Fuel Oil News articles from July 2003

Fuel Oil News archives from July 2003

Nora unveils budget; invites public comment. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The National Oilheat Research Alliance has unveiled its proposed budget for 2004. The full budget documents can be found at www.nora-oilheat.org. NORA is dedicating significant funds to several projects of strong interest to the industry....

CSSARA joins POC. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Pacific Oil Conference and the California Service Station & Auto Repair Association announced in May that they will join in a combined event at the 2003 POC Conference Sept. 16-18 at the Reno Hilton, Reno, Nev. CSSARA represents...

Whitman visits Sprague. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... United States Environmental Protection Agency administrator Christie Whitman and Steven J. Levy, director of clean fuels for Sprague Energy, discuss programs to reduce emissions for both on-road and off-road diesel engines at a press conference...

Peterbilt mechanic wins award. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Darren Prouty, second-shift foreman for Allstate Peterbilt of Eastern Ohio, was recognized as the 2002 Peterbilt/ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician of the year during a recent awards banquet in Redondo Beach, Calif. Prouty, who has...

Efficiency Vermont wins energy "Oscar". (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... In May, the Institute for Government Innovation at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government announced that Efficiency Vermont, the nation's first independent, rate-payer-funded energy-efficiency unit, had won the "Oscar" of...

Tech of the year. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Darren Prouty of Allstate Peterbilt of Eastern Ohio was recognized as the 2002 Peterbilt/ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician of the Year during a recent awards banquet in Redondo Beach, Calif. Pictured from left to right are Dennis...

Burnham wins top manufacturer award. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... In May, plumbing and heating wholesaler Supply New England recognized original equipment manufacturer Burnham and local sales representative agency Urell, Inc., for its 2002 Manufacturer of the Year and Sales Representative Agency of the Year...

Burnham award. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Burnham sales representatives Tom Fitzgerald and regional sales manager Jim McKenna, in white shirts, flank Supply New England president David Corcoran outside Supply New England's Attleboro, Mass., headquarters. Also pictured are Jason...

Peterbilt names dealer of the year. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Nashville Peterbilt, Inc., dealer principals Jesse Kirk and John Moore have received the Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year award. "Jesse and John have helped establish Nashville Peterbilt as one of the premier truck dealerships...

Dealer of the year. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Nashville Peterbilt, Inc. dealer principals Jesse Kirk and John Moore were recently named Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year during Peterbilt Motors Company's annual dealer meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. The award was presented by...

Testo opens factory service center in Canada. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Testo has announced the opening of a factory-authorized service center for Canada located near Toronto. Testo has partnered with QRM Enterprises of Scarborough, Ontario, to simplify the process of obtaining service on Testo's ever-expanding...

Low Nox boilers now available. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... QHT, INC. has introduced the BIASI S/G Series boilers in a low Nox package. The S/G boiler has a reverse-flame design and is currently sold throughout Europe in an ultra-low Nox configuration. These boilers are now available in the United...

Actaris Neptune launches upgraded web site. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... In April, Actaris Neptune announced an upgrade to its Web site in order to enhance customer-support services. With its new domain, www.neptuneflowmeter.com, the site is designed for improved organization, easy navigation and ongoing...

HVAC'S top marketer announces ACCA alliance. (Dataline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America, the nation's largest contractor organization, has announced an alliance with Hudson, Ink as its exclusive marketing arm for members. ACCA president Paul Stalknecht noted, "We know that to fully...

A bright future. (Editor's Note).
July 1, 2003... Fifty years ago, Joey Ricciardi wasn't even a gleam in the eyes of his parents' parents. But there was no denying the twinkle in his eye on the night of May 20. The occasion was the annual Awards Banquet at the historic 50th-anniversary...

AHR Expo 2004 off to a strong start. (News and Trends).
July 1, 2003... After a six-year hiatus from the West Coast and an 11-year absence from Southern California, the 2004 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition in Anaheim, Jan. 26-28, is already generating a great deal of interest. According to...

Danfreight dedicates "rolling memorials". (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... In the wake of events with historic importance, it is common for an outpouring of symbolism and support. Flags adorn homes and vehicles, advertising turns toward messages of goodwill, and individuals and organizations devote time, money and...

Additional organizations endorse ISH North America. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... For the second time this year, ISH North America show organizers have announced that two additional professional trade organizations have given their endorsement to the ISH North American trade show. The latest announcement adds The American...

Taco offers software-products package. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Taco, Inc., is offering a combined software package that includes the newest version of its specifying software system, TacoNet 7.0, and Taco's Hydronic System Solutions, or HS2 system-design software. The two software offerings have been...

