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Practical guides, sizing tips, and industry insights to help you make smarter power protection decisions.

Blog · Thursday 13th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

The SDMO Generator Spec Trap: What I've Learned Reviewing 200+ Industrial Power Orders

Why buying an 800 kW SDMO generator is more than matching kVA ratings. A quality inspector's perspective on specs, [...]

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Blog · Wednesday 12th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

How to Choose a Backup Generator: SDMO, Kohler, Diesel, Propane, and Transfer Switch Installation

A practical backup power guide from a purchasing manager who has bought, rented, and installed generators. Covers 900 kW [...]

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Blog · Wednesday 12th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

How to Test for Power with a Multimeter: A 6-Step Generator Output Checklist

Step-by-step guide for testing generator output with a multimeter. Covers no-load and loaded voltage tests, ISO 8528-5 t [...]

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Blog · Tuesday 11th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Generator Buying Checklist: 7 Points That Cost Me $42,000 to Learn

A practical 7-point generator purchase checklist from a procurement veteran who learned the hard way. Covers 30-amp tran [...]

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Blog · Tuesday 11th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

SDMO Generator FAQ: 400 kVA vs 30 kW Diesel, Dual Fuel, and Inverter Generator Basics

An office buyer shares practical answers about SDMO generators: sizing a 400 kVA or 30 kW diesel unit, dual fuel natural [...]

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Blog · Monday 10th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

SDMO Generator FAQ: Sizing, Solar Alternatives, and Whole House Backup Costs

A procurement manager's honest FAQ on SDMO diesel generators, 30 kW and 800 kW Kohler-SDMO units, 10,000-watt solar [...]

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Blog · Monday 10th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

SDMO Generator FAQ: 400 kW vs 800 kW Kohler SDMO Sizing, Propane vs Gas, and Surge Protection Lessons

A field guide to Kohler SDMO generator sizing, whole-house propane tanks, gas vs propane fuel choices, and surge protect [...]

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Blog · Friday 7th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

SDMO Generator FAQ: What 200+ Emergency Installations Taught Me

An emergency power specialist answers the most common SDMO generator questions — 40 kVA sizing, Kohler-SDMO reliability, [...]

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Blog · Thursday 6th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

SDMO Generator Specs: A Quality Inspector's Take on 400 kW, 800 kW, and Inverter Parallel Kits

Honest, practical guidance on choosing an SDMO generator, why 400 kW and 800 kW models deserve attention, where Perkins [...]

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