CFG Announcements
The Fridge Co acquired by Christian Faversham Group
29th November 2019 - The Fridge Co has been acquired by the Christian Faversham group. The transfer of the business is all but complete. The extra stock and good will enhance our service and provide some premium stock for hire in and around the South and Midlands says Managing Director Peter Stuart. TheFridgeCo.co.uk will join with Fridge Hire London providing more than 300 fridges and freezers for hire from our 30,000 sq ft distribution warehouse. Adding The Fridge Co fleet of fridge and freezers trailers will give our customers a better chance of booking a unit during the busy times. Look out for special introductory deals in 2020.
What is Diesel Bug ?
There is a UK Diesel Bug Epidemic
Since the introduction of bio diesel into the off road diesel fuel market, the chance of catching diesel bug has increased over recent years. There have been several ways to avoid the diesel bug which causes a diesel engine to stop working. Our generator department www.eventgenerator4hire.co.uk have always been vigilant testing our fuel, checking for any water contamination and blending high grade road fuel with a high quality off road commercial diesel fuel.
Blending fuels with additives give protection to the engines, reduces smoking, reduces wet stacking, makes the engine more efficient which in turn uses less fuel. Win win for us and our customers. During our end of season maintenance programme which includes 45 generators, 14 SMC TL90 Tower Lights and 7 fuel bowsers, our Chef Engineer was alerted to a phenomenon which hasn't ever been seen before.
One of our 950L fuel bowsers had been cleaned out, the high output 5 micro fuel filter had been changed, the fuel was being pumped through a polishing machine and a scum appeared which when touched had a waxy feel to it - Diesel Bug !
The whole 950 delivery was pumped out and will be treated before using in our steam cleaner. We wouldn't risk re-filling a generator or Tower light with a pre-contaminated load.
Why did we catch the diesel bug and where did the fuel come from ?
The fuel load had been delivered 3 weeks previous, we have used the fuel company for a number of years without any problems. I enquired last year as to the percentage of bio fuel in their diesel, they became defensive suggesting that we thought they were selling contaminate fuel. They did say they would supply us an additive to stave off any bugs, but they didn't.
Rather that call the fuel company again this week, I contacted a laboratory who advertised treatments for diesel bug to cure and to protect. They said, "the country is rife with diesel bug contamination since the percentage of bio diesel had be almost doubled by recent legislation".
Fortunately we have escaped a full blown epidemic within our fleet in the run up to the Christmas period as the country runs out of diesel fuel filters.
What does the future hold ? Ongoing our policy of not allowing "canning" in of customers own fuel will continue and extend to not allowing fresh fuel from the pumps in new supplied jerry cans which may well be void of rust, water and any other contaminates. Strickly no "canning" and no re-fuelling by customers unless via a hired bowser from us with a protected fuel on board.
We have run a few tests on this bug, these are the results - New high volume 10 micro fuel filter from new, blocked solid after 140 litres ! Just imagine what would happen if our fleet went out to important events and the equipment brokedown.
Think about this - you want to hire a small aeroplane with a diesel engine, they won't allow you to bring your own fuel. There is a very good reason why.
UK Diesel Bug Eppidemic
What is Diesel Bug ?
Since the introduction of bio diesel into the off road diesel fuel market, the chance of catching diesel bug has increased over recent years. There have been several ways to avoid the diesel bug which causes a diesel engine to stop working. Our generator department www.eventgenerator4hire.co.uk have always been vigilant testing our fuel, checking for any water contamination and blending high grade road fuel with a high quality off road commercial diesel fuel.
Blending fuels with additives give protection to the engines, reduces smoking, reduces wet stacking, makes the engine more efficient which in turn uses less fuel. Win win for us and our customers. During our end of season maintenance programme which includes 45 generators, 14 SMC TL90 Tower Lights and 7 fuel bowsers, our Chef Engineer was alerted to a phenomenon which hasn't ever been seen before.
One of our 950L fuel bowsers had been cleaned out, the high output 5 micro fuel filter had been changed, the fuel was being pumped through a polishing machine and a scum appeared which when touched had a waxy feel to it - Diesel Bug !
