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In addition to providing operators with a heightened level of safety and simplified installation, ESL’s complete line of UL/cUL Listed refrigerated container plugs are designed to withstand wet marine environments and ensure a watertight seal. Watch the magic as ESL demonstrates its playful take on a water ingress test.
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
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
When selecting a company switch for an entertainment venue, it is important to focus on what you are setting out to accomplish. Generally speaking, entertainment centers are searching for a way for visiting road-shows to connect quickly and safely to a venue’s in-house power.
ESL Power Systems, Inc. is proud to have sponsored the MXD Tennis Championship Tournament this past weekend, in an effort to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes. The mixed doubles event helped raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Seattle Guild, an organization that has raised more than $56 million since its foundation in 1970. Read more