Needless to say, loadbanks are essential for load testing of equipment. But there are many people who are still not aware of what loadbanks are.
Why Use a Load Bank to Regularly Test a Diesel Generator?
Thankfully, power failures these days are not that common which is why a backup diesel generator is hardly used these days but that doesn’t mean that it won’t be needed in the future. That day you will need the generator, it should work properly which is why starting it regularly and producing a charge equivalent to the real load is imperative. This will help in enhancing the lifespan of the generator.
Why Are There Reactive and Resistive Loadbanks?
More often than not, appliances rarely use active power. Devices such as discharge lamps, computers and engines usually have a power factor of less than 1. In addition to active power, the appliances also use reactive power. Unlike a combination of reactive and resistive loadbank, which tests the actual load of the appliance, resistive kinds only test the appliance’s active power.
What Are the Problems That Can Be Highlighted During the Testing?
Loadbanks are known to highlight a wide variety of faults on the equipment on which the test is being performed. One of your topmost proprieties during such testing is to ensure that the power supply of the equipment is reliable. This is imperative to make sure that the equipment has access to an uninterrupted power supply for optimum operational performance.
Why Hire Loadbanks Instead of Buying Them?
More often than not people go for loadbank rental rather than buying them because of its high storage and maintenance costs in addition to the huge amount of investment involved.
