APS Generator Blog

For businesses in Delray Beach and the rest of South Florida, commercial generators are incredibly important. They provide power backup and even act as the sole power source for businesses that cannot afford any downtime without hurting their bottom line. This makes these generators a crucial piece of machinery for most businesses to keep their production or services running smoothly. Commercial generator installation, maintenance, and repairs are all part of setting up and keeping these machine...

Weather forecasts and predictions like winter storms are frightening, and the unexpected loss of electricity and heat poses a significant risk to both families and workplaces. Generators may help lessen this risk; you can’t sprinkle some fairy dust or wave your wand and hope your generator will run flawlessly. It is vital to prepare to keep your property and family safe during winter storms in advance. Here are several actions you may take to plan for a snowstorm with an emergency pack and a gen...

The Importance of Properly Installing Commercial Generator Constant power outages are becoming an increasing worry for business firms in the United States. The minor power problem might have severe implications and impede your business operations. It doesn't matter how many precautions you might have taken to avoid unforeseen mishaps. Sometimes things are beyond your control. Power cuts in commercial setups can result in monetary losses and lead to safety concerns, security hazards, communicatio...

Propane tanks are a key component for various industrial and consumer activities. You use them for heating and cooking fuel and other residential, commercial, and agricultural needs. With the ongoing digital revolution, gas tank monitoring has become a necessity. As technology becomes more advanced and your reliance on gas increases, it is important to have the ability to monitor these tanks digitally to prevent any safety issues. Discussed below are the benefits of propane tank monitoring and h...

Taken from an NPR article dated April 7, 2022 Scientists at Colorado State University (CSU) are predicting another above-average hurricane season in 2022. They say there will be at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes — four of which will be Category 3 or higher. An average season normally has 14 named storms, around seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. This increased prediction continues a trend that researchers have seen for some time. Last season, CSU scientists predicted 17 name...

Let’s face it, tanks are expensive.  And in order for them to last a long time, propane tanks and metallic piping need protection . . . Cathodic Protection.  Corrosion can be defined as a disease of steel. Coating the steel tank is the first line of defense against corrosion however Cathodic Protection will make a steel propane tank and its piping immune to the disease of corrosion.  APS installs a connected Magnesium Anode Bag with every underground tank that will provide a curre...

We have become oddly familiar with the possibility of a hurricane or other natural event that can, for a short period of time, knock out power to an area and leave us without electricity for several days to a week or more. But what only a few have thought about (at least until recently), is how vulnerable our power grid is to sabotage in the form of cyber-attacks or even physical attacks that can knock out electricity for extended periods of time. The recent cyber-attacks on our oil pipeline and...

Directional boring, also known as Horizontal Directional Drilling or HDD, is the process of drilling underground to install electrical and other services. These services are essential to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It's safer than digging a trench because it doesn't disrupt traffic or carry the risk of collapsing. High-tech, custom-built maxi rigs, and drilling fluid are used to drive a drill bit through the ground to make room for the needed pipes, cables, and conduit. Dr...

Many people believe that running a business is easier than a regular employment-based job. However, they tend to overlook one of the most basic factors of running a business – maintenance. While in a traditional 9 to 5, you work under a boss, who probably has their own set of bosses and supervisors and separate department all together (if it is a big enough company) to look after maintenance issues and restorations. In fact, your employer may even hire a professional third party specializing in ...

Commercial generators are essential for large businesses as even with a small power breakdown, they can suffer a loss worth millions of dollars. But by investing in a generator, you can prevent loss where every minute counts. They can immediately supply power when there is a power breakdown. But simply installing a commercial generator is not enough. You have to make sure that you maintain it regularly so that it last longer without breaking down. Without further ado, let’s check out the seven b...

Never take another cold shower again! Rinnai tankless water heaters heat water on demand, so you’re never limited to a fixed pre-heated supply as with a tank. You’ll enjoy hot water when you want it, for as long as you need it. Take a shower, wash dishes and do laundry all at the same time! Space Savings and Flexible Installation Options The experts at Assurance Power Systems can explain to you the many benefits of a gas tankless water heater which includes taking up significantly less space tha...

For those people who have invested in or are thinking about investing in a power generator for back-up power needs, extra electrical needs, or live in an area susceptible an important factor to think about should be the type of fuel that is used. There are many sources of fuel for providing electrical energy from the generator including gasoline, natural gas, diesel, solar, wind, and a few other fuel sources as well. The type of fuel selected for a generator can have big impacts on everything fr...

Suppliers and partners. Customers. Employees. These are all the people your company is most concerned about when a disaster strikes.   Dealing with electrical outages can be frightening for anyone. When you have so many depending on you to provide them with services and goods, it can get stressful.   In cases such as these, you want to have regular a generator maintenance plan.   Today, we're exploring some of the benefits of having such a plan, and why every business should have ...

Tips For Older Adults and Seniors in South Florida The population of South Florida has always been characterized by seniors and older adults. The overall population of the country is getting older and this trend in Hurricane prone areas such as Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm beach counties is not expected to change anytime soon. Emergency preparedness for older adults and senior citizens from Cooper City to Coral Springs requires a bit more thought as their needs and abilities necessitate ...

Assurance Power Systems breaks down the reasons you need backup   As of this writing, it is mid-November, and Hurricane Iota has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it nears landfall in Central America. Folks there are still recovering from Hurricane Eta just 2 weeks ago, as are the over 350,000 South Florida residents who lost power from that haphazard storm. Granted, most Florida folks are accustomed to the occasional short, hour-long outages. But if they have spent more than one or two...

Emergency generators are essential to have when the power goes out during a storm or power outage here in South Florida. Both portable and residential stand alone emergency standby generators are now more affordable than ever, and some South Floridians take the less expensive option and place portable generators in their garage as a quick fix option. While using a inexpensive generator can be a real lifesaver for you, your family and neighbors, you should be aware that there are three key things...

Our Crew is Powering Through Hurricane Season 2020 and The Pandemic The concerns of our Dade, Broward and Palm Beach communities during this difficult time of Covid-19 affect all of us. We want to make sure that our friends and family are safe and that our essential businesses continue to function. It may often seem as of late that many things we take for granted are now a bit beyond our control, and to some extent that statement might not be all that far off, but for the folks here at Assurance...

Hurricane season is in full force and it’s only a matter of time before we get hit with one of those storms that turns a bad situation into a nightmare, and although we humans are often prepared with a standby generator and a secure location, we often forget that fur babies and other loved pets may be at significant risk or at least incredibly stressed. We at Assurance Power Systems want to remind you that pets may have some special needs that we often overlook, so here are some helpful hints to...

Dear Customers, Affiliates, and Friends, On behalf of the entire APS team, I thank you for being a part of our family and hope to continue our relationship for many years to come.  Family Matters This is to formally announce that APS recently re-structured the organization to sole ownership. My name is Mitchell Dinnerman, and I am the President of APS after being the co-owner since inception. Craig Douglas, is our new Vice President and has decades of experience and expertise. Will Ferrigno...