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To people who want Reliable Power this Hurricane Season but don’t know where to start…

 

To people who want Reliable Power this Hurricane Season but don’t know where to start…

Your answer is Simply Reliable Power.

Why trust us with your power generation? Here’s three reasons:

1. Experience.
   • Providing reliable power is all we do, and we’ve been doing it for a long time. We have sold and supported over 50,000 generators throughout Latin America and the Caribbean in 30+ years.
2. Reliability.
   • Our bilingual team of experts will do everything we can to ship your generator where it needs to be quickly and without stress. We will also provide instant support for any questions or concerns you may have. If you will require help on-site, that is not a problem. We have an extensive network of trained service technicians throughout Latin America and the Caribbean that are fully qualified to service your generator and support it with genuine parts.
3. Quality.
   • We are the official FG Wilson authorized distributor for Latin America and the Caribbean. For those unfamiliar, FG Wilson has been leading the business for over 50 years. Built from quality parts including highly regarded Perkins engines, these generators are not only reliable but also quick to install, easy to operate, and world-tested.

From homeowners to major telecom companies, we have earned the trust of thousands of customers. Give us a call or email today and let us earn your trust too.

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Fuel System Preventative Maintenance - Advice to generator owners who want Reliable Power

Here at SRP Americas, we know that preventative maintenance is key to Reliable Power. We want to help you avoid paying thousands of dollars in repairs. Or worst of all, a complete engine breakdown.

Lets begin with fuel. Did you know fuel is where most engine performance problems start? You can never assume that your diesel is not contaminated. Even if clean when sourced, it will become contaminated through transportation and storage.

Fuel contamination is inevitable and filters will only help to remove non-organic contaminants. No filter will prevent the buildup of organic contaminants within the fuel and fuel tank. Contaminants will clog filters and cause injection system failure.

The best solution is prevention. Moreover, cleaning your fuel and fuel tank is the best way to do preventative maintenance. Depending on tank capacity and application, there are different options to choose from:

1. For smaller tanks, we recommend and offer the TK-240 mobile fuel polishing system. It's compact design allows for easy transportation and will fit into tight areas. The TK-240 can polish up to 240 gallons (908.5 liters) of fuel in 1-hour of runtime.

2. For larger tanks, we recommend and offer the MTC-1000. This system is also very mobile, allowing for easy transportation. The MTC-1000 can polish up to 7,200 gallons (27,255 liters) of fuel in a runtime of 8-hours.

3. For critical applications that need constant cleaning, an automated option will work best. The STS series offers a selection of options to choose from depending on your specific needs.

Along with fuel cleaning systems, we also offer fuel tank options here at SRP Americas. These options include both sub base and above ground tanks. Custom built to meet capacity needs.

Inspecting the condition of your fuel and fuel tank should be a part of regular maintenance. Here are some methods to check the contamination of your fuel/fuel tank.

1. Fuel sampling involves feeding a device into the tank port to capture a liquid sample.

2. Water finding paste will change color if in contact with water. Apply the paste to the end of a rod and feed into the tank to test for water.

3. You can also drain your fuel tank to get rid of the contaminated fuel and clean the tank.

Now that we've taken a general look at fuel/fuel tank maintenance, next up is the fuel injection system. All parts of the fuel injection system are very expensive to replace, which is why prevention is key.

The injection pump pressurizes the fuel and feeds it to the injectors. The injectors then atomize the fuel and spray it into the engine cylinders. Combustion of the engine is dependent on the state of the injectors. Which is why prevention and maintenance is so critical. Preventing contaminated fuel from entering the injectors will avoid two common problems. Nozzle hole clogging and poor fuel spray. A crack of the nozzle tip or poor spray will lead to deterioration of engine performance or breakage. Both issues are often attributed to the pump or injectors when the problem lies with the fuel itself.

Injection quality will also decrease if the fuel filter is not maintained. A very important factor to consider is the quality of the fuel filter. It may seem like a good idea to save money buying non-genuine fuel filters, but this will cost you much more over time. Non-genuine fuel filters do not prevent water or contaminants from entering injection equipment. Meaning you could be doing everything else right but still damage your engine with a bad fuel filter. Additionally, non-genuine filters are not designed for your genset like genuine filters are. What does this mean? It means that the amount of pressure applied to fuel varies per application. If your aftermarket filter cannot handle high pressure, it will break. Designed for different applications to ensure reliability, genuine filters are the solution. At SRP Americas, we offer FG Wilson and Mitsubishi genuine fuel filters.

