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Apr. 25—Fort Carson is scheduled to test its emergency response backup generators during a drill Wednesday that the Army is calling the "Black Start Exercise." The purpose of the exercise is to test ...

The operator of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station west of Phoenix says a backup generator being tested at the plant failed but the plant is operating normally. Arizona Public Service Co. says ...

The Expert: I’ve been testing generators at Popular Mechanics for 5 years. In that time I’ve tested dozens of units, both big and small. Aside from testing, I also have experience using these devices ...

As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...

Features the company’s Evolution controller Includes Quiet-Test weekly self-test mode Sized to provide 24-hr minimum run time at ½ load The Protector Series of diesel-fueled backup generators features ...