Choosing between temporary power poles or an industrial generator rental is a decision that comes up often when starting a new construction
project. Determining which method of temporary power would be cost effective is not always obvious, and managers occasionally struggle
making that decision.
Some managers are more comfortable and experienced with temporary power poles and others times they lean toward large rental
generators
without considering all the costs associated with each option.
The diesel
power generator itself
is fairly inexpensive, however when you add all the other running factors in, service and maintenance, diesel fuel, environmental fees, pick
up, delivery, power distribution, the costs become fluid and dynamic. Often times we find that a manager has experienced the costs
associated with a smaller size (20kw) unit and extrapolates those costs out for moving up in size to a larger unit such as a 500kw.
The assumption that is made is that the operational price increase will stay consistent with the increase in unit rental rate. However, it
will multiply exponentially due to the amount a larger rental generator will consume in diesel fuel and quantity of petroleum products and
filters required for maintenance. Also, as you move up in size your electric power distribution cords and labor to install also increase.
When thinking about temporary power or electric power distribution oftentimes we find managers making a round hole, square peg assessment. While temporary power from the utility is an affordable choice when it comes to sourcing power, sometimes it may not be the right choice for project savings. For instance, a manager may have a great experience with a temporary power distribution system with a longer and larger project. However, in some cases a small fast build project may, in fact, be cheaper to run a small generator on.
Amount of Rental Power Required
Distance to the project from the source
Type of source
Duration or length of time the power is needed
Voltage requirements: Single, Three phase, or both.
There are a lot of costs to consider in making the decision for temporary power service. The best way to decide is to call a professional
company that offers both services and have them quote your project on the Rental Power factors above and have them explain the services in
total for the duration of the project.
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