For optimal protection, we also recommend using a fuel water separator. This is especially important if you do not clean your fuel/fuel tank often. As already mentioned, clean fuel will become contaminated from transportation and storage. Fuel water separators act as an extra line of defense. Removing water and other contaminants before reaching the engine. This prevents cracking of parts within the injection system and poor fuel spray. Protecting the engine from performance deterioration or even failure.

A final factor to consider for prevention is the quality and specification of the diesel. The level of sulfur in diesel varies based on region. For example, diesel in the U.S. tends to be low sulfur while diesel in Latin America and the Caribbean tends be higher. If you are using high sulfur diesel, you will need to plan to service more often. You should also learn how to choose the correct oil based on TBN (total base number). To do so, refer to your specific engine's operation and maintenance manual. At around page 40, there will be specific guidelines for choosing the right oil based on sulfur level. There will also be specific guidelines on how often you should change oil based on sulfur level.

If you want to achieve Reliable Power, it is critical that you understand prevention is key. The best form of prevention is regular maintenance. Starting with the fuel and fuel tank. It is also very important that you use genuine parts for your generator. At SRP Americas, we carry genuine parts for both FG Wilson and Mitsubishi brand gensets. If you buy from us, you will also gain peace of mind by having the support of our bilingual team of experts the whole way. Ensuring you always have Reliable Power.

Where to find remote/auto start connection wires on the Deep Sea DSE7320 Control Panel

 

In this tutorial, we will be looking at where to find the remote start, also known as auto start, connection wires for the Deep Sea DSE7320 control panel. 

 

As is the case for the SR Power genset used in this example, as well as all FG Wilson gensets, wires 24 and 5 will always be the two remote start connection wires.

In order to identify these wires on your own personal genset, you will need to refer to your genset's included wiring schematic and identify the two wires leaving from the two pins labeled "Remote Start" and "Battery Negative."

As we can see from this example, wire 24 leaves from pin 62.

And wire 5 leaves from pin 1.

Once these two wires are identified, all you need to do is look at your included DSE7320 wiring schematic in order to trace wires 24 and 5 on the diagram to the necessary terminal block connections.

Where to find remote/auto start connections on the Deep Sea DSE7410 Control Panel

In this tutorial, we will be looking at where to find the remote start, also known as auto start, connections on the Deep Sea DSE7410 Control Panel.

The first thing you need to know is that the two wires on the back of the control panel labeled wires 24 and 5 will always be the two remote start connection wires. 

Next, you will need to refer to your genset's included wiring schematic in order to find the necessary terminal block connections for wires 24 and 5. 

Please note that although the two remote start connection wires will always be 24 and 5, the terminal block connections will vary based on your specific genset so it is necessary that you refer to your own wiring schematic for this step. 

Looking at the DSE7410 schematic, the first thing you'll want to locate are the words "Remote Start" in the column to the right. 

As we can see from this example, the words "Remote Start" are in parentheses next to "Input A" and the number 51. 51 is in reference to the pin number on the control panel which wire 24 leaves from.

Right above wire 24 on the schematic, we can also identify wire 5, which leaves from pin 1 labeled "Battery Negative."

Once we have found the two relevant wires. wires 24 and 5, you can trace these wires on your schematic to the left column.

You will see that they connect to two different pin numbers, these are the mating connector pins that they will travel through to the terminal block.

You do not need to make these connections yourself, this will already be done for you via the mating connector, as shown below.

For the final step, you will need to refer to your engine wiring schematic, which will be included in the same manual as your DSE7410 schematic. 

Now looking at the engine wiring schematic, your starting point will again be where it says "Remote Start" in the right column.

As we can see, wire 24 connects to terminal 5.

Right above it on the schematic, we can see wire 5 connects to terminal 7, which is linked with terminal 6.

Once these terminal connections are made, all you need to do is ensure that your control panel is set to "Auto" and you will be good to go!

