Many larger colleges, universities and schools are equipped with a stand-by generator to provide power if the mains supply is cut for any reason.

Generator breakdown?
Have you ever suffered a sudden breakdown of the generator?  Usually this happens after the generator has been running for some time, perhaps an hour or two, and the most likely reason is that the fuel has become contaminated, probably because your fuel has not been used or replaced for some time. Water and bio-mass build-up can then lead to reduced generator performance, or even catastrophic breakdown.

The Problem: Fuel Contamination
The contamination can take many forms and have several causes:

Water and Condensation
Bacterial action
Fungi/Algae
The ‘Fuel Bug’
Oxidisation
Ageing of the fuel

The Answer
Have your fuel ‘polished’ by DFC and keep it polished on a regular basis. The oil companies are beginning to recommend this as the most economical way to ensure the reliability of your generator. Click here to see a recent report by Shell.

We visit you
We use a specially-designed machine to condition all the fuel in your tank(s). The DFC engineer visits you on site and using two feeder hoses he extracts the fuel from the bottom of the tank and returns it to the top of the tank, ensuring that all the fuel has been properly cycled through our machine. For more details see other pages ‘What is Fuel Polishing?’ and ‘Why is it necessary? and ‘FREE Testing Service’.

This polishing service is quick and simple. You don’t lose any fuel. You don’t have to pay for replacement fuel.

Benefits: Removes the water and contaminants Maintains fuel integrity Reduces filter changes Reduces damage to generator parts Ensures reliable performance Environmentally friendly Peace of mind Free Testing Service See web page ‘Testing Service’

An example of a Fuel Polishing machine.