Power generators / emergency power generators

Prepared for power outages!

Thanks to increasingly modern technology, electricity is now an indispensable part of every household. This progress has naturally also affected agriculture, finding its way into virtually every sector.

But what do you do if the power suddenly goes out – because of a storm, fallen power lines due to snow pressure, power plant failures or simply because of maintenance work?

It is often only at this point that one becomes aware of which devices and supplies depend on electricity. If no precautions have been taken, it is often too late and an independent supply is no longer possible.

A power outage can have serious consequences, especially in agriculture. Whether it's the health of valuable livestock, the supply of feed, water, and air to the animals, or the milking parlor, cooling, lighting, etc.

In the event of a power failure, the farmer is obliged to ensure that the animals are supplied with electricity – if this is dependent on electricity, precautions must be taken by means of an emergency power generator.

There are a wide variety of devices available. Diesel, gasoline, and PTO generators are the most commonly used. The latter is particularly suitable for agriculture, as it represents a cost-effective alternative to diesel engines and requires little maintenance. A distinction is made between devices for field use and home use. For field use, protection is provided by a dedicated fuse box on the generator. For home use, the power is supplied via the house's own fuse box; in this case, a mains disconnect switch must be installed by an electrician.

The so-called AVR control is important here; it compensates for voltage fluctuations and ensures the operation of household electrical appliances. With PTO generators, the required tractor power must also be taken into account – for example, a generator with a continuous output of 30 kVA requires a tractor with 75 hp to be able to continuously supply this power.

Diesel and gasoline generators are powered by the respective fuel. Their mileage is somewhat limited by the integrated fuel tank. Diesel generators are more fuel-efficient, but they are heavier, louder, and somewhat more expensive to purchase. It's important to note that these units require regular functional testing. Regardless of which unit you choose, you should always consider the future and allow for a margin of 20-30% in generator power when purchasing a new unit to accommodate any future expansions.

Please also consider seemingly trivial or simple things like lighting, cooling, or water supply. Sometimes these devices also consume more voltage than initially thought.

For larger consumers (electric motors), the starting current (up to 2.5 times the rated power) must also be taken into account.

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