Choosing the Right Generator for Your Business
If you’re a business owner, the last thing you need is to experience costly downtime due to an unexpected power loss. Fortunately, reliable commercial generators are available to provide a power solution, but knowing how to choose generators that are right for your organization isn’t necessarily an easy task. Assessing Your Power Generation Needs A…
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Get To Work on a New Construction Career
With October’s designation as Careers in Construction Month, now is the perfect time to consider how a construction career can take you to new heights. Carter Machinery knows the importance of spreading the word about the demand for construction jobs. According to Build Your Future – an advocacy group for the construction industry – there…
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A Faster, Cleaner ‘Way of Life’
Looking for quieter, faster and cleaner outings on your boat? Carter Machinery can do that. We recently repowered an engine on a 1999 Carman Deadrise 40-foot clam boat named Way of Life. The owner was looking for a quieter, stronger performance than it was getting with its 420bhp marine engine. We upgraded the Way of…
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Re-Powering The ‘Pammy’
Carter Machinery knows the grueling nature of the marine environment can make your boat’s engine a shadow of its former self. We take pride in putting new life into your old vessel. We recently re-powered a 1988 Ocean Yacht Super Sport 48-foot vessel named Pammy located in Fisherman’s Wharf Marina in Virginia Beach. The owner…
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Upgrade Your Existing Generator to the Latest Caterpillar Technology With Our Engineered Control Panel
Technology changes at a rapid pace; your generator controls are no exception. When it’s time to update your generators’ control system, Carter Machinery’s retrofit program can bring the existing equipment in your emergency power system up to the latest industry standards at a significant cost savings over a new system. Emergency backup power systems should…
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Are You Compliant With Emergency Power Supply Regulations?
Not all construction jobs are created equal, from a legal standpoint. Work for nursing facilities and manufacturing industries requires special planning when it comes to emergency power supply systems (EPSS). Natural emergencies such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, mudslides, tornadoes, and flooding can cost a manufacturing plant millions of dollars. In addition, without adequate backup electricity during…
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Be Safe, Not Sorry On Equipment Coverage
In the construction industry, your equipment is your business. You won’t get your work done without it. That’s why it makes good financial sense to protect your company’s investment in machinery with warranties, protection plans and extended service programs. Insuring your most valuable business assets provides peace of mind in knowing your work won’t come to a…
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How to determine what size generator you need
Choosing the right size industrial generator for your worksite is not only important for making sure there is enough energy, but to also help keep machines and employees safe. Using the wrong size generator can lead to power surges, damaged equipment and even start a fire. That’s why you should always consult a certified electrician or a…
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Industrial Generator Safety Tips
Industrial generators are a necessary component for many major construction projects. As with any other piece of construction equipment, it is crucial to follow all safety precautions to avoid injuries and incidents. Here are some key safety tips to follow while using an industrial generator at your construction site. Select the right generator for your…
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