S&A Generators Blog
Interesting Generator News & Information
If you’re reading this, you’re at least a little interested in generators. Welcome to the club! To share our passion for generators and electricity conservation, we’ve established this blog page. We’re discussing all things electricity, standby power, generators, and more. Keep checking in to browse and enjoy our latest articles!
How To Extend The Life Of Your Generator
You can extend the life of your generator by investing in a generator cover, booking planned generator maintenance, checking the generator’s oil levels often, inspecting the battery just as often, and giving your generator a good cleaning from time to time. We’re...
Why Generators Are Basically Portable Power Stations
Power stations are those little brick buildings with steel doors you see at the entrance to any suburb in South Africa. They are connected to the national power grid, and help to distribute electricity to the houses in each neighbourhood. Portable power stations,...
Why Every Hospital Needs A Standby Generator
Hospitals are such important institutions in our society, and the life-saving technologies found in modern hospitals require constant electricity to remain operational and impactful. Standby generators are there when the power grid goes down and can ensure that...
How Do You Troubleshoot A Generator?
If your generator is looking, sounding, or performing in a way that concerns you, it might be time to troubleshoot it. So, how do you troubleshoot a generator? Troubleshooting involves looking at a number of potential causes of an issue, ticking them off as you go...
What Is The Loudest Type Of Generator?
Let’s face it: backup power generators aren’t the quietest devices around. This becomes painfully apparent when load shedding strikes and you hear them powering up around your otherwise quiet neighbourhood. The good news? No matter the generator, there are many...
8 Signs You Need A Diesel Generator Mechanic
Like all internal combustion engines, there’s a lot that can go wrong with a diesel generator’s engine. With so many moving parts under immense levels of pressure, it’s no wonder diesel engines break down from time to time. As diesel generator repair specialists, we...
The Dangers Of Using A Generator Indoors
Recent tragic events in South Africa have cast a spotlight on generators, and how these load shedding lifesavers can potentially become lethal when operated recklessly. We thought we’d share a few of the dangers people create when using a diesel generator indoors....
Office Buildings And Backup Power Generators
You won’t hear them kick in if they’ve been installed properly, but generators can be found in many office buildings across South Africa. Some offices simply cannot afford to have the power go down at all, while others choose to have backup power for their occupants’...
7 Factors That Impact A Generator’s Price
Cost of raw materials used in its manufacture Operating costs of the manufacturer Fluctuating expenses along the supply chain Total power output of the generator Fuel being used to power the generator Additional soundproofing requirements Cost of installing the new...
9 Reasons Shopping Malls Need Backup Power Generators
Shopping malls have become the places we go to do just about everything these days. We can pay our bills, buy our groceries, restock our wardrobes, fix our electronic devices, and much more. The shopping centre ecosystem relies on consumers buying from the tenants,...
Diesel Generator vs. Solar Power
Solar panels have become a common sight in South Africa, propped up on the roofs of buildings from all sectors of society. Private homes, office blocks, commercial centres, and other properties are increasingly making use of solar backup power. While quite a large...
What affects a backup generator’s fuel consumption?
Backup generators: we don’t really think about them until load shedding kicks in. When we are using them, few of us give thought to how much fuel they are using to keep our lights and plug points working. With petrol and diesel prices skyrocketing in South Africa,...
Will load shedding still be an issue through 2022?
For over 14 years South Africans have contended with intermittent and often short-notice power cuts, thanks to Eskom's now infamous Load Shedding strategy. As the world slowly starts to get a hold of the pandemic, economic activity is set to grow dramatically in 2022,...
Backup Generator vs. Emergency Generator
Generators come in many shapes and sizes, with varying power generation systems. Up until recently, diesel generators have been the go-to backup generator solutions for countless South Africans. However, technology has advanced to the point where you now have options...
You’ve bought a new generator – what now?
Eskom just announced that South Africa is moving into yet another period of load shedding, and you’re about to have a nervous breakdown. You decide that enough is enough now – it’s time to invest in a backup power solution that you can use to keep the lights and plugs...
Emergency Generator Services From S&A Generators
As generator specialists, S&A Generators offers emergency generator services in addition to installation, maintenance and repairs. Our support services are designed to help you get back up and running in the event of problems such as generator failure. Operating...
How Does a Diesel Generator Work?
A Diesel Generator will produce power by burning diesel fuel, a diesel generator uses a combination of a diesel engine and an electric alternator. This generator converts a portion of chemical energy within the diesel fuel, resulting in a combustion that turns into...
3 Generator Repairs We Commonly Carry Out
Generators, like any mechanical devices, are prone to degradation during their operational lives. Even those generators that stand unused for weeks every year can develop issues. At S&A Generators, we’ve seen all varieties of generator problems, and there hasn’t...
Will using a generator damage my electrical equipment?
It’s something many home owners and business owners are investing in, but with so many on the market – which one is best for your specific building? There is always concern around whether or not a generator is installed correctly, and what the collateral household...
How to prevent diesel generator wet stacking
You might think this concept has something to do with water, but it doesn’t. Diesel generator wet stacking is an extremely common generator issue, usually showing its worst impacts after a period. The good news is that wet stacking is preventable. All you need are...