Greetings!
Independence Day  |
The 4th of July is observed in many different ways by people all across this great nation, and we see Independence Day as a time to celebrate our freedoms, liberty and the people we care about. At GEN-TECH we'd like to take a moment to express our gratitude to the people who made this special day possible, and look at some of the history behind Independence Day.
On July 4th, 1776 the men who became known as the Founding Fathers voted on and adopted the Declaration of Independence. This remarkable document stated that the 13 colonies, which made up the country at the time, were free from the control of King George III of England. The King was noted for committing injustices such as oppressing the people of this nation, keeping a standing army on our soil and giving them excessive authority, and most memorably taxation without representation.
After ratification, The Declaration of Independence was met with triumphant approval, and news about this historical event spread throughout the world quickly. Over the next few weeks 56 members of the Congressional Congress signed the declaration. The most famous signature is that of John Hancock. Many claim Hancock's large, flamboyant signature was done to ensure King George could read his name clearly and without spectacles.
In 1941 the Fourth of July was officially recognized as a national holiday. This July 4th we will celebrate our independence and American pride with a variety of activities. We will attend parades and festivals, host backyard barbecues and gather together for impressive fireworks displays.
So, whatever you do to celebrate the 4th of July, we hope you will share a safe and exciting holiday with friends and family, remembering why July 4th is such a momentous holiday. Have a happy Independence Day, and thank you for looking through our newsletter. Sincerely, Michael Bonville
GEN-TECH
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Paralleling Generators is Not
an Olympic Sport
Parallel Bars  | In our business, we frequently use the term "paralleling"
when referring to on-site standby generator systems. Just mentioning a paralleling system would cause the client to get a look in their eyes like a calf staring at a new gate. You could just see visions of
increased engineering, installation, equipment and maintenance costs starting
to run through their mind, not to mention a general fear of the complexity of a
paralleling system. In simple terms "paralleling" means to feed a common
electrical bus with multiple generators to provide more power to the electrical
system than a single generator can produce. The power provided is the sum of the kilowatt (kW) rating of the
generator sets. For instance, we can use
three 500kW generators running in parallel to provide a 1500kW capability to
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Ask GT?
Ask GT a question! |
Question: How is AC Voltage converted into DC, and vice versa? Answer: To explain how AC is converted to DC, simply imagine a ratchet and how it operates. With a ratchet, the force on the socket is only applied in one direction and clicks (or slips) in the opposite direction. So, to convert AC to DC, we use this "electrical ratchet" which only allows the charges to move in one direction. These "ratchets" are called Diodes or Rectifiers. They act like a one-way valve for flowing charges in wires. To change alternating current into one-way direct current, just add a diode to the circuit. Bridge Rectifier  | Or, if you need a device which takes in AC and produces DC, hook four diodes together (this is called a "full wave bridge rectifier.) This principle is used on all direct excited generators on the market today. Converting DC to AC is more difficult. Some sort of "electrical wiggler" is required. The circuit is not simple, and must contain transistors or other types of electronic switching. This type of device is called a "DC to AC inverter." 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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Workplace Safety
Safety  | Think
Safety first, last, and in-between. Safety must be your first thought as
you drive to work to begin the day's work, and it needs to be on your mind as
you leave and drive home at the end of the day. Planning and
attention to details pay off in a safer, more
efficient job. Fact: 90% of accidents are a result of lack of attention or lack
of planning, and are preventable. The goal of safety is to begin the day, and
end the day safely. There are many young careless people, but
there are no retired careless people. Make a difference, Think Safety! |
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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
Byrne's Law: In any electrical circuit, appliances and wiring will burn out to protect fuses. --Robert Byrne
If the presence of electricity can be made visible in any part of the circuit, I see no reason why intelligence may not be transmitted instantaneously by electricity. --Samuel Morse
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