The whole 950 delivery was pumped out and will be treated before using in our steam cleaner. We wouldn't risk re-filling a generator or Tower light with a pre-contaminated load.
Why did we catch the diesel bug and where did the fuel come from ?
The fuel load had been delivered 3 weeks previous, we have used the fuel company for a number of years without any problems. I enquired last year as to the percentage of bio fuel in their diesel, they became defensive suggesting that we thought they were selling contaminate fuel. They did say they would supply us an additive to stave off any bugs, but they didn't.
Rather that call the fuel company again this week, I contacted a laboratory who advertised treatments for diesel bug to cure and to protect. They said, "the country is rife with diesel bug contamination since the percentage of bio diesel had be almost doubled by recent legislation".
Fortunately we have escaped a full blown epidemic within our fleet in the run up to the Christmas period as the country runs out of diesel fuel filters.
What does the future hold ? Ongoing our policy of not allowing "canning" in of customers own fuel will continue and extend to not allowing fresh fuel from the pumps in new supplied jerry cans which may well be void of rust, water and any other contaminates. Strickly no "canning" and no re-fuelling by customers unless via a hired bowser from us with a protected fuel on board.
We have run a few tests on this bug, these are the results - New high volume 10 micro fuel filter from new, blocked solid after 140 litres ! Just imagine what would happen if our fleet went out to important events and the equipment brokedown.
Think about this - you want to hire a small aeroplane with a diesel engine, they won't allow you to bring your own fuel. There is a very good reason why.
£3,500 Raised for Childrens Charity
We were contacted by Ben Burston a local entrepreneur who operates several high end pubs and restaurants in the South of England. Ben was seeking information regarding pizza ovens that were capable of producing a high quality home made pizza in the field.
The venue was indeed in a field at Night Pastures, Fernhurst a popular glamping venue situated near the South Downs. Ben and his colleague Guido were organising the event to raise money for Child Rescue Nepal a charity Ben explained was involved in trying to end all child trafficking in Nepal. I immediately told Ben we would get involved.
Ben was organising the catering and refreshments. Keeping costs to a minimum was paramount in producing a high yield.
We delivered two of our single deck electric pizza ovens which was powered up by a SDMO 10Kva portable generator with AVR. We calculated that under an 80% load the generator would provide 6Kw over the event on a full tank of fuel.
Fortunately the weather was perfect all through the event which raised 3,500.
Our thanks to Ben and his staff at the Rising Sun Milland for looking after our equipment during the event.
As an International Event Catering Equipment supplier we are always keen to support our clients needs, and also work with them on Charity Events.
If you feel you would like to support Child Rescue Nepal please do so by contact via their website Child Rescue Nepal or Get Involved or email info@childrescuenepal.org
For more information click on the links below :-
£3,500 Raised for Children's Charity
We were contacted by Ben Burston a local entrepreneur who operates several high end pubs and restaurants in the South of England. Ben was seeking information regarding pizza ovens that were capable of producing a high quality home made pizza in the field.
The venue was indeed in a field at Night Pastures, Fernhurst a popular glamping venue situated near the South Downs. Ben and his colleague Guido were organising the event to raise money for Child Rescue Nepal a charity Ben explained was involved in trying to end all child trafficking in Nepal. I immediately told Ben we would get involved.
Keeping costs to a minimum was paramount in producing a high yield.
We delivered two of our single deck electric pizza ovens which was powered up by a SDMO 10Kva portable generator with AVR. We calculated that under an 80% load the generator would provide 6Kw over the event on a full tank of fuel.
Fortunately the weather was perfect all through the event which raised 3,500.
Our thanks to Ben and his staff at the Rising Sun Milland for looking after our equipment during the event.
As an International Event Catering Equipment supplier we are always keen to support our clients needs, and also work with them on Charity Events.
If you feel you would like to support Child Rescue Nepal please do so by contact via their website Child Rescue Nepal or Get Involved or email info@childrescuenepal.org
For more information click on the links below :-
£7,450 Raised for Children's Charity
We were contacted by Ben Burston a local entrepreneur who operates several high end pubs and restaurants in the South of England. Ben was seeking information regarding pizza ovens that were capable of producing a high quality home made pizza in the field.
