Tips To Get Good Resale Value From Your Used Diesel Generator

Be it for business or domestic purpose, power is a basic requirement to sustain in today’s world. While most of us are accustomed to using grid power for daily chores, there are certain situations when grid power is either not available or is not enough to meet heavy-duty requirements. In such cases, using a diesel generator or DG is an extremely popular measure.

The problem is that very few of us are aware of the fact that diesel generators have very good resale value, mainly because of its long life-cycle. But if someday you start thinking in terms of selling your Used Diesel Generator, the buyer shelling out hard cash will adopt every means to ensure that he gets value for his money. So, the trick to get a good resale value for your DG set and create a win-win situation is to maintain your DG well.

However, we are at times scared of those ‘how to’ guides that gives maintenance tips, primarily because we believe that those are too technical to comprehend and only professionals with sufficient knowledge of mechanical engineering and specially engines can grasp and apply those tips. But trust me, your woes ends here. Today, you are about to learn some extremely useful tips for maintaining your DG and extend its life. Just have an open mind to master the following easy to follow tips:

Your generator should be part of the system, not the only source: Any mechanical equipment is subject to operational wear and tear. So, the less it is used, the more will be its life. Therefore, the fundamental requirement for good maintenance of your DG is to use it as one very important, but not the only one, of your power source. It should be used in conjunction with grid power or solar power.

Routine maintenance: Even if your DG set is working fine, ensure that it is periodically serviced at a schedule interval by a professional. The thumb rule is that a generator of good make needs a routine servicing once after every 20,000 hours of operation. The time frame is equivalent to almost 3 years of 24x7 use and much more when it is not the only power source you can rely on. Therefore, in my opinion, it is overwhelmingly impressive!

Periodic change of oil and filters: This is a very important component of the maintenance process that will increase the longevity of your generator. Remember that for any diesel generator, oil is one of the most important items that it needs regularly in order to operate. Moreover, good DG sets use oil as a coolant to minimize the heat that is produced at the time of its operation, while some might use air or water as well. The crux of the matter is that the engine is heavily reliant on the oil and due to continual combustion, carbon particles gets deposited that brings down the engine’s performance. Also, the fuel-filter and the air-filter saves the engine from getting serious damaged by filtering any unwanted particle that might flow inside. By now, it must be quite clear to you why it is so important to change the oil and the filters regularly. As a general tip, it is best to change oil after every 100 hours of its operation and the filters after manual inspection, because a lot depends on the quality of the fuel and the air getting into the system.

Make your generator work hard and long: Never, ever, use your generator for a very little time like 10 or 15 minutes. The best use of your generator and the best way to get maximum resale value from your Used Diesel Generator is to use it for long duration at a stretch. This is because of the fact that for diesel generators to run smoothly and give the best output, the temperature must reach a certain level. It takes time for your DG to reach a certain temperature that is recommended for its operation and similarly for shutting off. You can make this scheme work if you schedule your heavy-duty loads for one or two days in a week, when you will use the generator at a stretch. Also, keep in mind that the increase and decrease in load must be a gradual phenomenon. Sudden load or temperature fluctuations can seriously affect the life of your engine. As a thumb rule, make sure that when the generator is running steadily, it is not under-used, i.e., not below 40% of its capacity. Ideally, the load should be around 70% – 80% of the maximum rating of your generator.