Kenworth specs with drivers in mind. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Finding and keeping good drivers is a challenge for many fleets, and spec'ing trucks with the driver in mind can go a long way to maintaining a stable and satisfied workforce. "It also can help your truck's resale value," said Steve...

On watch introduces the quickread 711. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Now there is a way to utilize the electronics built in to the newest Honeywell burner and boiler controls. OnWatch Electronics has introduced the QuickRead 711, a pocket-sized reader that works with the Honeywell R7184 oil-burner controller and...

Efleetmgmt launches driver-assessment. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Driver mistakes lead to thousands of accidents and cost trucking organizations $32 billion in losses a year, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Online transportation services provider efleetmgmt, Inc., is offering...

Irving to invest in ultra-low-sulfur diesel. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Irving Oil will be investing $100 million to enable Canada's largest refinery to produce ultra-low-sulfur diesel. Ultra-low-sulfur diesel has a sulfur content of 15 parts per million or less, a potential 97 percent reduction from today's...

Peterbilt provides OOIDA purchase incentives. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association are eligible for exclusive incentives, valued at up to $2,500, on the purchase of select new Peterbilt vehicles, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. OOIDA members will...

At issue with "efficiency": readers respond to may article on efficiency of northeast operations. (Letter to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... I am shocked by this article (Adding Efficiency, May 2003), or is it meant to be in fun and I am missing the point? The author has a boiler cleaning and service business but he is sadly uneducated in heat-distribution systems. For example,...

Mega-mergers: all talk, no action. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... While the "For Sale" sign continues to be posted at both Agway Energy and Ultramar Petroleum, no single prime acquisition candidates have yet emerged to grab either operation, as of The Insider's deadline. The sale of the two giants --...

Wellesley boss socked with new jail time. (The Insider).
July 1, 2003... Remember Wellesley Energy, the Montvale, N.J.-based financial-services firm subsidiary of Wellesley Services, Inc., that was supposed to revolutionize the fuel oil industry with its unique "bundling" acquisition scheme? Wellesley was a...

Nora ads better second time around. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... As many a football coach will remind his troops, "You gotta keep running that play 'til you get it right." The National Oilheat Research Alliance seems to have done so with its latest round of radio advertisements. After cutting loose its...

MEC goes spokesman route. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Faced with the uncertainties of aggressive advertising in a wartime atmosphere, the Metropolitan Energy Council has seemingly pulled a rabbit from its hat with a series of radio spots fronted by ling-time New York City weather personality Storm...

Nora announces a cornucopia of R&D projects.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... It isn't called the National Oilheat "Research" Alliance for nothing. NORA has recently tabulated and released an impressive series of research-and-development projects now underway or in the planning stages. In no particular order, they...

Great past bright future: NAOHSM celebrates 50 years by honoring the past while looking ahead.
July 1, 2003... As it turns out, this year's National Association of Oil heating Service Managers Convention & Trade Show at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pa., was memorable on a number of levels. The most noticeable was that the...

REX goes out with a bang: over 1,000 attend final Radiant Expo, which has merged with ISH-NA.
July 1, 2003... Over 1,000 people attended the 2003 Radiant Panel Association Conference and REX (Radiant Expo) trade show, May 7-11, in Sacramento, Calif. The event featured RPA schools, a variety of seminars with over 20 presenters, workshops, discussions...

Don't get burned: knowing the proper methods and techniques can reduce scalding incidents.
July 1, 2003... For the past 13 years I have been very busy as an "expert witness" in the oilheat industry. I've taken on more cases in the last three years and in one specific area my workload is skyrocketing. As an "expert" I've seen an alarming trend...

Powerstor series indirect water heater. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The PowerStor Series indirect water heater from Bradford White has a newly designed, super-efficient heat exchanger that is the heart of the PowerStor. The coil's 1.5-inch diameter carbon-steel tubing is Vitraglas-coated. A total heat surface...

Amtrol unveils storagemate line of hot-water tanks. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Amtrol has introduced its new line of StorageMate hot-water tanks. This line is ideal for residential and commercial uses that require large amounts of readily available hot water, such as whirlpool baths, hot tubs, dishwashers and laundry...

Oil miser on-demand hot-water heater. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Toyotomi U.S.A., Inc., has introduced its Oil Miser on-demand hot-water heater, which heats as much water as you need using No. 2 home-heating oil. Since the Oil Miser is on-demand, there is no costly storage of hot water when it is not needed....

Dual "O" Ring Sealing System for boilermate water heaters. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Amtrol has introduced its Dual "0: Ring Sealing System for WH-7 and WH-9 Series BoilerMate Classic water heaters. The Dual "0" Ring System provides a second seal that acts as a backup for the protection of the interior section of water heaters....

