Fuel Management: Expert Tips to Winter-Proof Your Diesel Generator
A well-crafted fuel management plan is key to keeping your generator running smoothly during the cold months. With winter approaching, power outages due to snowstorms, ice, and freezing conditions are almost inevitable. For businesses, a reliable generator is a critical asset, keeping essential systems running smoothly during outages. However, simply having a generator isn’t enough; keeping it fuelled optimally is essential.
In this post, we’ll delve into how expert fuel management services can winter-proof your generator, ensuring you’re ready for any winter challenges.
importance of fuel management
When the power goes out in winter, a well-fuelled generator becomes your lifeline. Keeping your business or critical equipment running relies entirely on your generator’s ability to maintain power.
However, winter brings unique challenges to generator fuel. Extreme cold can affect fuel quality, reduce efficiency, and lead to problems like diesel fuel gelling. Pleavin Petroleum’s expert fuel management services ensure that you’re using the right fuel type and maintaining the fuel supply necessary to handle even the coldest conditions.
Preparing diesel generators
Diesel is one of the most reliable generators for back-up power and is a common choice for businesses. However, in freezing conditions, untreated diesel can gel and clog fuel lines, rendering your generator useless. Pleavin Petroleum provides winter-proof diesel that contains specialised additives that enhance performance in cold weather, ensuring your generator stays operational even when the temperature drops.
Winter-proofing your generator isn’t just about the fuel you use—it’s also about storage. Cold weather presents several challenges to fuel storage, from freezing temperatures to contamination. To prevent freezing, it is essential to keep your fuel stored in insulated, weather-resistant tanks.
For diesel, keeping your tank filled can also help as it reduces the risk of condensation, which can lead to water contamination and degrade the fuel. Water in fuel can cause significant damage to your generator, including clogged filters and reduced efficiency.
With a fuel management plan with Pleavin Petroleum, you can rest assured that these issues are addressed, and your fuel remains fresh and contaminant-free.
FUEL MANAGEMENT sERVICES
One of the biggest challenges during winter is ensuring you always have enough fuel, especially when storms hit unexpectedly.
With Pleavin Petroleum’s automated fuel management services, we monitor your generator’s fuel consumption in real-time, ensuring you always have a steady supply. Our specialist account managers will track your fuel levels and send automatic deliveries before you run low, so you’ll never have to worry about manually checking or running out of fuel at a critical moment.
Additionally, our scheduled nationwide fuel delivery is customised based on your generator’s size, fuel consumption rate, and past usage patterns, ensuring you have what you need before any winter storm hits.
COMMON GENERATOR FUELLING MISTAKES
Ensuring your generator is properly fuelled is crucial for its reliable operation, especially during the winter months. However, there are several common mistakes that can compromise your generator’s performance. Here are some key pitfalls to avoid:
Waiting Too Long to Refuel: One common mistake is waiting until a major storm is approaching to refuel. This can lead to delays, shortages, and unnecessary stress. Pleavin Petroleum’s proactive fuel management systems take the guesswork out of the process, ensuring you’re always prepared.
Underestimating Fuel Needs: It’s crucial to calculate your generator’s fuel consumption rate based on the load and expected run time. Make sure you have enough fuel to last through longer outages, especially in rural areas or locations that experience extended winter storms or flooding.
Overlooking Fuel Quality: Fuel that sits in storage for extended periods can deteriorate, particularly during winter months. It’s essential to ensure your fuel remains fresh and functional to avoid performance issues. At Pleavin Petroleum, we offer ongoing maintenance solutions, including fuel polishing services, which effectively remove contaminants and ensure your fuel stays clean and ready for use.
EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY
Even with the best planning, unexpected circumstances can deplete fuel supplies during prolonged winter outages. Pleavin Petroleum’s emergency fuel delivery service ensures that you’re never left without power, offering fast response refuelling when you need it most.
Whatever the time or day, whether it be 4 am on a Monday morning or 11 pm on a Friday night, you can order fuel with us 24/7, 365 days a year. We’ve helped countless businesses maintain power even during the most extreme weather conditions, providing peace of mind that fuel is always available, no matter what.
Stay Winter-Ready with PLEAVIN PETROLEUM
From routine fuel deliveries to emergency refuelling, we are your trusted partner in staying powered throughout the winter. At Pleavin Group, we offer more than just fuel solutions. Our sister company, Pleavin Power, provides comprehensive generator services—from maintenance to sales and hire—ensuring your backup power system is fully optimised.
Contact us today to learn how Pleavin Petroleum can winter-proof your fuel management strategy and provide peace of mind to your business.