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What to Consider When Renting a Forklift
Load The first thing to consider when picking out a rental forklift is what are you going to be picking up with it. This does not only just mean the weight, as the dimensions of the piece are just as important. The reason being is that a 5,000 lbs load may only require a 5,000 pound capacity forklift if it is able to fit on a standard pallet as most forklifts have a 24 inch load center. If your load has a deeper load center, say 36 inches, that same 5,000 lbs load would now require an 8,000 pound truck. So always take in to account the dimensions of the […]
How To Maintain a Home Standby Generator
The purchase and installation of a home standby generator can be a major investment for the homeowner. Routine maintenance for a generator is required, just like the maintenance for a vehicle. Some homeowners however are not usually informed this needs maintenance, or they ignore the schedule and neglect the unit. Most reputable dealers will try to offer the homeowner a service contract at the time of the sale and installation. Sometimes however these contracts will cover the basic oil change and not much else. Homeowners should always ask for a copy of the service checklist to see what is covered in the contract before signing anything. There are several parts […]
Ensure Your Forklift Fleet Is Prepared For Cold Weather
With winter in full force, successfully run warehouses know the importance of taking a few basic steps to prevent any unnecessary downtime or expense in order to keep their forklift fleet running in the extreme cold. Outdoor areas where forklifts operate should be kept as ice-free as possible with drivers taking appropriate care to drive safe. Here are some tips to test the antifreeze to ensure your forklift fleet is prepared for the cold weather. For engine trucks you’ll want to make sure coolant systems have a suitable concentration of anti-freeze. Use a hydrometer (anti-freeze tester) to check anti-freeze concentration. Remember that many anti-freeze formulations might appear weak or clear […]
