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EGSA Certified Technician | Until the early 1970s, automobile consumers had no way to effectively identify a mechanic's aptitude and capability. In response to this need, the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was established in 1972. There was a similar need for independent certification of technicians in the Emergency Generator industry. Responding to the industry's need, Electrical Generating Systems Association ( EGSA) has recently created a certification program where techs who pass the exam prove to have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various elements of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of Emergency Power generation systems. To qualify for the EGSA Technician Certification, one must have at least 3 years experience and pass a test consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions developed by experts in the On-Site Power Industry. The certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of the test, and through additional testing the tech can be re-certified. EGSA raises the industry bar and customers can now feel confident when a technician arrives on-site sporting a patch on his uniform knowing he has a comprehensive understanding of On-Site Power Generation equipment. Thank you for taking time to scroll through this month's newsletter. As you take in some of the information provided here, remember that whatever your need, be it a new generator quote, a service agreement, rented equipment, service or parts, GEN-TECH and our EGSA Certified Technicians can help. Sincerely,
Michael Bonville
Training Administrator
GEN-TECH
800.625.8324 |
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Bad Gas, Party Foiled
Portable Generator  |
Here's the scenario. You've invited about 40 guests to be at your home
on a Saturday night for a pool party and just before the party starts a storm rolls through leaving you without
power and some very agitated guests. Not
to be outdone by the weather and the local power company, you run to the garage
to get the generator you had just for this occasion. You're prepared, or at least you thought you
were. You turn the ignition switch on,
you set the choke and pull the cord. It
doesn't start, so you pull the cord again.
And again. And again. Still nothing. So you go back inside and explain to your
guests that you think you flooded the engine and it won't be long before you
have the lights back on. Your
brother-in-law offers to help, but he does the same thing you did, and again the
generator... read more
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Ask GT?
Ask GT a question! |
Question: There are a pair of 500kW generators that I am responsible for. On one of them, the water pump appears to be leaking out of a hole near the pulley. Would it be okay to plug it to stop the leak? Answer: NO! DO NOT PLUG THIS HOLE! This hole is called a weep hole and the presence of coolant coming from this hole is a sign that the water pump is about to fail. The reason water pumps have weep holes is to protect the support bearing in the event the coolant seal fails. Typical Water Pump  | When this seal fails, coolant seeps out of the hole instead of making its way into the bearing. If the bearing were to fail during a run, the result would be catastrophic. To keep your costs under control, consider getting a quote to replace your water pump.
Do you have a question for GT? Submit your question to training@gentechus.com and we'll answer every question. With your permission we may publish your question in our next issue. |
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About GEN-TECH
GEN-TECH is your source for complete power generation systems.
We service equipment, made by every major manufacturer in the engine driven generator business, at locations throughout the United States and around the world. We take great pride in being your single source of responsibility for your emergency systems before and after the sale. We are your full service, one stop, generator system supplier combining sales, service, parts, rental and training under one roof!
Arizona Generator Technology, Inc.
dba: GEN-TECH
7901 N. 70th Ave.
Glendale, Arizona 85303
800-625-8324
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Store Locations: Glendale, AZ | Tucson, AZ | N. Las Vegas, NV |
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Power Design PRO Software
Free Software  | The most powerful electrical and mechanical design and sizing tool on the
market, Generac Industrial Power's Power Design Pro is a one stop solution
center for the consulting engineer. In addition to state of the art generator sizing and analysis, it includes... read more
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EGSA Certification
EGSA
Certification will identify those technicians who not only
have a broad knowledge of electricity, mechanical and electrical components and
the interaction between them, but are proficient in the installation, service,
maintenance, and repair of On-Site Power generation systems. Our
EGSA-certified work force at GEN-TECH shows our
customers that our personnel are highly qualified and that our
organization is committed to excellence. |
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Quoting Electricity
"In 1892, the world's first long distance power lines between Green Creek
and Bodie, California were run 13 miles in a straight line! At the
time, engineers
were afraid the power running through the lines would not be able to
turn sharp corners and that it would jump out of the line and into the
ground." "I am an expert of electricity. My father occupied the
chair of applied electricity at the state prison." -- W.
C. Fields
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