Electrical Power

Do You have an Effective Emergency Backup System?

Erika Thorson

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September is National Preparedness Month.  Is your business ready in the event of an emergency? We can mitigate risk, both to our lives and our property, by being proactive and planning ahead for a disaster.

As a business owner, being prepared means having an effective emergency backup system.  An important step in implementing this system is selecting a manual transfer switch that can quickly and safely be connected to a generator should utility power be out for a prolonged period of time. In ESL’s blog, 6-Ways to Select a Manual Transfer Switch we cover the factors that should be considered when determining which type of transfer switch is most suitable for your business.

Ensure your business will be the one to have the lights on in the aftermath of an emergency…

In addition to a reliable back up system, your company should have a plan. Determine how you’ll get your business back up and running. Make a Check list! Assign responsibilities and determine if additional training is necessary to perform the tasks assigned. Include a backup person responsible for a task if your primary is off site.

Plan regularly scheduled maintenance. Keep your equipment up to standards and ready at a moment’s notice. NEC regional standards provide guidelines for regularly testing electrical equipment. ESL’s TripleSwitch —  a 3-way manual transfer switch —  simplifies load bank testing procedures and also provides a safe way to connect a backup generator in the event a permanent generator malfunctions. Read more about this process in our recent blog on how to Streamline Load Bank Testing.

Ensure your business will be the one to have the lights on in the aftermath of an emergency, ready to serve your customers at a time when demand is high!

Remember, it’s never too late to make sure that you’re prepared for an emergency or loss of power!

ESL’s Power Metering & Reefer Monitoring Assembly

Erika Thorson

Power metering and reefer monitoring assembly

ESL Power Systems, Inc. and Refrigerated Transport Electronics have teamed up to offer an integrated solution encompassing Reefer Outlets, Revenue-grade Power Metering and Reefer Monitoring. This system provides a single source of information for reefers while reporting energy consumption per reefer with revenue-grade accuracy.

The monitoring system uses power meters that can be integrated with RTE’s GRASP software. ESL’s assembly can be designed for multi-gang configurations in multiple mounting options.

Terminals can gain significant value from real data on reefer power consumption. With reefer containers accounting for up to 50% of a terminals total electric consumption, improving reefer management can deliver significant savings by providing necessary data. Power parameters measured with this new system include total power consumption, RMS current and voltage, frequency and power factor. This system also measures reefer parameters including Container ID, Sensor Valves; temperature, air, moisture, etc., Reefer operations; fan speeds, controller modes and Pre-trip state & alarms.

The potential impact for terminals and reefer service providers worldwide will be significant for understanding actual consumption, the baseline carbon footprint and improving terminal energy efficiency.

View ESL’s Power Metering & Reefer Monitoring capabilities sheet for additional information.

ESL Power Systems, Inc. & Electrical Systems Ltd. Announce Merger

Erika Thorson

ESL Company Merger

January 1st, 2016 — Corona, CA — ESL Power Systems, Inc., a leading electrical equipment manufacturer for industrial and commercial applications, and Electrical Systems Ltd., a UL 508A control panel builder focusing on the Southern California region, are pleased to announce their merger effective January 1st, 2016.

For nearly 25 years, both companies have shared the same ownership and facilities, but have operated as independent businesses. The companies have regularly collaborated and tapped into each other’s expertise in their respective fields to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded. This merger is expected to strengthen ESL’s position in all the markets served. In addition, the blending of the teams will result in greater internal efficiencies and capabilities.
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ShowSwitch At The Bat

Erika Thorson

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Baseball has held our attention for more than a hundred years.  For decades, we have cheered alongside our friends, hugged our family, and given high-fives to complete strangers, as we participate in “America’s Pastime.” A baseball game can be a relaxing, nostalgic event, but have you ever wondered what it takes to orchestrate this amazing spectacle? The field is lit up, the announcer’s voice is booming through speakers, and the beer in my hand is ice cold…where is the power coming from? Read more →