Most of us are aware of the small gasoline generators that people use when they go camping. Slightly larger ones are used in people’s homes for emergency situations. But when it comes to powering large buildings, gasoline isn’t the right answer.
“Diesel fuel is at the head of the class when it comes to power generation for large businesses and medical facilities. These generators are large, run lean and clean and are more reliable than generators powered by other fuel sources.” said Donna, who specializes in delivery of diesel fuel delivery in Lynchburg, Virginia.
She also mentioned that up to 85% of all generators located at large businesses and hospitals are diesel powered. Diesel fuel is readily available in most any town or city and can be delivered by truck. Usually the delivery fee is nominal or even free.
Diesel fuel has a higher flashpoint than gasoline. This means that it is safer and less prone to accidental ignition. Diesel fuel has double the shelf life that gasoline has. It’s price is often comparable to gasoline too.
Diesel generators are better at “cold starts”, the kind you often see in a standby role at major businesses and hospitals. This is because the ignition chamber is sturdier and is heated to very high temperatures when started. You will often see generators kick on within 10 or 15 seconds after power from the grid has been lost. This is the kind of reliability people want when it comes to backup power generation.
Diesel is used to power major train and ships around the world. The reliability, affordability, and safety of diesel fuel as a power generation tool is what makes it so attractive.
