Backup Power Systems for Critical Operations

Industrial generator installation and maintenance for facilities in Johnston, Iowa.

Your industrial facility cannot afford extended downtime when utility power fails during storms or grid failures in Johnston. Without backup power, production stops, refrigeration systems fail, and climate-controlled environments lose stability, resulting in product loss and missed deadlines.

Jenson Electric, LLC. provides backup power systems for industrial facilities throughout Johnston and surrounding areas. We perform load analysis to determine generator capacity, size transfer switches and fuel systems, and install generators that protect critical operations during outages. Our work includes professional installation with proper grounding, automatic transfer switch wiring, and ongoing maintenance to verify your generator starts reliably when utility power drops.

If your facility in Johnston needs backup power that keeps operations running during outages, contact us to discuss your critical loads and generator requirements.

Load analysis determines the generator capacity your facility requires

We calculate your total connected load and identify which circuits need backup power during an outage at your Johnston facility. This includes measuring inrush current for motors, determining run times for critical equipment, and sizing fuel systems to support extended outages. We select transfer switches that handle your electrical load and install them to meet code requirements.

After installation, your generator starts automatically within seconds when utility power fails. Critical equipment continues operating without interruption, and your facility maintains production capacity during storms or grid failures. Transfer switches isolate your generator from utility lines to prevent backfeed, and control panels provide status indicators for generator operation and maintenance alerts.

We install natural gas or diesel generators depending on your site conditions and fuel availability. Services include electrical connections, transfer switch installation, and load bank testing to verify performance under full load. We provide maintenance contracts that include oil changes, filter replacements, and exercise runs to keep generators ready. Services do not include concrete pads, fuel tank installation beyond electrical connections, or building modifications unrelated to electrical work.

Facility managers ask these questions before committing to installation

Business owners and facility managers in Johnston often ask how long generators run during outages, what maintenance requirements exist, and how to determine which equipment needs backup power.

What size generator does our facility need?
We calculate your critical load including motors, HVAC systems, lighting, and process equipment. Generator capacity depends on starting current for the largest motor and total simultaneous load during operation at your Johnston facility.
How long can a generator run during an extended outage?
Natural gas generators run indefinitely with utility gas supply. Diesel generators run based on fuel tank capacity, typically twelve to seventy-two hours depending on tank size and load demand.
What maintenance does an industrial generator require?
Generators need oil and filter changes every one hundred to two hundred hours, weekly exercise runs to prevent fuel system issues, and annual load bank testing. We offer maintenance contracts that include all required service for facilities near Johnston.
Why do generators fail to start during power outages?
Batteries lose charge without regular exercise, fuel degrades after long storage, and control circuits corrode from moisture. Regular maintenance and weekly test runs prevent most start failures.
What happens if the generator fails during an outage?
Transfer switches prevent backfeed into utility lines even if the generator fails to start. Critical circuits remain offline until utility power restores or the generator issue is resolved. We provide emergency service for generator failures affecting Johnston facilities.

Jenson Electric, LLC. installs and maintains backup power systems for industrial facilities throughout Johnston that cannot tolerate production interruptions during utility outages. If you need to protect critical operations with reliable backup power, reach out to discuss generator sizing and installation options for your facility.