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How long will it take me to recoup my money after fitting a PS System to my existing auto-start generator?

The PS System is extremely efficient and will cut your fuel bill by over 70%. As a result of this acheivement, it typically takes less than 3 years to pay for itself ...

Where should I locate the PS System at my home or business?

We have clients that locate their PS Systems in out houses and purpose built sheds but it does not need to be in this way. The generator can be connected up ...

I already have an auto-start generator - can I retrofit a PS System?

Yes, with an auto-start generator we can install all the components you need for you to start saving up to 70% on your fuel bills! With a PS System installed, ...

Who should consider a PS System?

Anyone who has a home or business and cannot obtain a mains 220/230V electrical supply. It may be that the building is remote or that the provision of the mains ...

How often will I need to get Powerguard to service my PS System?

The PS System is very reliable and service should be regular but with lengthy intervals between services, contact us to get a definite answer based on your exact system requirements.

PS System Power Only or CHP - Please Explain?

Powerguard supply two types of PS System of various sizes; 1. for homes and businesses that require only power i.e. they have natural gas or bottled gas for heating and ...

I have a small/medium sized business - can the PS CHP System cope?

No Probelm... The PS CHP System is available upwards of 30kW so this should be ample for a small business with modest tooling or large office. We will sit down with our clients and work ...

What is the PS CHP System?

Good question! CHP stands for Combined Heat & Power. CHP means that while electricity is being generated from the electrical generator, heat is being transferred from the burned fuel to ...

I have a holiday home outside Europe - is this an issue?

No problem.... we can install the PS System almost anywhere... we will send out all the PS System components prior to our engineer arriving on site.

What is a PS System - A quick description.

The PS System comprises a electrical generator, a battery back, an inverter, and a Powerguard control system. The complete package provides your home or business with a reliable off-grid mains ...

I have a solar panel, can I connect it to the PS System?

Yes, we actively encourage the use of renewable sources of energy. The PS System is designed so that the batteries can be charged up by a solar panel while the ...

What kind of supply does the PS System provide, is it mains 220/230V?

Using the tried and tested inverter technology, the PS System is designed to provide reliable 230V mains electricity to any home or building. In essence, when the system is on, ...

How reliable is the PS System, is it as reliable as a mains supply?

The PS System is very reliable because all of its components have been tried and tested over many years in many applications. Over the years, Powerguard have looked to provide solutions that ...

Does the PS System take long to Install?

Using one of our specialist installation engineers, a typical PS System, for a holiday home, can be installed within 2 days.
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