About Generators
The DP Generators team have compiled a brief explanation of a generator and how it works. People often find it difficult to make a purchase without this knowledge . Customers often wont ask the questions that they need answering for fear of looking silly or being “ripped off”. DP Generators has tried to answer some of these questions here for you.The generator is essentially made up of three parts. An engine, an alternator and a radiator. The engine powers the unit. The alternator converts this power into electrical energy and the radiator keeps the engine cool.
Generators can be run on diesel, petrol or gas. DP Generators specialises in diesel and petrol units..
Open or Canopied
Generators can be either open, or enclosed, canopied (sometimes referred to as silent).
Open sets are essentially as described in this guide, an engine, alternator and radiator mounted to metal skids. See picture below
Enclosed generators are considerably quieter as they have a shell, canopy or container housing them. Sound levels or attenuation are product specific and measured in dba. An average 350Kva canopied generator will typically be 75dba at 7 metres away. The sound of this is slightly over the volume you would expect during a conversation but slightly less than someone shouting. The picture below shows a 350Kva-canopied generator.
Open units are usually housed in purpose built structures and enclosed sets are usually weather proof. Ask one of the team for help and advice.
Your Useage
We will need to ask you questions about what you intend to use the unit for and the environment it is to be placed in.
What are you trying to support?
- A factory, hospital, domestic or leisure activities.
- Continuous running or occasional use
- Type of equipment to be connected and how many
- Are any pumps involved, fridges, central heating systems
How much load is going to be put on the generator?
- Much heavier start up loads can be experienced when starting certain categories of equipment
Where is it to be located?
- Caravan park
- industrial estate
- Housing estate
- Shopping centre
We hope that you have found this section helpful. Please talk to a member of our our user friendly team about your specific requirements.
Thank you for reading.
The DPGenerator team.
Tel: 0845 094 7288
or 07907 999 288
