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buy, lease or rent the heavy equipment?

As a contractor with a growing business, I often have to make decisions about leasing and buying equipment. I have to decide if the cost of buying and maintaining the equipment is worth the expense or if I would be better off renting the equipment that I need to get a job done efficiently. I have learned a lot over the years that has helped me make this decision much easier when a new job is contracted. Find out what information to use to decide what is the best course of action to take when you need equipment that you don't currently own to get a job done right.

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Using A Solar Powered Light Tower For Your Project Site

When you are responsible for overseeing a major product, it can be necessary to ensure that there is sufficient lighting for the workers to be able to do their jobs. In these situations, it may be necessary to rent a light tower so that the area can be illuminated.

Appreciate The Mobility Of A Solar Power Light Tower System

Individuals may be under the impression that these light towers will be permanent fixtures of the property. However, solar-powered light tower systems can be extremely portable. In fact, most of these systems will have wheels on them that will make it easy to move them from one location to another. As a result, you will be able to move this light tower as it starts to get in the way of your work or you are needing to illuminate a different area of the project site. When moving these light towers, you will want to make sure that the light is fully retracted. Otherwise, it could be difficult to balance while moving it, which could cause it to be at a higher risk of suffering damage.

Consider The Length Of Time The Battery Can Operate

Solar-powered light towers will have high capacity battery systems that are able to store energy that is created during the day when the sunlight is shining on the panel. However, the amount of time that these battery systems can supply power will vary greatly from one tower to another. You will want to make sure that you are choosing a system that will be able to provide enough power for the workday. Luckily, rental providers for these tower lights will be able to provide you with an estimated charge capacity for the battery system. These calculations will depend on the battery being fully charged.

Make Sure The Tower Is Positioned Where The Panel Will Receive Full Sunlight

When you are choosing a location for your solar-powered light tower, you will want to be sure that you select a location where the solar panels will be able to receive strong and direct sunlight. This will likely mean positioning these towers away from trees or other buildings that could cast a shadow over the panels or that could completely block the sunlight for long periods of time. At a minimum, these systems should be positioned in full sunlight during the day when the batteries are needing to charge. This will allow for the batteries to fully charge while also being out of the way of your workers.

To learn more about using a solar powered light tower, reach out to a professional near you.