Generator Maintenance – Fuel Polishing

Keeping plenty of back-up fuel for your generators is vital for maintaining power. However, over time, diesel can start to degrade and get contaminated with various substances. At First Class Generator, we help keep your fuel clean and ready to use with fuel polishing services. When your fuel is contaminated, it can cause your generators can cause breakdowns and engine failure, which can be costly to repair or may even require complete replacement of your generator. Without fuel polishing services, you have two choices: throw out the fuel or risk damaging your generator. Instead, fuel polishing is a simple, cost-effective solution to help treat your diesel to reduce these risks. Fuel polishing can also help improve fuel performance and efficiency, so it costs less to run your generators. Some common contaminants in generator fuel include:

• Water
• Microbes
  • Bacteria
  • Yeast
  • Mold
  • Biofilm
• Solid particles
  • Rust
  • Dirt
  • Wax
  • Soot
  • Organic substances

Your diesel can become contaminated for many different reasons, such as condensation in the tank or even in the diesel supply chain itself. Therefore, regular fuel analysis for your diesel can help detect contaminants and determine whether you need fuel polishing. At First Class Generator, we start by conducting fuel analysis to identify the type of contamination in your fuel. Then, we use state-of-the-art fuel polishing equipment and methods to remove these contaminants and restore your diesel quality so you can use it without risk for your generators. Our full-service generator experts have the time and money saving solutions you need for your power generation needs. How often should you have fuel polishing done for your backup fuel? This depends on many different factors. However, most oil companies and generator manufacturers recommend fuel analysis and polishing at least once per year to maintain diesel quality. If your facility features a level one emergency power supply system, then fuel polishing should be done at least twice a year to ensure your generators can run effectively and at peak efficiency on your backup fuel. Adding fuel polishing services to your maintenance program can help provide peace of mind that your standby generators are ready to provide you power during outages and emergencies. In addition, you may need fuel polishing if you notice signs of contaminated diesel. Some common signs that you need fuel polishing include:

• Blocked filters
• Fuel system failure
• Worn fuel injectors
• Corroded tanks
• Engine failure

Therefore, if you notice these symptoms of contaminated diesel, it’s time to call our team for fuel polishing. Fuel problems are the most common cause of generator failure and fuel polishing is a frequently-forgotten part of generator maintenance. At First Class Generator, we help you determine the best fuel maintenance plan to ensure your generators operate when you need them. At First Class Generator, we offer comprehensive generator services for commercial generators. When you need fuel polishing or generator service, our experts are here to help provide peace of mind that you’re ready for power outages. Our technicians offer expertise in fuel polishing for diesel, red diesel, or biodiesel to help ensure high quality fuel for your generators. We’re available 24/7 to help you when you need it most. Call us today to schedule fuel polishing services for your emergency fuel.