How to Repair a Generator: 5 Steps
One of the most sensible investments that you can make is purchasing a generator, whether it be to power work projects you are doing, help you run appliances during a sudden power outage or more. While power generators are highly reliable pieces of equipment, like any devices, they are prone to failure – meaning that […]
Case Study: Supporting VeloxServ, Data Centre & Server Hosting Company
The Problem VeloxServ, an independent UK Data Centre & Server Hosting company, found themselves facing significant challenges with their previous critical power provider. Poor communication and maintenance services were hindering VeloxServ’s ability to ensure the reliability and efficiency of their critical power systems. Recognizing the need for a change, VeloxServ sought out a new partner […]
Are Generators Dangerous?
Using a generator can be a daunting task, after all, there are plenty of articles and news stories of generators failing and things going wrong. There are, however, a number of steps that you can take when buying a generator to ensure that you are being as safe as possible and what to do if […]
Volts to Watts Calculator for Generator Power
When looking to convert your voltage measurements into watts for one reason or another it can be rather difficult to find the right calculations in order to carry out your conversions. Many people may tend to struggle with these sorts of conversions however there are some very simple things you can remember in order to […]
What Businesses Can Benefit From Commercial Generators?
Commercial and industrial-size generators have been put to use in a great number of different fields and industries in order to supply extra power when necessary. Power cuts in the modern day are not as common as they used to be – however, many companies nowadays still prefer to have one on standby to ensure […]
Preparing for SSE Power Outages: A Guide
As the years have passed, regular power outages have largely become a thing of the past – however, there are still many cases where this still occurs in certain areas of the world. We have begun to attribute power outages to harsh weather conditions instead of planned maintenance but both situations can be equally as […]
A Guide to Industrial Generator Services
As with all other types of generators, industrial generators are used to provide your home or office space with extra power or even backup power in the event of an outage. The difference between these types of generators and a traditional home generator, however, is that these generators are designed to endure much higher workloads […]
Generator Runs But No Power? How To Fix It
When first owning a generator, it can be a rather worrying feeling when they begin to malfunction no matter the cause or effect of the malfunction it is always a concerning feeling. If you have come to find that your generator is still running but you are not receiving any power from it to your […]
How To Prepare For a Planned Power Outage
Many people live in areas that are prone to power outages and will therefore be more than prepared in the eventuality that their power does shut off, usually due to harsh weather conditions. But in recent years, we have seen more of a prevalence of planned power outages in the UK and this has led […]
Power cuts: Why it matters & What to do?
Invest In Backup Power The threat of power outages caused by severe weather is a real concern for families, communities and businesses alike A backup power generator is a great way to ensure that your business operations continue as usual during power cuts. These generators act as a reliable and efficient source of backup power, […]
Key Benefits of Emergency Generator Hire
For many people living in areas that are vulnerable to power outages, generator hire can be an incredibly useful asset for your to be able to utilise at home or in your place of work. Hiring a generator is one of the most valuable forms of backup power that you can have as the right […]
Finding The Right Generator Maintenance Services
If you’re looking for generator maintenance services, it can be challenging to decide who to choose when you have never needed such services before. At Pleavin Power, we provide expert generator maintenance to areas all over the UK to all kinds of clients and are proud of the quality services that we can offer to […]
Benefits of Hiring a Generator For Your Business
One of the most annoying situations your business could be placed in is a power outage, and the lasting effect it could have on your company such as loss of revenue, starting to get behind your work schedule and more. Having a power generator available for your business can save you from having to experience […]
The Importance of Backup Generator Servicing
When investing in a generator, you are ensuring that you have backup power for when you need it most – for example, a sudden power blackout in your area. Any device is prone to breaking down over time, and generators are no exception – regardless of their reputation for being highly reliable pieces of equipment. […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Emergency Callouts Long days for the entire team at the moment: hires, support and repairs, working the hours and keeping the power on – where and when we can. We have taken a challenge to complete a total of 76 planned jobs before the 10th of December commences, but our emergency division keeps responding no […]
This Week at Pleavin Power
Emergency Callouts Extremely busy period for our Emergency division at the moment: hires, ongoing support and repairs, all happening around the clock to keep our clients online. Wolverhampton Call-Out Our team responded to a John Deere failure in a critical application on Sunday morning. We assessed the failure and deployed emergency temporary power to ensure […]
New Pleavin Power Home
