City Of Tarpon Springs Goes Big With The Purchase Of 15 New Blue Star Power System Generators! OPA!
February 5, 2019

February 5, 2019

Mid Florida Diesel was awarded by the City of Tarpon Springs the purchase of 15 – 40kw Trailer Mounted Blue Star Power System generators. We were happy to make the delivery by June of this year! The generators were outfitted with John Deere Flex Engines, Marathon Alternators with 4 position Voltage Selector switches with permanent Magnet Excitation, Basler “Open Protocol” Controllers, Level II sound Attenuated Enclosures, placed on a Tandem Axle DOT approved Trailer with 130 Diesel Fuel Tank. Also, added outside LED Lighting and a Solar Charging System for engine batteries. The City of Tarpon Springs was thrilled with the professionalism and mentioned that Mid Florida Diesel exceeded their expectations!
Mid Florida Diesel thanks you for your trust and business City of Tarpon Springs!

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