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Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator
From: Andy Dills <andy () xecu net>
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 12:42:20 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 3 Apr 2003, Chris Adams wrote:
We have about 10-15 minutes of UPS capacity. The important thing with a generator is to make sure you test it regularly. Ours (a diesel at one POP and a natural gas at another) automatically run each week and alert us to any problems. Then, to test the full system (transfer switch, etc.), we "pull the handle" (shut off utility power) once a month and make sure that everything works as it is supposed to.
I agree about running the generator at least once a week...you need to ensure that the startup battery stays well charged. However, I disagree about doing a full-scale test once a month. Do that 2 or 3 times a year at most. Why? Your batteries are rated for X number of discharges. No need to hasten their failure. As long as the generator works, you shouldn't be worried. What are the chances your transfer switch is going to fail? Andy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Andy Dills 301-682-9972 Xecunet, Inc. www.xecu.net xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dialup * Webhosting * E-Commerce * High-Speed Access
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