Fuel Oil News articles from January 2003

Fuel Oil News archives from January 2003

Wetherbee new OHC of N.H. spokesperson. (Dateline).(Fritz Wetherbee)(Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire, the trade association of Granite State oil heat dealers, has announced that Fritz Wetherbee will serve as spokesperson for the association. "Fritz is an 11th generation Yankee and epitomizes the New...

ACCA welcomes over 450 new members. (Dateline).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America welcomed over 450 companies as new members of the ACCA Federation during September and October, 2002. This was a surge of growth unprecedented in the history of the association. ACCA is nearing...

Teletrol signs Duke Power as new systems integrator. (Dateline).(Teletrol Systems Inc., )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In November, Teletrol Systems Inc., announced the expansion of its national business partnerships with the addition of Duke Power to its growing list of Teletrol authorized systems integrators. Founded in 1904, Duke Power, a business unit...

Taco issues new brochures. (Dataline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Taco, Inc., has issued a 19-page brochure on its complete line of "00" cartridge circulators. The brochure provides information on the "00" family of cartridge circulators, including performance data and submittal data information, pump...

Amtrol expands W.I.N. Program. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Amtrol has upgraded its WELL-XTrol Installers Network (W.I.N.) Program by adding new eligible products for points, including the addition of WaterSoft water-conditioning equipment, as well as more prizes. "The W.I.N. Program is another...

Updated catalog available from Hoffman Specialty. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Hoffman Specialty has released the 2002-2003 version of its General Catalog (HS-900), featuring the most up-to-date product and ordering information for all of the company's steam traps, regulators and valves. This latest edition of the...

Calendar of events.
January 1, 2003... January 27-29 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition. McCormick Place, Chicago. Managed by International Exposition Co. Info: (203) 221-9232. January 26-28 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

Luxury, technology highlight Hearth EXPO. (Dateline).
January 1, 2003... As North Americans' passion for adding creature comforts to the home continues to thrive, exhibitors at the 2003 Hearth, Patio & Barbecue EXPO are preparing to debut innovations that introduce greater luxury while making fireplaces and...

ACCA accepting award nominations. (Dateline).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
January 1, 2003... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America is now accepting nominations for the association's 2003 Excellence in Contracting Awards. These awards are the highest honor bestowed on HVACR contractors for outstanding performance and service, and...

It's showtime! (Editor's Note).(AHR Expo)(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... In my three years with Adams Business Media, I have attended a total of 14 different trade shows, conventions and expos, or, in other words, whatever catchy title the hosting organization has come up with to identify their industry gathering....

ASHRAE proposes revisions to comfort standard. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A second public review was approved for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' thermal comfort standard. ASHRAE Standard 55-1992R, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, specifies the...

Going to battle for fuel oil. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Held in October in East Hartford, Conn., "Oil Products Front Line Training" was a seminar designed to keep those in the fuel oil industry up-to-date on recent developments. Playing the role to the hilt was Ed Losee, director of service and...

Teletrol CEO speaks at ASHRAE career fair. (News and Trends).(Andy McMillan)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Andy McMillan, president and CEO of Teletrol Systems Inc., gave a keynote address titled "Building A Better World through Better Building Automation" at the Third Annual ASHRAE - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Career Fair in October. ...

Ethanol facility proposed for New Jersey. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In October, New Jersey's Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee accepted testimony on the possible construction of an ethanol production facility in the state. Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey executive vice president Eric...

Pulling the plug on "puffbacks". (News and Trends).(Sootguard)
January 1, 2003... Fuel Oil New recently checked on a commercial/institutional installation at a Stamford, Conn., rest home. Sooted-up burners are a source of great problems for the fuel oil industry. When a "puffback" occurs soot can drift through a building and...

New York school dedicates Oil Heating lab. (News and Trends).(William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School)
January 1, 2003... On Nov. 14, 2002, Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz, assemblywoman Adele Cohen and councilman Domenic Recchia joined leaders from the New York Oil Heating Association and faculty and students of the William E. Grady Career and...

Schliphack named HVOHC Man of the Year. (News and Trends).(Ken Schliphack)(Hudson Valley Oil Heat Council )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Long-time Empire State Petroleum Association member Ken Schliphack, president of B&C Fuel Oil in Pine Bush, N.Y., was honored by the Hudson Valley Oil Heat Council as the organization's Man of the Year for 2002. Schliphack currently serves...

Association seeking oldest copper plumbing. (News and Trends).(Copper Development Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Copper Development Association has announced a nationwide search to determine the oldest copper plumbing installation in the country to help commemorate the 75th anniversary of copper plumbing. "The vast majority of homeowners depend on...

Biodiesel to clean New York city air. (News and Trends).
January 1, 2003... On Nov. 1, 2002, Fred M. Schildwachter & Sons, a family owned oil storage terminal in the Bronx, hosted "Biodiesel Day" to mark the commencement of its new biodiesel operations. Schildwachter is the first New York City area terminal to offer...

