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Get Prepared with a Hyundai Backup Generator for the Major UK Blackouts in 2015

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2015 Blackouts- Prepare with a Backup Generator!

2015 Blackouts- Prepare with a Backup Generator!

On the whole the British population live  a very comfortable life, with nearly every house in the country receiving an unlimited amount of must-have essentials that we just couldn’t live without, such as running water and electricity. Over the past decade we have learnt to rely on these basics more and more and now the idea of one of them being gone a lot sooner than expected has sent a wave of fear up and down the British Isles.

Ofgem have hit a nerve recently by releasing a report stating that Britain risks running out of energy generating capacity in the winter of 2015-16, which is only 3 years away. This will lead to massive power shortages and blackouts all across the country, leaving the venerable such as families and the elderly at risk of being left in dark with no power or warmth for extremely long periods of time.

But not only will these power cuts cause a massive nuisance, the power shortage that hits Britain in just a couple of years time will cause a steep rise in the price of electricity- meaning that it will become harder and harder to keep your family warm and your house lit up during the harsh winter nights that inevitably lay ahead. Over the past five years, electricity prices have risen by a huge 200% and according to sources it is set to rise a further 14.5-19% a year, every year for the next five years- leading to a massive electricity bill that some just won’t be able to afford.

So the big question now that every household will be asking themselves is just how they can prepare for these power disasters. Genpower ltd, the UK’s sole importer of Hyundai power products and equipment, offer a simple solution allowing you to keep your life running along as normal during those pesky blackouts. This solution comes in the form of a Hyundai backup generator.

Renowned for their reliability, hardiness and their ease of use- a Hyundai backup generator will be on hand to provide you with a safe and smooth source of power when you need it the most. One of the most popular backup generators that Genpower offer is the Hyundai DHY6000SE silenced diesel backup generator. This powerful machine produces a maximum power output of 5.2kw and with a 10hp engine, this machine will make the perfect back-up generator for most houses up and down the country. One impressive feature of the DHY6000SE is its ATS connection and functionality. Once set up the ATS, or automatic transfer switch, will allow the backup generator to start automatically in the event of a power cut, meaning that you or your family are never left in the dark.

DHY6000SE backup generator

DHY6000SE backup generator

But it’s not just families who should be worried about the upcoming power failures. The majority of businesses cannot function without a source of power, and if a business is failing to run due to no power it is losing money- something which nobody can afford to do in this current economic climate. But no matter how much power you need to keep your business running smoothly, Genpower will have the ideal backup generator needed to keep your business up and running. With a wide range of single and three phase 1500rpm diesel generators, never again will you have to be dragged down with the worry of you business coming to a complete stand still.

One of the generators in this range is the ever-reliable DHY22KSEm single phase 1500rpm diesel generator. With a massive power output of 22kw, this powerful machine makes the ideal backup generator for a large office or even can be used to power a number of site cabins on a construction site. The DHY22KSEm backup generator also features an AVR alternator which provides a smooth power output, allowing it to power sensitive electrical equipment such as laptop and mobile phone chargers without the worry of the sensitive internal components and circuitry becoming damaged.

DHY22KSEm Backup Generator

DHY22KSEm Backup Generator

With these inevitable power failures coming a lot sooner than expected, the one solid piece of advice that anybody could give you is simple- to prepare. Give the Genpower team a call on 01646 663848 who will be happy to help you find the ideal backup generator to ensure that your home and business will not be affected during the tough few years that lay ahead. Or for even more information as well as photos, videos and technical specifications take a look at our website.

Apples Face Weather Disaster- Prepare With A Standby Generator So You Don’t Have To!

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DHY6000SE Standby Generator

DHY6000SE Standby Generator

The wet weather has come back! And it’s not just us who are suffering. Fruit up and down the country, apples in particular, are feeling the wear and tear of this rough weather. Thousands of apples are ripening three weeks later than average after this unfortunate spell of cold, wet weather. This has meant that orchard growers are reporting apple yields to be down a huge 20% on last year. As well as this, the size of apples this year has been dramatically reduced meaning that farmers have made a lot less money than expected. Many farmers have reported that due to storms and frosty weather over the last couple of months they have lost up to 90% of their produce.

