Forest City upgrade all genset control panels - 06/04/2010

Forest City generator set control panels upgraded

Following recent technical advances made by Deep Sea Plc, the UK manufacturer of generator set control modules used in the assembly of Forest City generator set control panels, Forest City are pleased to announce the following changes being implemented in the standard scope of supply of their control panels:- Forest City will no longer be supplying control panels fitted with the following Deep Sea control modules that have been standard scope of supply in the past:- Deep Sea 701K, Deep Sea 521K, Deep Sea 3110, Deep Sea 6120, or the Deep Sea 550 or 5510 autosynchronising modules.

We have also simplified the control systems to enable any brand new Forest City generator set to be used for either manual or fully automatic control, enabling the end user to upgrade easily and simply from a manually controlled generator set to a fully automatically controlled set with automatic load transfer switch. The standard scope of supply of the new Forest City generator control panels will be:-

For sets up to 650kVA:- Deep Sea 7110 if mains phase sensing is not required, or Deep Sea 7120 if mains sensing is required. These sets will not be supplied with a mains powered constant potential battery charger unless requested. For a full automatic mains failure specification you simply need to add the battery charger and automatic transfer switch panel.

For sets over 650kVA the standard control panel will be fitted with the Deep Sea 7220 automatic mains failure control module with mains sensing, and a constant potential battery charger as the majority of sets of this size are required for standby use. The only addition required for a fully automatic system would be the automatic load transfer switch.

The Deep Sea 7510 becomes the standard scope of supply for control of automatic synchronising and load share applications, replacing the older 5510.

An emergency stop button also becomes standard on all Forest City generator control panels.

Alternator supply issues - 12/03/2010

12th March 2010

Forest City regret to advise that there is currently a supply issue with UK manufactured Stamford alternators, with some models currently not being available now until September 2010.

As a result of this temporary shortage we would strongly recommend that our customers select their Forest City diesel generators to be supplied with the Mecc-Alte option alternator to minimise the possibilities of delayed deliveries. Mecc-Alte alternators up to 250kVA are manufactured here in the U.K. whilst the larger machines are manufactured in, and imported from, Italy.

We will also be offering a range of generator sets fitted with Leroy Somer alternators which will start coming into stock in early April.

If you have a specific requirement then please do check with our sales team for confirmation of current availability, particularly if the Stamford alternator is required.

Special offer on UK Rental specification gensets - 26/11/2009

FOREST CITY currently have the following UK rental specification Fiat Powertrain Technologies, (formerly Iveco Motors), generator sets available on a special "Clearance Sale" offer, subject to prior sale of existing stock. Prices offered are net ex-works, although we will be pleased to confirm the C & F price delivered to overseas port, or a delivered UK address price on receipt of your confirmation of interest in any of the following:-

10 units 75kVA soundproof rental genset model GS NEF75MA-A817CW4 powered by Fiat Power Technologies NEF45SM2A diesel engine close coupled to a Mecc-Alte single bearing brushless alternator rated 75kVA at 400/230 volts three phase 50Hz 1500rpm. Fitted with an Automatic Compact Mage control panel and 4 pole circuit breaker. Fully enclosed in a weatherproof / soundproof canopy painted RAL 7035 grrey, with vertical hot air discharge, single point lifting facility, integrated 150 litre plastic fuel tank with 3 way fuel valve and connections in recess. Fuel spill retention under the whole generator set. Adjustable differential protection, cut off switch DC voltage panel, aluminium cable gland plate. Heavy duty black painted skid. 1 x 63 amp socket, 3 poles + N + E, red, IP67, with protection. 2 x 32 amp sockets,  2 poles + E, blue, IP67, with protection and differential 30mA. (Sockets conforming to IEC60309-1 and 2). Net price each ex-works = GBP 8,350.00

10 units 100kVA soundproof rental genset model GS NEF100MA-A817CW4 powered by Fiat Power Technologies NEF45TM2A diesel engine close coupled to a Mecc-Alte single bearing brushless alternator rated 100kVA at 400/230 volts three phase 50Hz 1500rpm. Fitted with an Automatic Compact Mage control panel and 4 pole circuit breaker. Fully enclosed in a weatherproof / soundproof canopy painted RAL 7035 grrey, with vertical hot air discharge, single point lifting facility, integrated 150 litre plastic fuel tank with 3 way fuel valve and connections in recess. Fuel spill retention under the whole generator set. Adjustable differential protection, cut off switch DC voltage panel, aluminium cable gland plate. Heavy duty black painted skid. 1 x 125 amp socket, 3 poles + N + E, red, IP67, with protection. 2 x 32 amp sockets,  2 poles + E, blue, IP67, with protection and differential 30mA. (Sockets conforming to IEC60309-1 and 2). Net price each ex-works = GBP 9,450.00

1 unit 250kVA soundproof rental genset model GSCURSOR250ED-A817CW4 powered by Fiat Power Technologies diesel engine close coupled to a Mecc-Alte single bearing brushless alternator rated 75kVA at 415/240 volts three phase 50Hz 1500rpm. Fitted with an Automatic Compact Mage control panel and 4 pole circuit breaker. Fully enclosed in a weatherproof / soundproof canopy painted RAL 7035 grrey, with vertical hot air discharge, single point lifting facility, integrated 500 litre plastic fuel tank with 3 way fuel valve and connections in recess. Adjustable differential protection, cut off switch DC voltage panel, aluminium cable gland plate. Heavy duty black painted skid. 1 x 125 amp socket, 3 poles + N + E, red, IP67, with protection. 2 x 32 amp sockets,  2 poles + E, blue, IP67, with protection and differential 30mA. (Sockets conforming to IEC60309-1 and 2). Multifunction control panel with motorised circuit breaker suitable for stand alone or multiple genset parallel operation. (Icu motorised circuit breaker = 50kA). Voltage adjustment potentiometer in front of the panel. Net price each ex-works = GBP 17,200.00

Automatic synchronising article published by WIP - 31/10/2008

Worldwide Independant Power once again recognise Forest City as an authority on the subject of automatic synchronisation of diesel generator sets by publishing an article written specifically for them at their request by our Managing Director Andrew G. Lamb. Please follow this link to view the article published in the October 2008 issue of this leading trade publication.

Forest City appoints new MD - 08/10/2008

Forest City Generators, world renowned supplier of diesel generator sets from 7.5kVA up to 3045kVA, powered by Perkins, Volvo, Deutz and MTU diesel engines close coupled to alternators from Stamford and Mecc-Alte are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew G. Lamb as their new Managing Director.

Mr Lamb has worked with Forest City since September 2000, working his way up from Export Sales and Marketing Executive through to General Manager, and we welcome the anticipated effects that his experience and his dedication to the company and our many customers around the World will bring.

Mr Lamb has many years experience of servicing the International community with high quality engineered products, and is fully conversant with the necessary shipping and banking procedures associated with the industry. He has also had a number of articles published in the worlds trade press relating to technical issues and their solutions in our industry.

I’m sure you will join us in wishing him every success in his new post as Managing Director where he enjoys the full support of the company’s shareholders and owners.

Mr Lamb and his team will be delighted to receive any enquiries that you may have relating to the supply of diesel generator sets and their associated spare parts and we all look forward to working with you all to our mutual benefit over many years to come.