Standard 62.2 undergoes fourth review. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A proposed residential ventilation standard was approved for a fourth public review by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The public review for ASHRAE Standard 62.2P, Ventilation and Acceptable...

AHR Expo 2003 number of exhibitors, attendees expected to approach record levels.
January 1, 2003... AHR EXPO SHOW HOURS MONDAY, JAN. 27: 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. TUESDAY, JAN. 28: 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29: 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Despite the troubled economy, AHR Expo 2003 is shaping up to be one of the biggest shows of all...

From wacky dogs to wireless data.(Digital Dispatcher)(Column)
January 1, 2003... As a teen, I rebelled against my oil heritage an swore I'd never work in the oil industry. Upon graduating from high school, I got a job at Hygrade Meat Packing Company on the hot dog line. Dogs came flying at you like you were in front of a...

Taco introduces LWCO controls. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... In a further expansion of its Electronic Controls product line, Taco has introduced its new low-water cutoff (LWCO control for use with hot water and steam boilers. Taco's LWCO control provides protection for all types of boilers by serving as...

Carlin introduces EZ-Gas Burner. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Carlin Combustion Technology; Inc., has introduced the EZ-Gas Burner. The EZ-Gas Burner shares some of the same features, components and operating functionality as its counterpart, the EZ-Pro Advanced Oil Burner. The EZ-Gas is shipped...

Sludge and Water Isolator from Hamco Tank Systems. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Hamco Tank Systems is marketing a Sludge and Water Isolator as an out-of-the-box solution to fight oil-tank sludge. Known as the SWI, it can be installed and purged annually, during furnace or boiler cleanings. There is nothing to replace when...

Versatile PFX uncoiler from Burnham Radiant. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Burnham Radiant Heating Co. has a new uncoiler for all sizes of PEX pipe to aid in radiant floor heat installations. The lightweight, yet sturdy, design of 1-1/4-inch square tubular steel makes a compact, convenient tool to use on any job site....

Climate Control Air Compressors. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... To meet the special needs of climate and instrument control applications, Saylor-Beall Climate Control Air Compressors achieve low oil carryover through slow-operating rpm, tightly controlled cylinder tolerances and special ring design. Inlet...

GeneralAire visual filter indicator. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... GeneralAire's new G-99 air-filter gauge indicates when to replace air filter media in forced air heating and cooling systems. It monitors filter media loading and provides a visual indication when the filter needs replacement. General...

Higher capacity Tempstar lowboy. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... The Tempstar line of oil furnaces has two new models for lowboy applications. The new models offer higher capacity; one is front flue and the other is a rear-flue configuration. They feature choice of either Beckett or Riello burners, easy...

Variable-Speed Pump Controls. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Heat-Timer's new Variable Speed Pump Control for radiant and light hydronic heating applications does what similar heat controls have never done before: provide accurate control even during low flow periods. The VSP increases or decreases the...

Lochinvar has new Power-Fin water heaters. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Lochinvar Corp. has expanded its line of Power-Fin commercial water heaters and boilers. The new models offer all the features of the original line, plus digital temperature control, expanded firing ranges from 50 to 100 percent, and more...

New Thermo Pride Premiere series air conditioners. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Thermo Pride has a new line of Premiere air-conditioning units. This new line of high-efficiency condensing units reaches up to 15.3 SEER by using the latest in high-technology coil design, along with scroll compressors. All units match with...

High-efficiency electronic air cleaners. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... The Dynamic Air Cleaner employs a unique polarizing technology to provide high-efficiency air filtration of submicron particles, including mold, pollen, fine dust and bacteria. It also removes many common odors, such as automobile and other...

New Hydrosaver Booster Package. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Armstrong Pumps has unveiled the Hydropak Hydrosaver Booster Package for economical variable flow control. It is a tailored approach to pump selection intended to reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent. Responding to flow and pressure...

Cox commercial warm air furnaces. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Cox commercial warm-air furnaces form Boyertown Furnace Co. offer a 10-year heat exchanger warranty. Features include an 11-gauge heat exchanger, double-wall steel casing, Beckett burner, front- or rear-flue availability, highboy, horizontal,...

Watts catalog on flow control. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Watts Regulator Co. has a new catalog of international products for residential and commercial applications. The collection offers competitive valves and other flow control products. The catalog includes the new Watts G-4000M1 flanged ball...

Adams furnaces offered in various sizes. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Adams Manufacturing offers oil furnaces with outputs from 50,000 to one million Btuh for residential and commercial applications. The company also offers garage-type low profile unit heaters, radiant tube systems, humidifiers, electronic and...

Bradford White Comfort Connect water heaters. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Bradford White has a 12-page, full-color brochure on its new Comfort Connect water heaters, designed for heating systems, combination heating and cooling systems, and potable hot-water applications. The brochure features the Side Connect Series...

