Most of us take electricity for granted.
When we flip the light switch, we expect the light to turn on.
When we plug in the electric grill, we expect it to be ready before the neighbors arrive for the backyard cookout.
If there's a power outage, everyone immediately calls the electric company to complain and ask how long they'll have to wait before the electricity comes back on.
But what happens when the electricity goes out for days at a time, like when a hurricane or other natural disaster destroys the power lines?
Or what happens in a place like a hospital, where even a short power outage could cause the failure of a life-sustaining respirator or a doctor's operating tools, resulting in the death of a patient?
What about the thousands of food manufacturers, grocery stores, and restaurants, which might have to throw away thousands of dollars worth of refrigerated food every time the electricity goes out for a short time?
The answer for all of these situations is a standby generator.
Basically, a standby generator is a stand-alone system that can produce a limited amount of electricity for a limited amount of time.
In addition to a generator itself, the system usually includes an engine, a fuel tank, an engine speed regulator and a generator voltage regulator.
Many units are equiped with a battery-powered automatic starting system.
Larger units, especially those in hospitals and commercial businesses, are usually connected directly to the building's wiring so that when the electricity goes out, the standby generator automatically comes on.
A standby generator can also be wired into your home's electrical wiring, but it is not a "do it yourself" job; it requires installation by a qualified electrical contractor.
You might also need to get a permit from your local building inspector's office.
Standby generators come in a wide range of sizes, from small portable units that can supply several hundred watts of power, to large industrial units that can supply over a million watts.
Most units that are designed for emergency use in the home can supply between 15 and 45 kilowatts and can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $25,000 or more, depending on how many electrical appliances you want to run for how many days, and how big of a fuel tank you want sitting in your yard or buried under it.
Most of the smaller units are fueled by gasoline, while the larger units use liquid propane, natural gas or diesel.
During the recent hurricanes in Florida, there were news reports of homeowners whose standby generators supplied electricity to their homes for a week or more.
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eCycle Offers High Efficiency Auxiliary Power Units (APU) for Trucks and Locomotives- Provides Anti-Idling Solution
Temple, PA (ContentDesk) June 30, 2005 -- eCycle, a manufacturer of high efficiency generators, is pleased to announce its new line of auxiliary power units (APU) that offer up to 10 times the current of similar products presently on the market.
eCycle's APU was designed to answer industry's demand for lightweight, high efficiency mobile DC power solutions in compliance to the anti-idling laws that are being mandated throughout Canada and the United States.
These units are perfect for vehicles requiring additional DC power as part of a total generation system.
Depending on the application, the units can be configured to produce up to 6kW at low voltage (14, 28 or 72VDC) with current up to 400A.
Until now, there has not been a generator that can produce high current in a low voltage system.
eCycle's unique electronically commutated motor/generator (CMG) utilizes SolidSlot? technology that replaces traditional windings with bars of copper. ...
eCycle Offers High Efficiency Auxiliary Power Units (APU) for Trucks and Locomotives- Provides Anti-Idling Solution
Word Power ? the Sword of the Spirit
Copyright 2006 So-lu'shunz Leadership Services
"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." - Ephesians 6:17, 18
The Holy Spirit arrested me one day with this: "the Word is as much a manifestation of God as is Jesus, with the same power, two forms of the same Thing."
I am sure everyone is in agreement, until the words with the same power perhaps.
We acknowledge that Jesus is Lord and accept the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
But the Word, a manifestation of God, the same as Jesus - that might take some consideration and the Word having the same power as Jesus - - now that may be a real stretch.
Let's dig into the Word together.
Follow along with me for a few minutes and see how this comes alive...
Electric Generator and Power Generator Safety Tips
When buying a diesel generator make a list of the lights and equipment that will be running off the generator. Total the wattage requirements to determine the capacity of the generator. Compare wattage requirement and the price of the generator. If the generator is to be connected directly to the electrical system, then it is advisable to hire a qualified technician to install the transfer switch. Ensure that the generator has adequate storage capacity, longer usage time at a stretch, overload protection and auto shut off facility.
Portable generators are critical to have in emergencies or for use in areas where there is no traditional electricity.
Always keep in mind there are safety issues related to the proper use of the generators. Portable generators can cause electrocution if they are left in the rain or sitting in water. Keep the generator under a canopy where it is protected, but not totally enclosed. It must still have adequate ventilation. Never touch...
Electric Generator and Power Generator Safety Tips
New Tools Offer a Reality Check for Consultants? Marketing
San Francisco, CA (ContentDesk) September 14, 2005 -- "About Us." "Our Qualifications." "Our Clients." Too many consultants' Web sites are plagued with the royal "We" syndrome. This inward focus is just one of the shortcomings of many consultants' Web sites.As a result, the message of many consultants' sites falls on deaf ears. "It seems as though many of these consultants are breathing too much of their own air," says Michael W. McLaughlin, the co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants and a consulting industry veteran.McLaughlin created a free, automated assessment tool to help consultants analyze the marketing power of their Web sites.
The Guerrilla Consulting Web Site Self-Assessment is available at the following URL: http://www.automatedassessments.com/assessment.aspx?id=144.Industry jargon is another problem that plagues consultants' communications, both on the Web and offline....
Generators
Generators are used for the generation of electric power. There are basically two types of generators: standby generators and portable generators. Generators ensure that most of the essential appliances can be run whenever there is a power outage. Standby generators provide backup power in homes and offices and are permanently installed outside the house or office building. They are plugged into the electric circuits or home wiring.
Standby generators can automatically detect disruption in the usual electric supply and begin supplying power within a few seconds. Portable generators are usually used in places where there is no supply of power or the need for power is less such as on construction sites camps. These generators are sufficient for lighting and to run appliances like televisions, refrigerators, sump pumps and furnaces.
Generators are available in varying size and output power. The choice of buying the right type of generator depends upon a number of factors...
eCycle, Incorporated To Display At 1st Annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy And Sustainable Living Festival
Temple, PA (ContentDesk) September 11, 2005 -- eCycle announced today that it will be exhibiting at the 1st annual PA Energy Fest located in Kempton, PA on September 23-24, 2005.
The event will focus on renewable energy and sustainable living. Attendees will have a chance to see the new line of eCycle's Auxiliary Power Units (APU) and DC Generators.
The APU was designed to answer market demand for lightweight, high efficiency mobile DC power solutions in compliance with anti-idling laws that are being mandated throughout Canada and the United States.
These units are ideal for vehicles requiring DC power as part of a total generation system.
Depending on the application, the units can be configured to produce up to 6kW at low voltage (14, 28 or 72VDC) with current up to 400A.Recreational vehicles, residential and small business power back-up, including in conjunction with solar, wind and hydropower, will benefit from the eCycle APU.
eCycle, Incorporated To Display At 1st Annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy And Sustainable Living Festival
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Annuity Lead Generation
Copyright 2006 Brian Maroevich
If you want to generate more annuity leads from your marketing efforts, here are five annuity lead generation tips you should consider:
Your Audience: Whether you are marketing on the Internet, using direct-mail, or creating display ads, marketing to the right audience is crucial. Even the best marketing piece or sales presentation is worthless if it's presented to people who are not interested!
Do your research.
Who is your target audience?
What do they read?
What are their fears?
What are their desires?
These are just some of the questions you should ask, and once you have the answer you are on your way to uncovering a hungry market.
Benefits: Although it's important to know your products thoroughly, it's equally as important to know the benefits of each feature.
Agents are so focused on how an annuity works that they often lose sight of the benefits....