Where to find remote/auto start connections on the Deepsea DSE4520 Control Panel

In this tutorial we will be looking at where to find the remote start, also known as auto start, connections on the Deepsea DSE4520 control panel.

The first thing you need to know is that the two wires on the back of the control panel labeled wires 24 and 5 are always the two remote start connection wires. 

Next, you will need to refer to your genset's included wiring schematic and locate where it says "Remote Start" or "Auto Start" in order to find the relevant connections for wires 24 and 5.

From here, we can trace where wires 24 and 5 plug into the genset's terminal block. Please note that although the two remote start connection wires will always be 24 and 5, the terminal block connections will vary based on your specific genset so it is necessary that you refer to your own wiring schematic for this step.

As we can see from this example, in order to make the remote start connection wire 5 must plug into terminal 3, which is linked with terminal 4.

Additionally, we can also see that wire 24 must plug into terminal 5.

Once these connections are made, all you need to do is ensure that your control panel is set to "Auto" and you are good to go!

Where to find remote/auto start connections on the FG Wilson DCP-10 Control Panel

In this tutorial, we will be looking at where to find the remote start, also known as auto start, connections on the FG Wilson DCP-10 control panel.

The first thing you need to know is that the two wires on the back of the control panel labeled wires 24 and 5 are always the two remote start connection wires. 

Next, you will need to refer to your genset's included wiring schematic and locate where it says "Remote Start" or "Auto Start" in order to find the relevant connections for wires 24 and 5.

From here, we can trace where wires 24 and 5 plug into the genset's terminal block. Please note that although the two remote start connection wires will always be 24 and 5, the terminal block connections will vary based on your specific genset, so it is necessary that you refer to your own wiring schematic for this step.

As we can see from this example, in order to make the remote start connection, wire 24 must plug into terminal 8. Additionally, we can also see that wire 5 must plug into terminal 6, which is linked with terminal 7.

Once these connections are made, all you need to do is ensure that your control panel is set to "auto" and you are good to go!

Where to find remote/auto start connections on the PowerWizard 1.1,1.1+ and 2.1 Control Panels

In this tutorial, we will be looking at where to find the remote start, also known as auto start, connections on the PowerWizard 1.1, 1.1+, and 2.1 control panels. 

The first thing you need to know is that the two wires on the back of the control panel labeled wires 24 and 5 are always the two remote start connection wires. 

Next, you will need to refer to your genset's included wiring schematic and locate where it says "remote start" or "auto start" in order to find the relevant connections for wires 24 and 5.

From here, we can trace where wires 24 and 5, the two remote start connection wires, plug into the genset's terminal block. Please note that although the two remote start connection wires will always be 24 and 5, the terminal block connections will vary based on your specific genset so it is necessary that you refer to your own wiring schematic for this step. As we can see from this example, in order to make the remote start connection, wire 24 must plug into terminal 8.

Additionally, we can also see that wire 5 must plug into terminal 7.

Once these connections are made, all you need to do is ensure that your control panel is set to auto and you are good to go!

Perkins 2306, 2506 & 2806 engine training at FG Wilson Miami - Part 2

More photos from the training and winding down at Bru's Room, Pembroke Pines.

Perkins 2306, 2506 & 2806 engine training at FG Wilson Miami

FGW Latin America & Caribbean organized a training on Perkins 2X06 series engines at the FG Wilson Regional Training Center in Miramar Florida last week.

A Perkins 2806 engine from an FG Wilson P750E5 generator was disassembled as a part of the practical mechanical training. The course was conducted by Pete Goodey of Perkins Engines Limited and attended by the FGW LATCA team and some key parts customers from Latin America and the Caribbean.

New FG Wilson Polymer Enclosure

The new FG Wilson 400 series gensets with Polymer canopies being inspected at FGW Latin America and Caribbean. The generator in the picture is a P13.5-6 rated at 16.2kVA, 13kW standby @ 220/127V, 3 phase, 60Hz (13.8kVA / 11kW Standby at 400/230V, 3 Phase, 50Hz).

The new polymer enclosure is available for FG Wilson generators ranging from 7.5kVA single phase to 25kVA three phase, powered by Perkins 400 series engines.