Fuel Testing is an easy way to make sure your Diesel Generator is running safely and effectively. This can prevent damages made to your genset when being ran through the system. What is Fuel Testing? As you may imagine, it includes a series of checks and tests on your fuel! To be more specific, it often involves sample taking from three fuel sections. These sections are then tested. In the lower sample, water, and other impurities will show up if present. In the middle sample, the severity of contamination can be seen. The top sample will provide an indication of what can be achieved if the fu ..read more

Fuel polishing is mechanical fuel cleaning. This is done with the goal of cleaning up the fuel to maintain it. Though it is important for the health and lifespan of your generator, it is something you’re not likely to be aware of so read on to find out more! Why should I get fuel polishing? This process improves the lifespan and quality of your generator! Which avoids issues further down the line. It can also be a cheaper and less wasteful option than a refill of fuel. So you can even save money! We recommend to run fuel testing and a fuel polishing for stand-by Gensets. This is because of the ..read more

Should I service my Diesel Generator? A service and maintenance package should be considered as a standard running cost for your generator. It will definitely save you money in the long run! This is because servicing your generator regularly increases energy efficiency, and reduces the risk of expensive repairs! Need more convincing? Keep on reading! Benefits of servicing my Diesel Generator? Servicing your diesel generator improves its’ lifespan and performance because it runs more efficiently! Over time, they can experience wear and tear that will impact the running of your generator. You ca ..read more

We are becoming increasingly aware of our carbon footprint, not only as a company but as a world-wide collective force. Tackling climate change and offsetting the carbon footprint we produce has never been so important. Company Director, Daniel Arnett, talks about the business and the pledges we are making to tackle climate change. We have been searching for a good, charitable cause to partner with that aligns with our carbon initiative, and values. In celebration of National Charity Day, we are proud to announce our partnership with Tree Nation. Tree-Nation’s mission is to reforest the world ..read more

Here at Constant Power Solutions, we provide a ‘Quick Start Guide’ when supplying our Diesel generators to ensure that when our clients receive their newly built Diesel generator, they have handy step-by-step instructions to help them start their new diesel generator. This blog will talk more about the difference in control panels using Deep Sea controllers. Please see our other blogs regarding receiving your diesel generator. So how do you start a Diesel generator? And what are the differences in the control panels used? Starting the genset via the DSE Controller. Here at CPS, we use a range ..read more

Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. Here at CPS we have an open culture around mental health and suicide awareness, and thought we’d take the opportunity to open a dialogue to share how our team cares for their mental health both inside and outside of work. Whilst we’re raising awareness today, we believe mental health should be a year-round commitment, and it’s important to do small things every day to maintain a healthy headspace. Our Teams Commitments Here are some of the things our team personally do to maintain their mental health. Daniel, our Director, does kickboxing twice a week ..read more

Types of Noise Attenuators for Generators There are two main types of noise attenuators used to silence diesel generators. They can either be cylindrical or rectangular. Cylindrical attenuators are fitted in the ducts to silence noise from the inside. The rectangular attenuators are fitted over the generator, both of the attenuators use the same principle in noise reduction. Rectangular attenuators have dissipative silencers that deliver acoustic energy in contact with the sound absorbing media inside it. The round attenuator comes with a head that spins and a cone shaped tail. The circul ..read more

At Constant Power Solutions, we like to look after our Ex-Forces staff, by giving those opportunities beyond the services, which is why we have partnered with the Armed Forces Covenant. We employ several ex forces staff from the RAF, Army & Navy respectively. Our UK Sales Manager Steve talks about his experience in this short video in support of the HM Armed Forces. You can view his personal video below. Are you ex-forces staff or interested in a career change? Contact us now, with your CV and covering letter or just for a chat: hr@cps-generators.com or give us a call on 0 ..read more

7 Reasons Why You Should Work at Constant Power Solutions Constant Power Solutions is a great place to work. We work with companies across the world, bringing power to people’s lives when they need it most. We ensure that people and facilities have reliable back-up, stand-by or prime power. You can read about how we provided back-up power for a hospital in Palestine here. By working for Constant Power Solutions, you make more of a difference than you would ever imagine. From keeping businesses operatable to providing vital back-up power to hospitals, you make a difference. Job Satisfaction Wo ..read more

Do I need a UPS? The short answer, yes, and that’s not the sales team pushing me to say that. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is needed whenever you have any electrical equipment plugged into the mains, and as such required power at all times. The UPS provides you stable power in the event of a power cut, instantly. It takes roughly 20ms, for context, it takes you around 200ms to blink. As more and more of us are working from home, a UPS is a need rather than a want, now more than ever. In this blog we answer the typical UPS frequently asked questions. You will learn how to size a UPS (Un ..read more