Load Banking Two 400kW Generac Generators on a Manhattan Rooftop

Aerial view of the rooftop of a tall building featuring HVAC equipment, ductwork, and ventilation units, surrounded by neighboring buildings and city streets below.

Our Plainview NY team was called in to load bank two brand new 400kW Generac generators installed side-by-side on a rooftop in midtown Manhattan. Our technicians set up multiple portable load bank suitcases to run in conjunction with the generator built-in roof mounted load banks to run both gensets at full load for 2hrs per […]

The Difference Between Load Bank Test & Building Load Test

A worker in protective gear checks equipment and cables on a rooftop, possibly preparing for a Building Load Test, with air conditioning units, ladders, and a metal staircase in the background.

What is the difference between a load bank test and a building load test, and why are they both necessary? This question sometimes causes confusion as both seem very similar. ● But what are the differences?● Why do you need them?● And how are they performed? While both tests are important, they serve different purposes […]