Fuel Oil News articles from January 2005

Fuel Oil News archives from January 2005

Nassau Suffolk Chapter raffling off ISH ticket.(Dateline)(ISH International Trade Fair)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... While NAOHSM's trip to go to the ISH International Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in March is sold out, the Nassau Suffolk Chapter of NAOHSM is providing an opportunity for one lucky person to go to...

Bock Water Heaters celebrates 75 years.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bock Water Heaters kicked off its 75th year in business on Sept. 22 at the company's annual sales meeting in Madison, Wis. The three-day event included the introduction of Bock's redesigned product brochures and catalog, sales and technical...

Beckett HeatManager Web site up and running.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... R.W. Beckett Corporation has announced the creation of a comprehensive Web site for its new HeatManager product. The Beckett HeatManager is a micro-processor boiler control that works with any fuel, improves hydronic home heating and hot...

Burnham Hydronics parts center opens.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Burnham Hydronics kicked off the 2004-05 heating season with the introduction of Hydrosource, the boilermaker's new parts center. Hydrosource is now filled with boiler parts ready and waiting to be shipped out/ For Burnham customers, the...

Harrisburg chapter gives to American trauma fund.(Dateline)(Harrisburg Oil Heat Association)(American Trauma Society)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Last August, the Greater Harrisburg Oil Heat Association presented the Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society a donation of $500 in the memory of the late Neal Curry, former HOHA director and president. The donation was a result...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... January 30-February 2 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. Marina Marriott & Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Info: (800) 841-5849 or www.biodiesel.org. February 7-9, 2005 International Air-Conditioning...

Carlin receives GAMA safety award.(Dateline)(Hydronics Institute of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association to Carlin Combustion Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Hydronics Institute of the Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association has presented Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc., first place in its 2003 Plant Safety Survey in the category of Component Supplier. Carlin had no disabling injuries...

HVAC Excellence facilitates equipment donation to DOE.(Dateline)(Massachusetts Department of Education)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... In October, HVAC Excellence announced that it had facilitated an equipment donation for the Massachusetts Department of Education. HVAC Excellence, working with various manufacturers at the International Trade Show for Kitchen & Bath,...

OMA donates to Oil Heat Cares.(Dateline)(Oilheat Manufacturers Association to National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Mike Szentesy, chairman of the Oilheat Manufacturers Association, presented a $1,000 check from OMA to Judy Garber, executive director of the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers during the December Lehigh Valley NAOHSM meeting....

Kenworth Visa card applications online.(Dateline)(Kenworth Truck Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Truckers can now apply online for the Kenworth PremierCare Platinum Plus Visa card. The card offers the power to purchase efficiently and effectively, without a single annual fee, at millions of locations worldwide. In addition to no...

COHA's Oilheat 2005 wants "all hands on deck".(Dateline)(Canadian Oil Heat Association conference)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Symposium Committee of the Canadian Oil Heat Association is encouraging the oilheat industry to get "all hands on deck" and mark their calendars early for Oilheat 2005, the association's annual conference. Planning is underway for this...

Waiting and hoping.(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... With all of the nation's political pundits taking a post-election crack at predicting just what Pres. Bush's re-election, coupled with the increasingly Republican tilt of the new 109th Congress, which reports for work this month, means for our...

Vermont attorney general requires VCEC to abide by capped prices.(News And Trends)(William H. Sorrell; Vermont Consumers, Energy Cooperative and Miller Oil Co.)
January 1, 2005... In November, Vermont attorney general William H. Sorrell announced that he had entered into an agreement with Vermont Consumers, Energy Cooperative and its subsidiary, Miller Oil Company, requiring the company to abide by its advertising and...

Installation Photo Competition to highlight NAOHSM convention.(News And Trends)(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)
January 1, 2005... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers has announced that it will sponsor its third annual Installation Photo Competition that recognizes the most exemplary, innovative and efficient work of oilheat service managers and...

"Oil Heat Cares" benefit nets $5,000 for needy.
January 1, 2005... "Oil Heat Cares" established an impressive foothold by raising $5,000 at its first benefit seminar, held in Baltimore in October. The success is attributed to the sponsors and trainers that donated their time and effort and the many attendees....

Business brisk at 2004 ILGPE Expo.(News And Trends)(International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... About 25,000 visitors and exhibitors registered for the International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo, held from Sept. 24-26 in Louisville, Ky. There were 452 exhibits indoors and the 20-acre outdoor demonstration was sold out with 144...

