Power Generator
Power Generators are a valuable asset on any construction site. A diesel generator is the combination of a diesel engine with an electrical generator (often called an alternator) to generate electric energy. In construction, generators are used to sustain handheld electrical equipment like power tools, as well as providing lighting for works going on at night or in winter.Diesel or petrol generating sets are used in places without connection to the power grid or as emergency power-supply if the grid fails. This an invaluable on construction sites where power usage can be extremely high on big projects and the drain on local supply may be too great.Power Generators for Sale in the UK
As so much equipment uses diesel as fuel in construction, diesel power generators for sale in the UK are popular as companies require only one cross-functional fuel to supply vehicles and equipment in various applications. However diesel engines can operate on a variety of different fuels, depending on configuration, though the eponymous diesel fuel derived from crude oil is most common. The engines can work with the full spectrum of crude oil distillates, from natural gas, alcohols, gasoline, wood gas to the fuel oils from diesel oil to residual fuels. This is implemented by introducing gas with the intake air and using a small amount of diesel fuel for ignition. Conversion to 100% diesel fuel operation can be achieveved instantaneously.
Used Power Generators
Used power generators range from about 1 kVA to 10 kVA may be used as power supplies on construction sites, or as auxiliary power for vehicles such as mobile homes. A used portable power generator's fuel consumption is the major operating cost for power applications, whereas capital cost is the primary concern for backup generators. Specific consumption varies, but a modern diesel plant will consume between 0.28 and 0.4 litres of fuel per kilowatt hour at the generator terminals.
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EngineTradex offers a variety of Power Generators, including sizes from 0-10 KW, to 2000-5000KW, from a range of leading manufacturers, such as Perkins, Deutz, Cat and Cummins.
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Looking within Britain? You can locate your next petrol or diesel generator from all over the UK, Scotland and Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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