Although the apples are facing problems with this horrific weather, you don’t have to! In this modern day we have the ability to prepare thoroughly to reduce the side effects that the wet, stormy weather brings. So what side effects don’t we have to put up with? Well no longer do you have to sit in the dark, shivering cold when the power goes out on those inevitable harsh days coming up. Genpower offer a range of hyundai standby generator which will solve this problem instantly.

A standby generator from Genpower will not only help to protect yourself and your family this winter, it will also keep your office or business running smoothly meaning that you will not lose your hard-earned money due to power failures. The standby generators that Genpower offer range in terms of power output and many offer different technological features, meaning that whatever your standby generator needs, Genpower will have the perfect standby generator for you!

One of the best selling standby generators that Genpower sell is the DHY6000SE silent diesel generator. This sleek looking machine offers an incredible 5.2kw maximum power output and houses many amazing technological feature including AVR for smooth voltage output, new emergency stop button for safety and an oil alert system which shuts the engine down when the oil levels get to low to keep the generator running.

As well as all this, the DHY600SE standby generator has ATS connection and functionality. Once installed the ATS allows the standby generator to be started automatically when the power decides to go out. This means that you don’t have to stumble outside on those cold winter nights when your tucked up on the sofa in the middle of watching a movie, the generator will turn on automatically giving you power in an instant! The DHY6000SE silent diesel standby generator comes complete with a tool box containing 230v and 115v plugs, spanners, brushes and a service manual for starting and maintenance instructions.

So keep your family safe over the coming months and give the Genpower team a call on 01646 663848 who will be more than happy to help you choose the ideal standby generator for you this winter. Or for technical specifications, pictures and videos please take a look at our website.

Harsh Winter Weather Is On Its Way- Prepare With A Standby Generator!

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UK Winter Weather- Prepare with a Standby Generator!

UK Winter Weather- Prepare with a Standby Generator!

After having one of the worst Summers in British history things started looking like they were picking up. Over the last couple of days, thousands of people all over the UK have been enjoying the unexpected sunny weather by going to the beach and lighting up the bbq. But much to the disappointment of all of these sun-lovers we have just been told that this weather isn’t going to last and we will soon be back to the bleak, cold winter weather that the UK has become so used to. And that awful weather may be coming sooner that we may think. Scotland woke up this morning to incredibly strong near gale-force winds sending a shiver down many spines as they stepped outside to travel to work and school. With our weather becoming increasingly unpredictable the British public are being told to prepare for the worst this winter in order to keep warm and safe.

So how can we prepare for the harsh winter that lays ahead? One of the best ways that you can prepare, in order to keep you and your family safe, is to get a standby generator. Not only will a standby generator allow you to see when the lights go out, it will more importantly allow you to power up electric heaters to keep your children toasty warm on those freezing cold nights that inevitably lay ahead. As well as this, a standby generator will allow you to keep your fridge and freezers running constantly meaning that you will not waste your precious Christmas money replacing all of your melted food!

One of the most popular generators that Genpower offer is the Hyundai DHY6000SE silent diesel standby generator. This powerful 5.2kw standby generator has become increasingly popular for home, office and small business standby. One key feature of this standby generator is its ATS (automatic transfer switch) connection and functionality. Once set up, the ATS will allow the standby generator to start automatically in the event of a power failure, meaning that you and your family are never left in the dark. The DHY6000SE diesel standby generator has been cleverly designed with a stylish housing providing protection to the generator as well as reducing the noise level dramatically. This allows the DHY6000SE to have an incredibly low noise level of 70dB @ 7m, which is incredible for a machine of this size and power. But this generator is not only ideal for standby use, this machine has become increasingly popular with the likes of builders, car valeters, motorsport teams and at horse stables.

For more information on the DHY6000SE or to find out about other standby generators that we offer, give the Genpower team a call on 01646 663848 who will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and help find the ideal standby generator for you! Or to take a look at more technical specifications, pictures and videos take a look at our website.

Avoid Using Fuel Containing Ethanol!

