Commercial backup generators are used as a temporary power source that can keep facilities operational during a power outage. Since there are many different types of generators on the market, finding the best one depends on the type of business you have, the size of your facility and the demands of your equipment.

Commercial backup generators are connected to the main power supply and are designed to handle your power demands. Fuel supply, ventilation, and area dimensions, and demand factors are all used when properly determining your generator requirements.

UPS systems provide a backup power supply that keeps equipment running without interruptions during an outage. The main difference between a UPS and a commercial backup generator is that the UPS system relies on battery storage and therefore has a limited amount of power.

The purpose of the UPS is to run your system long enough for you to do a proper shut down or switch to the generator. Commercial backup generators and UPS systems work together to protect and safeguard data stored in computer systems and keep businesses running smoothly.

Automatic transfer switches are used in conjunction with commercial backup generators. These devices automatically switch to allow the generator to provide power to your electrical system to maintain your businesses vital equipment.

In most cases, the transfer switch will be connected to more circuits than the generator can accommodate all at once, so proper integration is needed so the system doesn’t get overloaded. Having professionals to install transfer switches, program controllers, and test the system is necessary for smooth operation and safety.