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Fuel Tests That Actually Predict Failure: Understanding ASTM D6469 and Microbial Testing
Most fuel tests tell you what already happened. Your fuel passed or failed on the day you sampled it. The distillation curve was in spec last...
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NFPA 110 Generator Fuel Testing
In September 2017, a Florida nursing home lost air conditioning after Hurricane Irma knocked out power. The backup generator failed—not because of...
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Even Santa Manages His Fuel
There's a lot we don't know about Santa's operation. How does he fit down chimneys? What's the deal with the elves' union contract? But one thing we...
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Why Is Preventive Fuel Maintenance Critical for Your Stored Fuel Today?
The concept of preventive maintenance isn't new—we see it everywhere in our daily lives. You change your car's oil before it breaks down. You...
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When the Lights Go Out, Your Generator Better Start: Fall Hurricane Prep That Actually Works
September really means one thing for emergency managers across the Southeast—hurricane season isn't over, and the worst storms often come when you...