This year, we have made the biggest leap in the business’s history. Relocating to a new building hasn’t been easy while it’s been in play since August 2021. This new space elevates us to new heights adding capacity, capability and all-around solid foundation for our continued growth. After officially getting the keys two weeks ago, […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Critical Power for Hire Most of our generators for hire are currently hired, providing power across the country. Last weekend, 350 kVA Critical power package was delivered ahead of install for an NHS client. The following day our team completed installs and tests, making sure equipment is ready for the short term hire. Last week, we […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Minor Servicing Our services are delivered across a very diverse portfolio, from emergency standby generators in hospitals through to prime power machines in chemical plants. The most vital part of equipment ownership is ensuring it receives the correct amount of maintenance at the correct intervals. Few months back, we sold a 220 kVA generator for […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Generator Sales and Deliveries Whether our customers are looking for prime, standby or critical power usage – we aim to offer the best solution. Currently, we have 33 kVA, 55 kVA, 66 kVA and 220 KVA Cummins diesel generators left in stock. High quality, cost effective and robust sets are ready for collection, delivery and installation. […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Emergency Refuelling As many businesses in the UK currently face fuel management issues, we offer same-day nationwide fuel support. Here at Pleavin Power, our team of specialists have access to over 20,000L of fuel, available immediately to keep engines running around the clock. Over the last week, we provided fuel up and down the country, […]
Sponsorship for James Croxton
Sponsorship for the Ultimate Pool Professional James Croxton News: Announcement Pleavin Power is delighted to announce an exciting new sponsorship for James Croxton, a professional English 8 Ball Pool player. James will be playing at The Ultimate Pool Professional Cup, the largest event organised by Ultimate Pool to date. Held between the 27th and 30th […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Critical Power Supply Pleavin Power have been awarded a new contract with Hyperoptic, Fibre Optic Broadband company. Starting with the first site this week, we will be continuously supplying short term uninterrupted power for a total of 22 clients’ sites. The team worked through the night on Sunday to prepare a critical power package, which […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Nationwide Support At 2pm on Wednesday, an urgent request came in for a 38kVA machine after the client had been let down. Already behind schedule on a project, they required the machine as soon as possible. Our team completed a single phase conversion, PDI, load test and installation of external fuel connection and change over […]
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Generator Hire Early morning on Saturday the team delivered a 60 kVA Prime Power System and sound attenuation at the heart of Liverpool to support the events company. Therefore, we are proud to be recognised and chosen as the main temporary power providers for the event. Earlier in the week, we delivered a 350 […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Overhaul and Load Testing Over the last week, the team has been working on the poorly kept 350 kVA FG Wilson unit. It has undergone extensive Repairs of electrical and mechanical systems before going through our rigorous load testing regime. From Inspection phase at the workshop, through to repairs and reassembly, it is now ready […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Data Centre Support On Friday, the team undertook major servicing for a newly awarded contract. Our new Client, Velox Serv, provide a range of co-location hosting to a wide variety of customers. As a growing business, Velox required reliance and around the clock availability from a critical service provider. After having a few discussions about their future growth plans, we have […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
New Service In a bid to constantly stay ahead of the curve and achieve the best in everything we do, such as offering a refuelling service for customers, one thing that is highly common is the need for generator sets to be cleaned or radiators pressure washed. Wanting to take our service offering that one […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
System Preparation We have carried out modifications to a new system being prepared for delivery and installation into a clients new building. This has included a link box, auxiliary cable connection point and exhaust modifications. These will all assist the Installation process, enhancing speed and efficiency once delivered to site for final positioning and commissioning. Pleavin […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Remote Crontrol Our engineers have installed a remote mimic panel to provide our client with remote control and remote viewing of generator parameters. Remotely monitoring the operation of a generator power system can help to reduce downtime and inefficient operation. Due to the nature of the application, the system was built and tested off-site before […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Hire Fleet Expansion This week a number of FG Wilson XD machines have joined the ever growing hire fleet of the generator specialists. After a service, control upgrade and load test both machines are headed for long term deployments. They will be joined by Western global fuel tanks and our installation team. Prime Power The Service team […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Internal Growth With a strategic recruitment drive and plan for growth over the next six months, Pleavin Power key priority was to find the right people. This week, James joins us as an additional Field Engineer and Steve as a trainee engineer. Andy, new Customer Account Manager, is also joining Pleavin Power and will help us to coordinate new and […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
Power Generators Pleavin Power had a very busy week at Headquarter this week! Firstly, we have introduced a new Cummins CPG range. As UK stockists, we have the full range of generators available offering the same day delivery. Some of the generators come with the following as a standard: central lifting eyes, bunded, battery charger […]
Last Week at Pleavin Power
New Team Members Thanks to a period of sustained growth, this week at Pleavin Power we have expanded our workforce. With a fresh start in the new normal, Accounts Manager and Marketing Assistant this week are now part of the Pleavin Power team. We are a family business that takes care of our staff. And, […]