The venue was indeed in a field at Night Pastures, Fernhurst a popular glamping venue situated near the South Downs. Ben and his colleague Guido were organising the event to raise money for Child Rescue Nepal a charity Ben explained was involved in trying to end all child trafficking in Nepal. I immediately told Ben we would get involved.
Profits would be generously matched by Bloomberg. Keeping costs to a minimum was paramount in producing a high yield.
We delivered two of our single deck electric pizza ovens which was powered up by a SDMO 10Kva portable generator with AVR. We calculated that under an 80% load the generator would provide 6Kw over the event on a full tank of fuel.
Fortunately the weather was perfect all through the event which raised 3,500 + 450 Gift Aid + 3,500 generously matched by Bloomberg.
Our thanks to Ben and his staff at the Rising Sun Milland for looking after our equipment during the event.
As an International Event Catering Equipment supplier we are always keen to support our clients needs, and also work with them on Charity Events.
If you feel you would like to support Child Rescue Nepal please do so by contact via their website Child Rescue Nepal or Get Involved or email info@childrescuenepal.org
For more information click on the links below :-
Pizza Event Raises £7,450 for Children
We were contacted by Ben Burston a local entrepreneur who operates several high end pubs and restaurants in the South of England. Ben was seeking information regarding pizza ovens that were capable of producing a high quality home made pizza in the field.
The venue was indeed in a field at Night Pastures, Fernhurst a popular glamping venue situated near the South Downs. Ben and his colleague Guido were organising the event to raise money for Child Rescue Nepal a charity Ben explained was involved in trying to end all child trafficking in Nepal. I immediately told Ben we would get involved.
Profits would be generously matched by Bloomberg. Keeping costs to a minimum was paramount in producing a high yield.
We delivered two of our single deck electric pizza ovens which was powered up by a SDMO 10Kva portable generator with AVR. We calculated that under an 80% load the generator would provide 6Kw over the event on a full tank of fuel.
Fortunately the weather was perfect all through the event which raised 3,500 + 450 Gift Aid + 3,500 generously matched by Bloomberg.
Our thanks to Ben and his staff at the Rising Sun Milland for looking after our equipment during the event.
As an International Event Catering Equipment supplier we are always keen to support our clients needs, and also work with them on Charity Events.
If you feel you would like to support Child Rescue Nepal please do so by contact via their website Child Rescue Nepal or Get Involved or email info@childrescuenepal.org
For more information click on the links below :-
Boardmasters cancelled as storm fears closes the gates
The Boardmasters Music festival which is in its 15th year has been cancelled amid severe storm forecasts – just 12 hours before gates were due to open.
The event which is situated on the coast at Watergate Bay in Newquay, Cornwall – was set to be headlined by Wu-Tang Clan, Florence + The Machine, Razorlight and Foals and was due to play host to over 50,000 people.
Organisers said on Tuesday night that they were cancelling after speaking to police and others ahead of strong winds and heavy rain forecasted for Cornwall on Friday and Saturday.
Although the music acts were not due to start until the Friday, the festival's gates were due to open on Wednesday.
Furious fans vented their frustration on social media hitting out at the last-minute decision. Thousands of Festival-goers are now stranded in Cornwall with nowhere to stay, with hotels and campsites fully booked up at the height of the Summer holidays.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms for much of England and Wales on Friday and said Cornwall faced strong winds with a chance of flooding and power cuts.
A Statement from Boardmasters Organisers was posted at 23.20 on Tuesday stating:
Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, specifically high winds, Boardmasters 2019 has been cancelled.
Following full consultation with all of the relevant authorities including independent safety advisors, Devon & Cornwall Police, emergency services and the Met Office, a final decision was made yesterday evening (6th August).
The safety of you, the fans and attendees, as well as performers and crew comes first and the potential risk is too severe for the event to go ahead at this time.
Refund advice will be shared as soon as possible - please follow Boardmasters’ social media for official updates.
We sincerely regret the disappointment to fans and apologise for any disruption caused to local businesses, performers and crew who were looking forward to Boardmasters as much as we were.