Whether you’re preparing for emergency power for your office, looking to backup a job site, or have a recreational plan in mind, there can be several occasions and places where a generator can supply power such as an event of a main power-cut.
Generator tanks are the main part of the entire machine along with its heart, the engine. They should be in proper shape and filled with the necessary fuel to propel the engine and produce electricity. Whether you’re looking for aluminum fuel tanks or tank made from any other material, there are certain things to oversee before finally making your mind to buy a new tank to install.
Storage Capacity
Sub-base generator tanks are mounted below the generator engine and can hold anywhere from 100 to 3,000 gallons. The height, length, and width of base-mounted fuel tanks can be customized by boat gas tanks manufacturers or any tank building professionals for a specific capacity or footprint. The capacity of your tank should be measured on the basis of how frequently you will need power-backup from your generator or how long you will need to run the facility.
Type
Generator fuel tanks are usually of three types –
- Sub-base tanks
- Underground storage tanks
- Above ground storage tanks
Most generators come with sub-base or base-mounted generator tanks. Remote aluminum fuel tanks can be installed with a Genset that needs to run for longer periods.
Style
Electric generators play a life-savior role in keeping a company running after a blackout. There are many events when power outage becomes inevitable such as during rainstorms, floods, and hurricanes. Though require different types of fuel according to their functionality and model, generators are an important secondary resource for power. Generator tanks come in different styles and shapes and made from different materials. The most popular ones are aluminum fuel tanks. You may contact professional tank manufacturers for more information regarding their style and compatibility.
Atlantic Coastal Welding has been in “boat gas tanks” manufacturing business for many years. We also manufacture tanks for generators and pressure washing machines.
