When a Generator Company Loses Power

Generator Docking Station: Small Solution for Faster Emergency Power

On January 16th, 2019, California experienced one of the most cumulative rainstorms in its recent history. The storm caused major flooding, traffic accidents, and power outages all over the state.

Of course, with any natural disaster or extreme weather, preparedness can often soften the blow of these events. Contrary to the assumption that a generator service company like Duthie Power Services would have a backup generator permanently hooked up at all times, we do not. What our headquarters does have, however, is a generator docking station installed on the side of the building in an easily accessible place.

Power Restored in Minutes

So when parts of the city of Long Beach, including Duthie Power Services, lost electricity on that stormy January day, it was only a matter of minutes until we were back up and running thanks to our generator docking station. Managers acted quickly and placed a portable rental unit from our yard next to the docking station. With a few quick cable connections, the entire building was back up and running with power again, thanks to our generator backup power supply.

What generator docking stations, which are also referred to as tap boxes, enable businesses to do is provide the quick connection of portable power units right when a building needs it most. They eliminate the need to run lots of cables throughout the building to reach the main electrical panel. Tap boxes are already pre-wired, so they are a plug-and-play solution for a temporary generator backup power supply.  This can change the time needed to set up and get your building power from 4 hours down to 30 minutes or less.

For more information on tap boxes, visit our detailed overview of how a generator docking station can help with quick backup power. Or contact us today to get started with a docking station solution for your business. Visit our Request a Quote page or call us at 1-800-899-3931.