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ESL Featured in Consulting Specifying Engineer Magazine

Lesleyanne Daniels

ESL Family of Companies was recently featured in Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine! If you missed it, click here to read the article and see some of our most popular backup power solutions in action.

Comparing permanent and portable backup generators

On a daily basis, members of the ESL team are asked a variety of questions from their customers. One of the most common topics is: “Should we invest in a manual or automatic transfer switch?”  We are asked this question so often that our team partnered with Business Energy contributor Dan Rafter to create an informative article, which was published in Consulting Specifying Engineer and Powerline magazines.

We were thrilled that these reputable publications agreed that our piece contained information that is valuable to local businesses as they plan for their emergency backup power needs. For more information on ESL’s emergency power product line, please visit us online, or reach out to our sales team for a brochure!

ESL Family of Companies Walks for JDRF

Lesleyanne Daniels
ESL celebrates their fundraising efforts for JDRF 2014.
ESL celebrates their fundraising efforts for JDRF 2014.

Once again, ESL Family of Companies joined forces with JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) in order to raise funds for much needed Type 1 Diabetes research. Sunday, November 9th, ESL’s employees, along with friends and families, met at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, to celebrate their collective fundraising efforts from the previous five weeks. Read more →

FAQ Corner: Manual vs. Automatic Transfer Switch

Lesleyanne Daniels

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a manual transfer switch with a portable generator versus an automatic transfer switch with a permanent generator?

This is a question that comes up frequently as businesses begin to assess the best way for them to be prepared for a power outage.

Advantages of a manual transfer switch with a portable generator:
First off, the cost of a manual transfer switch offers is significantly lower compared to purchasing and an automatic transfer switch and permanent generator. Additionally, manual transfer switch installation is easier, smaller in size and costs less; taking only days instead of weeks.

Comparatively, permanent generator installation requires multiple permits, maintenance, standard periodic testing and on-site fuel storage is required.

In the event of a power loss, a portable generator can be rented or used at other facilities. Read more →

3 Steps Towards Emergency Preparedness

Lesleyanne Daniels

3 Steps to Emergency Preparedness

 

3 Steps Towards Emergency Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month.  Are you ready in the event of an emergency? Regardless of where you live, chances are, there will be a time when you’re faced with an emergency situation.  Heavy rains can cause flooding, wind could disable power to your home and businesses, or natural disasters could hit unexpectedly.  While you can’t predict when a disaster will happen, you can prepare yourself with supplies and knowledge. Read more →

Clarifying Certifications for Manual Transfer Switch Equipment

Richard Traver

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When comparing NRTL Listings of different products, it is important to know what the appropriate UL standards are and how they apply to your specific application. You may not always be purchasing what you think you are. The most common UL Listings on emergency power connection equipment are as follows: Read more →