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Make use of eco-friendly heavy equipment to save our planet

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Our planet is almost on the verge of getting destructed by its inhabitants and the irony is that we know who is responsible for it and still can’t do anything about it. We have been polluting or environment for years and now we are at the brink. There has been a tremendous rise in the temperature and we are all feeling the heat of the situation. There have been several seminars and meetings held all across the globe to bring the alarming situation in front of the world leaders but nothing much has been done to curb this menace.

The construction industry is also a major contributor to the global warming issue and it is high time that we realize how devastating this is going to be for all of us. The big as well as the small construction companies should think about what they can do to bring things in control. Let them at least do their bit in saving the world. Their contribution can indeed work big time towards the big goal of saving the planet from an otherwise inevitable destruction.

First thing first. With the ever growing population and with the ever changing needs of the people, it is nearly impossible to say NO to construction. Construction industry is here to stay and with it there are also chances of it polluting the environment. But what can be done is if the construction companies start using eco-friendly heavy equipment, it can work as a major contributor in bringing down the emission of Co2 and other intoxicants. It is just that every construction company should take the pledge of stop using the conventional machines that is pretty high on the list of environmental hazards.

The way to deal with this problem lies with the companies that manufacture heavy equipment. They can produce equipment that are eco-friendly and at the same time also performance oriented. Well, the challenge in manufacturing such machines is that they will be very expensive and the heavy equipment companies will not see many buyers for it. As a matter of fact, not every construction company can afford to buy these expensive machines as the ones who have just entered in this industry are working hard to survive, disclaiming the idea to ask them to use such equipment. It is simply not going to work and there is a need to work this out in a different way.

Here the government plays a very crucial role. They can ask the banks to provide such small construction companies with loans at lower interest rate so that they can buy them and have to pay less compared to other big companies. The government can also bring subsidy to the tax payments wherein companies who are using eco-friendly machines would have to pay less tax for the initial few years. Slowly and gradually the price of these green heavy equipment will come down and when most of them are able to afford to buy them, the government can restructure the tax plan for the construction companies.

 

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Ensure the Long Life of Your Heavy Equipment- Maintain the Fuel System

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Heavy equipment are an indispensible part of the construction industry as those involved in the field must be well aware of. And needless to say, the fuel system is one of the most important aspects of the heavy equipment without which it will cease to operate. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that you take proper care of the heavy equipment fuel system.

Why Is The Proper Maintenance Of Heavy Equipment Fuel System Important?

Now the big question- why is it so important to maintain the fuel system of the heavy equipment? It does not really take a genius to figure out the importance of heavy equipment in the smooth operation of the construction industry. And heavy equipment can only function well when its fuel system is in perfect order. And for this to happen, the role of proper maintenance of heavy equipment is undeniable.

Now, maintaining the fuel system is not that difficult a deal provided one follows certain maintenance steps regularly. Much of the maintenance issues revolve around the proper selection of fuel and maintenance of the system. Cleanliness is an important factor as contaminated fuel can damage the system to an extent that one may find a bit difficult to think about.

What Are The Possible Ways Of Maintaining The Fuel System Of Heavy Equipment?

Perhaps the very first thing that you need to understand in this context is that each and every fuel system is different from the other. Therefore, each and every fuel system will have different maintenance issue. However, it is also true that certain maintenance factors are common for all the heavy equipment fuel systems on the block.

  • Fuel, more specifically diesel fuel begins degrading after a certain point of time leading to the formation of certain “organic” elements within the fuel system, thereby, clogging it. And needless to say, all of these affect the working of your heavy equipment. It is, therefore, best to opt for fuels of top notch quality. It would also be best if you change the fuel filters at regular intervals to ensure proper filtration.
  • It is also important to eliminate all traces of water so as to eliminate the possibilities of both the growth of microbes as well as causing corrosion to the system. So, keep track of the level of water in your water separator and empty it of water regularly.
  • Though bio-degradable fuel are environmental friendly and probably every eco friendly person out there will endorse it, the fact remains that the rate of it’s degradation is faster than that of petroleum based fuels. So, make your choices wisely for a healthy fuel system.
  • Make sure that the fuel tank of the heavy equipment is free of cracks, holes or rust, so as to reduce the chances of dirt entering into the system as well fuel leaking out.
  • It is also best to refill the fuel tank of the heavy equipment with absolutely clean fuel so as to reduce the damage to the fuel system. Make sure that you fill your fuel tank with absolutely fresh fuel and not used one.