowing that if there is a power cut your generator will kick in to pick up the slack will be a real relief.

Standby generators are more expensive than their portable alternatives but, they are also more powerful, long-lasting, quieter, and safer. At Vital Power we can assure you that they are well worth the investment, and ensure you have a fail-safe, fool-proof plan for keeping your business running.

Because of the huge variety in fuel tank size, control system type, physical size and more, the cost of standby generators can vary. At Vital Power we offer a range of manufacturers and options for generators, along with cost-effective service and maintenance plans that we can schedule. Our fuel management services include generator refuelling and fuel quality testing so you can make sure you’re getting the most efficient performance and best value.