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Aurora Generators Podcast
Tune in to the Aurora Generators Podcast—your go-to resource for everything related to reliable, diesel-powered backup and off-grid energy. Whether you’re protecting your home against outages or powering a remote cabin, each episode dives into practical insights, expert tips, and real-world case studies to help you choose, install, and maintain the perfect generator for your needs.
What You’ll Hear
- Sizing & Selection: Learn how to calculate the right generator capacity for your appliances, from essentials like refrigerators and sump pumps to luxury extras such as electric grills and home automation.
- Fuel & Maintenance Tips: Discover best practices for fuel storage, routine service checks, and troubleshooting common issues—so your generator is ready when you need it most.
- Installation Walkthroughs: Follow step-by-step guidance on transfer switches, load management panels, and safe wiring practices, with analogies and examples tailored for non-electricians.
- Industry Trends & Innovations: Stay up to date on new technologies—like smart remote monitoring and hybrid power systems—and how they can save you time, money, and hassle.
- Listener Q&A: Submit your toughest questions and get them answered by our engineering team, customer support specialists, and guest experts.
Why Listen?
- Real-World Experience: Hosted by Aurora Generators’ in-house engineers and technicians who have installed hundreds of systems across North America.
- Clear, Trustworthy Advice: We balance technical rigor with plain-language explanations—no jargon, just actionable guidance.
- Community Focused: Join a community of homeowners, off-grid enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Share your story, offer feedback, and learn from others’ experiences.
Ready to power your peace of mind?
Visit us at www.AuroraGenerators.com or email Info@AuroraGenerators.com for show notes, episode transcripts, and exclusive resources.
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Canadian Hospital Loses Power - Generator Fails
The Ottawa Hospital, one of Canada’s most extensive medical facilities, suffered a devastating electrical fire that disrupted the main power supply and knocked out the hospital’s emergency power system. Firefighters’ efforts to extinguish the flames with water further compromised the electrical infrastructure. Over the next 48 hours, essential services—including 120 beds—were taken offline, and 96 patients had to be relocated, including neonatal ICU infants who were hand-carried down eight flights of stairs.
“Although the emergency power system immediately kicked in, it too was soon compromised by both the fire and the enormous amount of water firefighters used to douse it.”
Despite rigorous planning and an immediate emergency response, the failure of the backup system transformed a power disruption into a full-blown crisis.