Dirty Fuel - Don't Keep This Dirty Secret in Your Garage

It's a dirty secret, but we're going to expose it right here: Did you know that eighty percent of standby generator failures can be traced to issues not with the engine or generator - but with the fuel? Diesel fuel begins to deteriorate after merely twenty-eight days of storage. According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association. diesel fuel's "storage life" is only one year - two years at the most.

Believe it or not, the condition of the fuel is just as important to restored power as the generator itself. But for most people, it tends to be the most overlooked, haphazardly maintained component in the power equation.

Are you depending on a generator to keep your chickens alive or to keep the lights on in your restaurant? Is your back up power responsible for cooling the month's worth of groceries you just purchased? Do you count on a generator to power oxygen for your aging parent, or a humidifier for a sick baby? How long can your family go without the conveniences that keep a home running?

Think about the above, and then imagine for a moment that contaminated fuel leads to your generator not starting. And then ask yourself this question: "What would a failed generator during a power outage cost me, my business, and/or my family?"

Good maintenance is the best way to prevent a scenario in which you find out what it would cost you if the lights went out - and the generator didn't come on. Unfortunately, fuel isn't like milk, and you can't do a smell test to know when your fuel has reached its shelf life. Fuel management services maintain diesel fuel quality from delivery to consumption of the product.

A regular schedule of fuel testing and reconditioning will help you detect potential problems and remedy them before the power goes off. And if there is a problem, regular testing and provisions for reconditioning eliminate costly pump-outs and refueling.

A good fuel management service will offer:

• ASTM certified lab testing and analysis
• Diesel fuel reconditioning
• Quarantine tanks
• 24 hour emergency response

Life is rather secretive about when emergencies are going to arise. But it's no secret that when those unexpected events do arise, clean fuel in a well maintained generator will keep you, your family and your business powered - for life.

*ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards.

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