Monthly Archives: February 2019

How to Diagnose a Failed Turbocharger?

Turbocharger Not Working? A failed turbocharger can be much more than just an internal issue, the turbo failure may have occurred due to external issues. Turbochargers are designed to operate in very specific tolerances that don’t leave much room for variation. Failures can occur for a number of reasons from metal fatigue to overheating and […]

Differences Between Electric and Diesel Fire Pumps?

Both electric and diesel fire pumps provide fire sprinklers throughout a facility with adequate water supply during a fire. So, what are the differences between electric and diesel fire pumps? Some of the key differences between electric and diesel fire pumps include their applications, maintenance and cost, and lifespan. Electric vs Diesel Fire Pump Applications […]

Environmental and climate change benefits of diesel

There are few climate change-related diesel downsides. Burning a litre of diesel creates 2.7kg of CO2 versus 2.3kg for petrol, which is typically offset by the efficiency of an oiler. Local diesel is also closer to European standards than petrol, with the former achieving a sulphur mandate of 10 parts per million (ppm) since last […]