Dornback products for warm-air applications. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Dornback offers oil furnaces with outputs from 50,000 to one million Btuh for residential and commercial applications. The company also offers garage-type low-profile unit heaters, radiant tube systems, humidifiers, electronic and filter media...

Towable support heater is self-contained. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Patron Products has a new self-contained, vented, highway towable No. 2 fuel-oil-fired ground-support heater designed for quick use in many applications. The 120XD is the civilian version of the newly approved military NGH heater. The 120XD...

New spacepak chilled water unit. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... SpacePak has a new chilled water fan coil unit that utilizes chilled or heated water from a chiller or boiler to provide conditioned air through SpacePak's pre-fabricated, preinsulated flexible duct system. The WCSP-D unit uses the same...

Aero Aqua Air combo system. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Aero Environmental's Aqua Air combination space and domestic water-heating system combines an Aero oil-fired water heater with an Aero air handler. Hot water from the water heater is circulated through the coil in the air handler. A blower in...

Shenandoah heaters use waste oil. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Shenandoah waste-oil heaters feature a patented slide-gun burner that is designed to handle a variety of used petroleum fluids with a combined weight of up to SAE 50. Heaters and boilers are available in sizes ranging from 144,000 to 500,000...

Crown Boiler now has warm-air furnace. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Crown Boiler's new warm-air furnaces join the company's line of boilers in a long-standing tradition of combining time-tested designs with the latest in new technologies for economy, safety, comfort and long life. All of Grown's furnaces are...

Draft Power vent systems. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Tjernlund has a new exterior mount Auto-Draft Power Venter suitable for sidewall or rooftop venting. The technology reduces vent diameters by up to 50 percent. By adding the CPC-2 constant pressure controller, the fan speed is automatically...

Z-Flex introduces Oil Insul-Vent. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... Z-Flex has unveiled the Oil Insul-Vent, which saves time compared to other methods of venting appliances to chimney. Using the Oil Insul-Vent, an installer can finish each job in five minutes. No costly elbows are involved and vent pipe can be...

Smokeeter air cleaners are versatile. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... The Smokeeter electrostatic air cleaners provide clean, breathable air in commercial and industrial applications. It is a self-contained, two-stage electrostatic precipitator that captures tobacco smoke, dust and other airborne particles. As...

Sealed-vent lowboy furnace. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... The NV3 lowboy furnace from Newmac is approved with the company's sealed-vent system and fires from 118,000 to 179,000 Btuh. The new heat exchange design allows easy front servicing through cleanouts located outside the interior casing. A...

Reznor unit heaters for C/I applications. (Warm Air & HVAC: Product Roundup).
January 1, 2003... The Reznor Model OH. fuel oil unit heater provides efficient heating for commercial and industrial applications. Model OH is available in three sizes ranging from 97 to 188 MBH output. Units are also available with a centrifugal blower for use...

Gone, but not forgotten.
January 1, 2003... Too often, the true magnitude of a person's contributions, or the profound affect he had on those he met, is not fully known until that person is no longer around to revel in the adulation. And so it seems to be in the case of George Schultz....

Adrian Steel company: trade package for Freightliner Sprinter van are right on track.
January 1, 2003... Adrian Steel now offers trade specific interior packages, partitions, shelving and modules for the new Sprinter van from Freightliner. The new Sprinter is currently available in three wheelbase lengths and two roof heights with a cargo area...

HALTing unreliability Beckett: Beckett's new HALT laboratory evaluates product performance.(Vic Turk; Highly Accelerated Life Testing laboratory)(Interview)
January 1, 2003... We recently interviewed Vic Turk, R.W. Beckett's director of engineering, on the company s new Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) laboratory. This facility is at the center of Beckett's efforts to extend component life. WHAT IS THE...

You're there anyway--adding GENERALAire products increases customer IAQ and your profitability too!
January 1, 2003... HVAC installation/service organizations provide dependable home heating (and cooling) for customer comfort and satisfaction. However, the customer is increasing his or her perspective of comfort to include air quality. Humidifiers, air cleaners...

Would you use this product in your home?
January 1, 2003... The photos on the left are of 3/8 OD copper tubing coated with low-density polyethylene. It is currently being installed on many oil fired heating systems and fuel oil line replacements. On numerous installations it is installed directly to the...

Are you a NOx-ologist? (Operations).(Column)
January 1, 2003... For some time the word NOx has shown itself in many areas, to the point where it seems to be coming more a part of the English Oil Burner Language, and even in my nozzle presentation people are often asking what is a NOx. Although, I'm far from...

Don't fight it. (Service).(using outdoor boiler temperature reset controls)
January 1, 2003... Well, winter has set in and the home fires are burning. The price of fuel has everyone thinking of ways to save a few pennies here and there. Well, one way you might think about, without losing home comfort, is outdoor boiler temperature reset....