Load banks are devices designed to provide electrical loads for testing power sources such as generators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).  Load banks are also used to reduce "wet stacking" problems in diesel engines of backup generating systems.  They are used in a variety of ways including factory testing of generator sets, periodic exercising of standby engine generator sets, battery system testing, ground power testing, load optimization in prime power applications, and factory testing of turbines.  Cowart Electric has the equipment necessary to handle these and other applications.

Reasons to Load Bank test:

• A requirement for healthcare facilities
• Weekly exercising introduces no load to the generator
• Confirms proper engine performance under a load
• Induces heat to the generator to prevent moisture build-up on internal parts
• Assures that your standby power will be ready when needed