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How to choose a diesel generator?

When choosing a diesel generator set, the following six guidelines can be followed:

1. understand the brand and market reputation

* Domestic well-known brands: Shang Chai, Weichai, Yuchai, etc., enjoy good reputation in sales and market.

* Imported preferred brands: Cummins, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz MTU, etc., also have a prominent position and praise in the industry.

* In-depth understanding of the source and composition of the unit: including diesel engine, generator, control cabinet manufacturing background and brand, in order to comprehensively evaluate the overall quality of the unit.

2.determine the power requirements of the unit reasonably

* Specify the type of use: regular, continuous or standby/emergency to meet the needs of different scenarios.

* Calculate the required power: According to the power requirements of the equipment at the work site, determine the appropriate rated power and maximum output power.

* Understand the concept of power: distinguish between apparent power (KVA) and effective power (KW), and pay attention to the unit conversion (1KVA=0.8KW).

3. Choose a reputable manufacturer

* Avoid second-hand refurbishment risk: Give priority to legitimate manufacturers to reduce the possibility of buying refurbished equipment.

* Verification of qualification: Check whether the manufacturer has brand authorization and OEM certificate to ensure product quality.

* Examine the strength of the manufacturer: understand its size and operating history as a reference to assess its professionalism and stability.

4. Compare price and delivery time

* Multi-party inquiry: Contact multiple suppliers to compare the reasonableness of their quotations and delivery deadlines.

* Market research: Understand industry averages to ensure competitive prices and delivery times from selected suppliers.

5. pay attention to the supply of spare parts

* Confirm the source of parts: whether it is domestic or imported units, it should be ensured that the manufacturer can provide sufficient parts and consumables.

* Pre-planning: Consider possible future maintenance needs and select suppliers who can provide the required parts in a timely manner.

6.pay attention to the quality of after-sales service

*Understand the scope of services: Ensure that suppliers provide comprehensive technical support and consulting services.

*Evaluate service response: Consider the supplier's after-sales service response speed and problem solving ability.

To sum up, when purchasing diesel generator sets, it should be considered from the aspects of brand reputation, power demand, manufacturer reputation, price delivery comparison, spare parts supply and after-sales service. I hope you find these suggestions helpful.

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