GENSETS


2 x 300kVA prime rated generator sets for South London tower block


In 2017 Powerhire was contacted by a leading M&E Service company dealing with a Landlords Infrastructure Replacement programme for a residential tower block in South London. Its work included upgrading and providing new distribution and new metering, working closely with the local REC and incumbent electricity providers. Powerhire subsequently provided two 300kVA generator rental sets, plus a 3,000­litre bulk fuel tank providing fuel 24/7 during the extensive works, reports UKPN.


problems which had to be overcome - the residential building was still occupied, meaning an uninterrupted power supply was imperative to support the buildings lifts. Communal lighting and power also had to


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be maintained 24/7, along with the district heating boiler which served the 500 properties. After discussions with the management


consultancy and with the Powerhire technical sales manager, an optimum failsafe solution was offered and implemented with 2 x 300kVA silenced generators in N+1 mode. This was subsequently delivered and


installed. In the event of a fault, the role of Generator 2 would be to instantly take up the load.


During the hire period, Generator No. 1 ran faultlessly, so Generator No. 2 remained


he M&E Service company improvements on a South London tower block took place in late 2017. There were a number of logistical


unused, reports Powerhire. The two 300kVA generator rental sets provided were complemented with a 3,000- litre bulk fuel tank providing fuel 24/7 during the works. The tank included full fuel management by Powerhire to ensure a totally uninterrupted supply was provided around- the-clock. Following the two-week hire, Powerhire’s generator engineer and logistics team returned to the site to remove equipment and to carry out the safe disconnection of the two generator sets and ancillary supplies, leaving behind a very happy customer and 500+ residents. Today, Powerhire boasts one of the most comprehensive and extensive fleets of power rental solutions for any industry, worldwide. Powerhire offers proven expertise in the provision of power hire requirements on a multitude of projects from simple single unit rental to full turnkey systems for the health- care, retail and financial markets, as well as


“The two


Powerhire 300kVA generator rental sets provided were accompanied by a 3,000­ ­l itre bulk fuel tank


providing fuel 24/7 during the works. The tank included full fuel


management to ensure a totally


uninterrupted supply was provided.”


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data, construction and manufacturing sectors along with film, TV, events and festivals. The company’s rental services include generator hire, distribution hire, cable hire, fuel tank hire and load bank hire which can be delivered by a key Logistical Team and installed and commissioned by fully-qualified and experienced engineers. “Powerhire’s highly-trained, dedicated


team of rental engineers are always available to offer advice on the supply, design and installation of any temporary power system to meet the needs of businesses or events to ensure power is never interrupted,” explained a company spokesman. www.powerhire.uk.com


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