GE Infrastructure hosts process treatment summit.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... In November, more than 50 thought leaders from chemical processing and hydrocarbon processing facilities met with leaders from GE Infrastructure, Water & Process Technologies to discuss the emerging needs of the process industries. The...

COCARD, Oasis Technology announce new partnership.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... COCARD and Oasis Technology Partners have announced a new partnership. Together, COCARD and Oasis will help energy companies automate the payment process. They will work with dealers to eliminate the costly man-hours associated with processing...

"Danger: Scalding Lurks!" DVD released by Watts.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Watts Regulator Company has announced the release of its new "Danger: Scalding Lurks!" DVD. The program is hosted by plumbing expert Dave Yates of F.W. Behler Company and features detailed information on such topics as hot-water stacking, how...

Sid Harvey creates new client-recruiting service.
January 1, 2005... In response to growing industry concerns about the shortage of qualified HVAC/R industry professionals, Sid Harvey Industries, Inc., has announced a new service program called Employment Solutions. According to U.S. Department of Labor...

Bradford White publishes water-heater guide.(News And Trends)(Good Choice! A consumer guide to selecting the right water heater brochure released)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bradford White Corporation recently published a new brochure designed to help professional installers explain the virtues of water-heater types to prospective customers. With more technologically advanced water heater choices available...

Bradford White gives big at Boston ISH Show.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... During the ISH Show held in Boston, Bradford White hosted a private reception at the Top of the Hub restaurant on the top floor of the Prudential Center. Ron Jaworski, ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback was present signing autographs and...

Build with oil initiates 2005 Advertising Campaign.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Build With Oil has begun its 2005 advertising campaign, deigned to offer homebuilders "Oilheating Solutions" for their building needs. The advertising program starts with ads running in Building Products and Custom Home magazines. The ads...

Radiant makeover: centuries-old Lancaster County log home benefits from mechanical system upgrade.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... Wrenches in the works? Sure, there were a few at this little job in rural Mount Joy, Pa. But this mechanical contractor is drawn to a challenge. What he found when he got there--with tasks that would be tied to an extensive remodeling...

Return temperature control improves hydronic technology.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Burnham Commercial has announced the availability of the RTC Return Temperature Control. The RTC Return Temperature Control provides an effective means of boiler protection from thermal shock and sustained condensing operation. The RTC monitors...

Air-conditioning and refrigeration gauge set.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Testo has introduced the TestoKool 523 low-cost digital gauge set for contractors. The 523 is designed for easy, accurate, air conditioning, refrigeration and heat-pump maintenance. The 523 features high- and low-side pressures and saturation...

Thermo Pride introduces Mobile Home furnace.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Thermo Pride's Oil Mobile Home/Cottage furnace provides Thermo Pride quality in a furnace designed specifically for mobile home and cottage applications. The OMC packages the Thermo Pride Octatherm heat exchanger into a mobile home/cottage...

Burnham introduces four new radiant-heat product lines.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Burnham Hydronics has launched four new radiant heat-distribution product lines. The BV vertical and BH horizontal hydronic unit heaters are equipped with all-motor horsepower and fan configuration to provide quiet operation with smooth and...

Tuf-Skin equipment liners now available from Pacor.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Pacor, Inc., has introduced Tuf-Skin and Tuf-Skin II dual-density fiberglass insulation equipment liners for HVAC. Both equipment liners provide thermal and acoustical control in air-conditioning, heating equipment and appliances, and are...

Mr. Heater introduces BIG BUDDY propane heater.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Mr. Heater has announced the introduction of BIG BUDDY, a larger, more powerful indoor-safe radiant heater. BIG BUDDY has the capacity to operate at 18,000 BTU/hr. compared to 9,000 BTU/hr. for the smaller Portable Buddy. The BIG BUDDY can heat...

Unico debuts UPC-68 straight-slotted outlets.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Unico, Inc., has added the UPC-68, or straight-slotted outlet, to its line of multiple mini-duct outlet styles. The UPC-68 is designed for use where a standard round outlet or UPC-67 slotted outlet is not practical or an aesthetic alternative...

Onset Computer Corp. expands HOBO line with new data loggers.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Onset Computer Corp. has added two new models to its line of HOBO U12 high-resolution, direct-USB data loggers. The new loggers, which include the HOBO U-12-006 four-channel indoor and HOBO U12-008 four-channel outdoor industrial models, accept...

FireView control measures fossil-fuel combustion levels.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Marathon Sensors has introduced the FireView, a hybrid analyzer that provides accurate characterization of combustion to reduce both fuel use and harmful emissions. By combining in-situ and extractive sensors, the FireView generates the...

