Aaron Equipment - Generators

Generator Set Enclosures

If you are going to install a generator set outside your building you will need at least a weather protective or weather proof enclosure. The weather enclosure is designed to do exactly that keep the rain and snow out. Weather enclosures are typically used in industrial settings where there are no residential areas close by. If you are near a residential area check your local code to find out what the acceptable decibel rating (also known as dBa) is for your location.

Aaron Equipment Company Exhibited at Power-Gen International with Great Success

Aaron Equipment Company recently exhibited at the 2016 Power-Gen International tradeshow on December 13-15, 2016 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The show had 1,400 exhibitors, 70+ Conferences and was attended by nearly 20,000 people from 105 countries. Attendees were able to discover a wide variety of products and services that represented the generation sector with emphasis on new solutions and innovations for the future.

Why Are Backup Generators Vital to Businesses?

Any business owner who witnessed Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast in 2012 or Hurricane Katrina’s southern wrath in 2005 knows that weather isn’t something to take one’s chances with. These so-called “super storms” devastated businesses not for just a few hours as is typically the case but for days or, in some cases, even weeks, hammering home the importance of a backup power supply.

A Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing a Diesel Generator

Congratulations, you’ve done your research and concluded that a diesel generator is right for you. You already know that this decision will result in the need for a smaller engine than a natural gas generator requires, thereby lowering your acquisition cost. You also know that you’ll enjoy a long lifespan with a diesel generator (upwards of 20,000 hours, prior to an overhaul) lower maintenance costs, greater fuel efficiency and faster response time.

Aaron Equipment At The POWER-GEN International Trade Show

Last week, Aaron Equipment exhibited at the POWER-GEN International trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. POWER-GEN is the power industry’s largest show and features over 1,200 companies from around the world. POWER-GEN is also the platform for numerous new product launches and unveilings—a showcase for products and services such as boilers, turbines, engines, boiler water and feedwater treatment services, computer hardware and software, controls and instrumentation systems, engineering and construction services, generators, plant electrical systems, pumps, valves and valve actuators and more.

Standby / Emergency Backup Generators Indispensible Business Commodity During Natural Disasters

Chicago, IL – March 17, 2011 – In the wake of a natural disaster that is being hailed as the worst crisis for Japan since World War II, millions of Japanese citizens are learning just how much havoc an unexpected event can wreak. Having backup generators in place could have averted some of the devastating after effects that resulted from the earthquake and tsunami. In particular, it could have insulated them from the widespread power outages. Aaron Equipment Company, a leading provider of new, used and reconditioned process equipment, including backup generators, is encouraging American businesses to learn from the situation in Japan by assessing their own disaster recovery plans.

Used Caterpillar Extended Warranty

Cat will extend the warranty on any of their natural gas and diesel generator sets up to 20 years from original date of shipment that have averaged 500 hrs or less run time per year. Plans range between 1 and 5 years. All plans require a CAT inspection and may also require a load bank test.

Lease a New or Used Generator Set

Did you know that 80% of all U.S. companies lease equipment? These businesses choose equipment leasing because they know it is the simplest, smartest, and most cost effective way to acquire new and used equipment. Generator leasing offers numerous advantages over other financing methods.

Sizing a back-up / standby / emergency diesel or natural gas generator set

The first step would be to find out your required load.  Contact your electricity supplier and ask them for a copy of your average load and peak load over the last 12 months.  You should also know the Amps of your incoming service.  Once you have the load information size the generator so the peak load is about 75% of your generator rated output.  New and Used Generator Inventory

New Diesel Generator Sets

Until recently larger diesel generator sets delivery time was as long as 12 months due to delivery of the engines.  Engine availability is the key component in generator set lead time.  Once the engine is on hand the entire generator set can be packaged/assembled typically in 1-2 weeks. 

Well Known Generator Manufacturers

CAT, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, GM, Jenbacher, John Deere, Katolight, Kohler, Generac, Mitsubishi, Onan, & Wartsila New and Used Generator Set Inventory

Buying a Used Generator Set

Generators have a useful life of 20,000 to 30,000 hours before a major overhaul is required. Most used generators come from back-up / standby / emergency applications and typically have very low hours. When new is not an option due to lead time or cost a used generator can be a great alternative.

Aaron Equipment Installs Back-up Generator Set at Bensenville HQ