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Hire or Buy – That is the Generator Acquisition Question

Buying a heavy-duty industrial diesel generator does equate to a relatively significant outlay for what is for many organisations a veritable lifeline, without which they couldn’t function, or alternatively, their businesses might incur considerable losses.

Electricity supply in South Africa began to founder in 2007/2008, causing a serious situation that has periodically reoccurred in the form of rolling blackouts and the country’s infamous load shedding. For too many industries, blackouts are hardly a simple inconvenience – they’re a crippling reality resulting in untold problems.

The use of a compact, petrol-driven generator for residential applications and one or more industrial diesel power sets was and is the most obvious solution to an inconsistent supply of power.

Obstacles to Buying

However, buying this alternative permanent or backup power-generating system doesn’t suit every person or institution that wants or must have a constant supply of electricity. The monetary outlay may be beyond their means, or they don’t want or need a permanent power set in a situation or location that is, for them, temporary.

Rental Alternative

A rental option, as an alternative to buying, is ideal for these folks. Moreover, one is more likely to be in a position to obtain the latest, most advance power set technology by hiring a generator.

Buying the top range, most cutting-edge power products may be just too rich for your budget, so unless you rent, you’ll be compelled to downgrade your choice.

Two Alternative Solutions

PacB Group are power solution experts, so it follows that this renowned manufacturer and supplier of residential and industrial diesel generators, uninterrupted power supplies, renewable energy solutions, distribution boards and engine control panels would come up with alternative, problem-solving options. This is exactly what PacB did. Their solutions are designed to overcome the obstacles or objections that some may have about buying and owning a generator. 

Solution One – Pre-Owned Products 

As PacB Group’s Power Solutions division says of their pre-owned units, a new speciality for this organisation: “They may be pre-owned, but they can still light up your world”. Acquiring a good, reliable, previously used generator from a manufacturer which has a thorough knowledge of the ins and outs of quality energy-producing solutions, may be just the right and/or more affordable option for you.

Option Two – Hire from PacB  

Almost every individual and organisation can do with some financial assistance now and then at some stage. Currently, the South African economy and the country’s citizens are going through a tough, challenging financial time. This situation has been exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic.

In response, PacB Group has now developed rental contract options. It is now possible for you to hire your generator and/or uninterrupted power supply equipment from PacB Power Solutions by means of a PacB rental contract.

In terms of their contract, you’ll also receive financial assistance for the respective costs of maintenance, services and software.

PacB realises that a “one size fits all” approach is highly unlikely to satisfy all the Group’s potential clients who would prefer to hire equipment rather than purchase power products. Consequently, the company has designed a number of tailor-made choices for clients’ consideration to ensure that a tailor-made solution is indeed tailor-made to cater to their unique financial needs and means.

As always, the PacB Group is looking for and finding solutions for their existing and potential new clients, whom they value greatly, one and all – those who buy and those who prefer to hire premium power products and services.

Rental Services 

All rentals from the company include the following feature or support/supplementary services:

• Three-phase and single plugs
• All safety gear and relevant signage
• Automatic change-over panel
• Every rental unit is silent, achieving a spec that’s lower than 75dB at a distance of 7 metres
• Trailer mounted option
• The PacB Group team is always available for on-site assistance and advice

Upgrading Rental Fleet

The Group regularly updates, refreshes and renews its rental stock, which is never left to become inferior or obsolete. Clients who wish to hire generators (and more) from PacB Group should kindly note that the rental fleet is currently (November 2020) being upgraded.

Nonetheless, PacB is still in a position to assist clients with a broad selection of power sets. However, it’s advisable that clients contact the Group sooner rather than later to consider the widest possible range of rental options, and receive a prompt quote to hire a reliable, top quality rental generator set. 

A Bit More About PacB Group 

The core function and proud industry reputation that spans more than ten years and pertains to the highly regarded PacB Group of Companies was and remains the group’s primary speciality – the manufacture of superior power industrial diesel generators and reliable engine control panels.

In the Group’s constant quest for improvements and advanced solutions that benefit the industry and PacB’s clients, the company has expanded to include the supply and installation of renewable energy solutions, plus innovative uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), ranging from 1kVA up to and including 800kVA.

Areas and Spheres of Operation 

Our head office is in Pretoria, but PacB is active across the rest of the mighty African Continent. In addition to the Pretoria headquarters, PacB has outlets in Warmbaths, in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This family-run business’s extended family – the Group – consists of the following companies:

• PacB Power Solutions
• PacB Global
• PacB Electech
• PacB Financial Assistance

The Group serves the markets and sectors below:

• Private residential
• Mining
• Industrial
• Commercial
• Agricultural
• Hospitals and advanced healthcare facilities
• Cell phone towers

On-site services include:

• Servicing
• Repairs
• Relevant technical advice
• Installations and commissioning, regardless of whether the set was manufactured by PacB Group or not
• Implementation of service level agreement work – including four annual inspections, the working through of a checklist to ensure that a generator or set complies with appropriate standards, a wash of the set, and a report on the next service or necessary repairs. The report will quote on relevant parts and work (the costs of the latter being included in rental agreements, if applicable).

Whether you buy or hire a generator and/or allied equipment from PacB Group, your opinion and ultimate satisfaction really matter to PacB. As such, the folks at the Group look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedback. Very soon, clients will find newly-designed, electronic customer feedback forms on the company’s website. Customers are urged to let the Group forward their constructive criticism, which will help PacB to ensure that their operation continues to improve, no matter what.