Total Air Purification System eliminates harmful pollutants.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Continental Fan has created the TAPS Total Air Purification System. Developed with the help of research performed by the Sandia Laboratory and the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, TAPS is the first air purifier capable of eliminating...

Ceiling diffuser features removable multi-size collars.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Hrt & Cooley has introduced the Rezzin Ceiling diffuser Model RZS00, a design that is easy to install and has removable multi-size collars. Available in two-way corner, three-way and four-way deflections, the Rezzin Ceiling diffuser is made of...

Next-generation Bards offer more flexibility.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... The next generation of Bard oil furnaces include more flexibility and installation options than ever before. The Bard exclusive burner/chamber-mounting system enables the dealer to remove the entire assembly to inspect the chamber and ensure...

Thermo Pride introduces Premiere Oil Furnace.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Thermo Pride has announced an addition to its line of oil furnaces: the Premier Oil Furnace. The Premiere employs GE's electronically commutated motor technology, which has been available on the Premiere gas furnace for two years. With ECM...

New Clean Burn used-oil furnace.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... The new Clean Burn Model CB1500 used-oil furnace provides enhanced installation flexibility and free heat while recycling used motor oils in accordance with EPA guidelines. The Model CB-1500 is less than 30 inches high and can be installed in...

Watts Regulatory expands gauge, thermometer lines.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Watts Regulatory Co. has expanded its line of pressure gauges and thermometers. New to this line are the Series DPG3 center-back entry pressure gauges, Series DPG5 top-entry pressure gauges and Series TA 9-inch and TL 5-inch adjustable...

Onset Computer Corp. unveils IAQ monitoring solution.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Onset Computer Corporation has introduced an indoor air quality monitoring solution that combines the company's HOBO data loggers with the Telaire 7001 Carbon Dioxide Monitor. Now, HVAC contractors, facilities managers and others can measure...

American Standard offers allegiance 18 A/C system.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning has unveiled the newest addition to its family of residential systems. With a SEER rating of 18.90, the Allegiance 18 exceeds the minimum efficiency level of 13.00 SEER, designated by the U.S....

Venturion is latest offering from Reznor.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... New from Reznor is the Venturion Series used-oil-fired heaters. The heaters are designed to be the industry's most dependable and user-friendly units. They provide consistent performance through a proven automatic fuel-flow pump and on-board...

Tjernlund auto-draft combustion systems.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... The new CPC-2 controller from Tjernlund regulates fan speed, resulting in perfect draft and/or combustion air for true energy savings and optimum efficiencies. They also reduce vent diameters up to 50 percent and eliminate large combustion air...

ICP adds IAQ offerings to Tempstar product lines.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... International Comfort Products has introduced new lines of indoor air quality products and thermostats to complement its Tempstar brand heating and cooling product lines. New Tempstar system accessories include humidifiers, electronic air...

Dickson expands line of display data loggers.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... Dickson Co. has introduced the Midsize Display Temperature and Temperature & Humidity Data Loggers with alarms and SD flash-memory cards to its current line of instrumentation. These new loggers are available in temperature, model SM300; remote...

GrayWolf Sensing updates DirectSense IAQ PPC kit.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... GrayWolf Sensing Solutions has introduced a new version of its DirectSense IAQ PPC kit for indoor environmental measures. The DirectSense IAQ PPC is a pocket PC computer-based system that makes possible accurate measurement of IAQ parameters,...

Sealed-vent lowboy furnace.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Picking up speed: trend toward tracking trucks gaining acceptance among service providers.
January 1, 2005... The coming months are going to be challenging for fuel oil companies. With record-breaking oil prices and the fast-approaching winter, many are seeking ways to upgrade service and enhance customer relations. To provide existing and new...

What's old is new: AHR Expo celebrates 75 years with first trip to Orlando, Fla.(International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)
January 1, 2005... Celebrating 75 years, the International Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Exposition, fondly called the AHR Expo, will make its debut in a new venue when the show takes up residence in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.,...

Skills and thrills: training program for today's tradespeople needs to be revamped.
January 1, 2005... This article is based on a thread that was started over Thanksgiving weekend on Dan Holohan's "The Wall. The thread had to do with a question of whether or not a college education is really necessary for a tradesman today. Personally, I can't...

A call to arms.(Service)
January 1, 2005... OK, do I have your attention? Good. Last time we were talking about how we can become better managers, whether it is in service, installation, sales or any other department or division that we have a new job. Manager, by definition, "a person...