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Fuel may contain Ethanol

Fuel may contain Ethanol

Every year, Genpower sell thousands of generators all across the UK. Now and again a generator will come back with a problem and our technicians will check the generator over and fix it where possible. From looking back at our records, we have noticed a problem that customers phone up with time and time again and its one that can be prevented easily- poor quality fuel used in the machine. One of the worst types of fuel that you can put in a generator is fuel containing ethanol.

Ethanol has been added to fuel by fuel companies in an attempt to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Ethanol has a high octane quality and so is a valuable component when making high octane unleaded petrol. But although adding ethanol to fuel does make it more volatile, it can also be extremely damaging to engines. It may seem to work perfectly fine in your generator when you first put it in, but once left to settle problems will start to occur. The ethanol will separate from the proper petrol in your tank and will react with any water that may be present. This creates acid. The acid will then get to work attacking the metal within the engine. The water will then cause corrosion where the metal has been attacked.

At present, petrol companies are allowed to include up to 5% of ethanol in their petrol. But with talk of the Government allowing them to raise this figure up to 10% in the near future for environmental reasons, panic is starting to set in amongst mechanics everywhere! One of the biggest problems when choosing the right fuel to put in your generator is that you don’t always know which fuels contain additives such as ethanol. You may do some research and find that a certain brand of fuel doesn’t contain any ethanol, but this information will be useless the week after as fuel companies change and try to improve their fuel so often.

So basically, do your very best to use clean petrol or diesel in your generator as this will help to keep your generator in perfect running order and will prevent problems such as these from occurring. And at all costs, try to avoid using any fuel that you suspect may contain ethanol or any such additive.

 

Prepare For More Weather Disasters with a Backup Generator

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Bristol Twister prepare with Backup Generator

Bristol Twister prepare with Backup Generator

Children all across England and Wales are heading back to school this week, making the end of their well-earned Summer Holidays. When thinking of Summer Holidays many will picture the sun burning brightly in the sky, barbequing  sausages on the beach and just making the most of being outdoors- but this certainly hasn’t been the case this Summer! It has now been confirmed by the Met Office that the Summer of 2012 has been the wettest it has ever been in British history in 100 years! But not only this, 2012 has given us the dullest Summer we have had since 1980, with only 399 hours of sunshine throughout the whole Summer!

And this horrible weather hasn’t just caused an annoyance. It has caused chaos and disaster all across the country, with some unfortunate weather events resulting in deaths. Only last week, an inch of rain fell in just an hour causing a landslide in Cumbria, which derailed a train carrying 100 passengers. Luckily all those involved survived without any serious injuries caused. As well as this, Bristol was taken by surprise last week when a twister ripped up the Severn Estuary.

Many forecasters are being hopeful, predicting that September will bring plenty of Sunshine and warmer weather. However, many are also arguing that this might not be the case and the weather may start to get worse- very quickly! And with the weather all over the place- who knows?! The safest way to be ready for whatever the next few weeks brings is to be prepared for all eventualities. Genpower offer a wide range of water pumps to help minimise the damage flooding may cause and also a whole host of Hyundai and Evopower backup generator to keep your family warm this winter and to stop you from being left in the dark!

One of the most popular backup generator that Genpower offer is the DHY6000SE Silenced Diesel backup generator. A highlighting feature of this backup generator is its Automatic Transfer System (ATS) connection and functionality, meaning that once installed the backup generator will start automatically when the power goes out, meaning that you never again have to stumble around in the dark trying to remember where the torch is kept to go and turn the backup generator on! This backup generator now also houses many safety features which includes an emergency stop button.

For those looking for a more compact backup generator, Genpower offer the HY3600SEi petrol inverter generator. With a power output of 3.4kw this backup generator is ideal for powering all of your must-have essentials when the lights go out. This backup generator comes complete with three starting options, meaning that it can be started quickly and easily in the case of a power failure. The start options include a Recoil Pull Start, Electric Key Start or a Remote Control Start, which enables the backup generator to be started via a remote control from a distance of up to 20 metres away!

Nobody really knows which way the weather is going to turn, we may have a boiling hot couple of weeks ahead of us or we may end up getting extremely wet with more floods and twisters. So make sure your prepared to ensure your family are kept safe. Give the Genpower team a call on 01646 663848 who will be more than happy to talk you through options including water pumps and that all important backup generator! Or take a look at our website for more information.