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Data Privacy Day 28th January 2024 – Celebrating Cyber Security

Data Privacy Day 28th January 2024 – Celebrating Cyber Security

26/01/2024

In an era dominated by digital interactions, the importance of safeguarding personal information has never been more critical. As we approach Data Privacy Day on January 28th...

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Electrical Safety: Top Tips For Staying Safe At Home

Electrical Safety: Top Tips For Staying Safe At Home

04/12/2020

Check out this comprehensive guide for our top tips on how to maintain electrical safety within your home.

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What To Do During A Power Cut

What To Do During A Power Cut

16/11/2020

Although power cuts are difficult to prepare for here are some precautionary measures to help you stay safe during a power outage.

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The Top Ten Podcasts for Events Planners in 2019

The Top Ten Podcasts for Events Planners in 2019

16/09/2019

As an event professional, do you ever stop thinking about work? We know the answer is probably ‘no’. In the fast-paced world of events, one of the very most important qualities that makes you good at your job, is the passion to continue learning new skills, and keep on top of trends and updates.

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The Ultimate Guide to Power Efficiency: How to Save More Power

The Ultimate Guide to Power Efficiency: How to Save More Power

26/02/2016

Global warming is real. Not only is it a critical issue for our planet (to say the least), but it is becoming more and more pronounced with each passing day. We hear about global warming all the time in the news, among environmental activists and toss the idea around in debatable conversations with our peers, but are we truly aware of the impact that it has on Earth and how severe the consequences are if we don’t take action?

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Preventative Generator Maintenance

Preventative Generator Maintenance

16/09/2015

Power outages are common during extreme weather conditions. High winds are one of the main culprits, ripping down power lines and leaving areas without electricity for days at a time. Emergency generators provide essential support during these types of conditions but depending on how well they are maintained, they might not provide the protection you were expecting.

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Electrical Safety Around the Home

Electrical Safety Around the Home

29/08/2015

Life without electricity is unthinkable. As a nation we are used to a variety of electrical devices that rely on a mains power supply. Shut that supply off and this is when people panic. They look for other solutions to provide heat, light and power, such as emergency generators for example.

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How to Lower Energy Consumption in the New Year

How to Lower Energy Consumption in the New Year

27/12/2014

Most families feel the pinch after the Christmas holidays. If your credit card has taken quite a beating and your bank balance is glowing red following the festivities, it’s time to cut back a little in January and look at ways in which you can lower your outgoings.

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Do your bit to reduce electric consumption this winter

Do your bit to reduce electric consumption this winter

05/09/2014

Dark nights and colder weather often mean there’s an increase in electric usage, with the National Grid reporting there could be a shortage of power this winter, this is a good opportunity to explore the idea of power saving, what can be done to lessen the impact on the main grid?

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5 Reasons Your Generator Might Break Down

5 Reasons Your Generator Might Break Down

09/08/2014

Our power plants are serviced and maintained to the highest standards at Generator Power, they’re fuel-efficient, reliable and fire up straight away, whenever they are called into action.

Other generators might not be as dependable so we thought we’d explain some of the more common reasons why emergency power units fail to respond.

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Ways to Save Power This Year

Ways to Save Power This Year

13/01/2014

As you might gather, we’re pretty passionate about electricity. If you read our blogs or take a tour of our website you’ll see a firm that has built a business around providing emergency power to its customers.But that doesn’t mean we condone wasting power, far from it, we like to save power where possible.

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Fairy Lights: Ways to Avoid Electrical Glitches This Christmas

Fairy Lights: Ways to Avoid Electrical Glitches This Christmas

17/12/2013

It might feel like it’s only been five minutes since you packed away those fairy lights but December is just around the corner again. Customers of Generator Power are no doubt aware it’s nearly Christmas time and that means it’s almost time to decorate your home with seasonal fairy lights.

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Safety Tips for Driving in Flood Areas

Safety Tips for Driving in Flood Areas

15/12/2013

It’s dangerous trying to drive though a flooded road and you could be putting your life and other people’s lives at risk. Say you have no choice though, suppose you stumbled across a flooded road by chance, what steps should you take?

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Why a Multi-Megawatt Package Makes Stacks of Sense

Why a Multi-Megawatt Package Makes Stacks of Sense

27/09/2013

There’s no denying large-capacity generators are big power sources, you can’t fail to notice how much room they take up on site.

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Don’t Run Dry, Use Our Emergency Fuel Filling Service

Don’t Run Dry, Use Our Emergency Fuel Filling Service

03/08/2013

Worried about running a generator in a remote location? You shouldn’t be, not when a quick phone call to Generator Power will have a fresh fuel delivery on its way to your site to keep your power plant ‘topped up’ and purring for the duration of the hire period.

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What to Pack in a Basic Flood Kit

What to Pack in a Basic Flood Kit

14/05/2013

If your home was about to be breached by flood water would you know what to pack in an emergency flood kit?

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How to Prevent Diesel Theft On Site

How to Prevent Diesel Theft On Site

27/04/2013

Take a look at our Powersafe solutions at Generator Power and you’ll find a mobile power unit that protects the fuel supply and generator from damage by vandals or theft by thieves.

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6 Ways to Light Your Home During a Power Cut at Christmas

6 Ways to Light Your Home During a Power Cut at Christmas

03/12/2012

Imagine what Christmas would be like during a power cut? All those tree lights would disappear. Still, that doesn’t mean to say you have to be totally without light...

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4 Ways to Generate Energy at Home

4 Ways to Generate Energy at Home

12/07/2012

Most of the time you’ll be using mains power and that can be expensive, especially when you pay for the electricity through utility companies. There are other options though and this article looks at different ways to generate energy at your humble abode.

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How to Store Fuel for Generators Safely

How to Store Fuel for Generators Safely

21/04/2012

the more you run a gen-set the more fuel it will use. That’s not a surprise, but what is surprising is the amount of people that take risks when they store fuel. If you think an old wine bottle is the ideal place to keep petrol or diesel you might want to read the following.

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Portable or Standby – Which Generator Should You Choose?

Portable or Standby – Which Generator Should You Choose?

12/02/2012

the perfect solution to provide backup power in an emergency situation.

You’ll find standby generators installed in large institutes like hospitals, universities, hotels and other buildings where power outages can cause problems. Plus portable generators provide emergency power to domestic homes.

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3 Steps to Maintaining Your Generator

3 Steps to Maintaining Your Generator

04/11/2011

Whether you have a generator at home to provide power in an emergency or because you live in a remote environment, it’s likely that you rely on it. They can go for long periods without being used. This means that over time, their quality can worsen if maintenance is neglected. So, how do you maintain a generator?

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Generator Security Tips

Generator Security Tips

17/10/2011

Portable generators are in constant high demand. You’ll find them up and down the country providing power to the people who need it most. It’s because of this demand though, that they’re a target for thievery.

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Safety Tips When Using a Generator

Safety Tips When Using a Generator

12/08/2011

Hired generators are used every day in a wide variety of sectors. People from events management, construction, utilities, shipping, telecoms and more all use find use in generators.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid Whilst Operating a Generator in an Emergency

3 Mistakes to Avoid Whilst Operating a Generator in an Emergency

28/05/2011

In an emergency your power could be the first thing to go and in panic you’ll rush to return energy to your home. Whether it’s to keep you warm or contact emergency services you’re going to need some sort of power.

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