Utica hotline indirect water heaters. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... ECR International's Hotline indirect water heater's innovative smooth-tube heating coil features widely spaced steel coils, center-mounted and elevated several inches above the bottom of the tank. The coil and tank interior are porcelain coated...

Aero's aqua-air combo system. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Aero Environmental Ltd. has introduced a combination hot-water/central-air heating-and-cooling system. This combination begins with Aero's oil-fired water heaters. With computer-assisted design and high-output oil-burner efficiency; the water...

Grundfos HWR pumps keep water warm. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The new Hot Water Recirculation pumps from Grundfos Pumps Corporation constantly recirculate water in a continuous hot-water pipe loop through the water heater so there will be no wait for the water to warm up. The HWR pumps attach to the water...

Buderus S 120 indirect hot-water heater. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The S120 hot-water storage tank from Buderus Hydronic Systems features a 32-gallon storage capacity, high-performance recovery rates, a Honeywell aquastat, magnesium-anode rod for tank protection and a limited lifetime warranty. Other standard...

Simple footprint for delta elite. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The Delta Elite combination heater from Triangle Tube delivers heat and hot water in a single, compact footprint. The Elite utilizes two separate water circuits, one dedicated to space heating and the other dedicated to the production of...

Super Stor Ultra from heat transfer. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Heat Transfer Products has introduced the new Super Stor Ultra indirect-fired water heater. The Ultra's enhance features and design provide the most advanced appliance available. The ultrahigh output exchanger is engineered to accept a higher...

Watersoft line of filters and cartridges. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Amtrol, Inc., has introduced its WaterSoft line of filters and cartridges for water-treatment systems, including economical in-line filters and stainless-steel housings. The WaterSoft line offers a broad range of cartridge styles and micron...

New Phase III Smart Line. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Triangle Tube/Phase III now offers its Smart Line, featuring tank-in-tank technology. The Smart Line comes packaged in a newly designed metallic blue, durable plastic jacket. It is insulated with two inches of water-blown polyurethane foam,...

Toyotomi on-demand direct-vent water heater. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The Toyotomi OM-148 Oil Miser direct-vent water heater is said to eliminate hot-water run-outs. It reportedly provides an endless supply of hot water on demand. The unit operates on regular home heating oil, with an 85-percent efficiency...

Newmac boiler has integral water heating. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The Newmac Model NBR 2002 features an indirect water tank that fires at a maximum of 179,000 Btuh. Other units are available with tank-less coil for domestic hot water. Other features include multi-firing range, left- or right-mounted burner...

Wall-hung water heater from monitor. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The MZ Boiler is a compact, quiet and elegant wall-hung boiler designed for use in both residential and commercial environments. It can provide savings of up to 40 percent to 50 percent over traditional cast-iron boilers. The MZ offers...

Stor-Ex indirect stainless-steel WHS. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Stor-Ex New York is now marketing Millennium indirect stainless-steel water heaters. The Millennium line is said to deliver high performance at low Cost, quickly and efficiently. Units are engineer- and installer-friendly, lightweight, and work...

Hamco Coil Scrubber cleans DHW coils. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Hamco's Coil Scrubber cleans domestic hot water coils, water heaters, boilers and steam returns without caustics or acid. It will even clean low-water cut-offs. Used with a proprietary scrubbing solution, it removes limes, scale, calcium and...

Viessmann Vitocell WHS in vertical or horizontal. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The Vitocell indirect water heaters from Viessmann Mfg. Co. are available in vertical or horizontal configuration. The vertical version offers four sizes with storage capacities to 120 gals., while the horizontal is available in a 42- and...

Heat-Flo indirects designed for easy install. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Heat-Flo indirect water heaters have all piping connections on top for a neat, easy installation. They feature all 316-stainlesssteel construction, very low heat loss, and a thermoplastic jacket that won't dent or corrode. Large smooth tube...

Nelson & Small markets Rinnai water heaters. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Nelson & Small markets Rinnai's Continuum commercial continuous-flow water heaters. These heaters feature internal and external versions, which deliver 15,000 to 180,000 Btuh capacity, or .5 to 8.5 gpm endless hot water. Units are powered by...

Quietside water heater also does space heating. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The QXM8 from Quietside features the ability to provide both water for space heating and also for on-demand domestic hot water. Both circuits are completely separate so no mixing of non-potable and potable water can occur. The units range in...

Noritz water heaters now available in U.S. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... Noritz, the world's largest manufacturer of tankless water heaters, now is marketing its diverse products in the United States. Offering a full line of water-heating products applicable to any water demand, whether it be single-usage or systems...

Maxi-therm available in four different sizes. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The Maxi-Therm indirect water heater from Crown Boiler Co. is a porcelain-enamel tank and heat exchanger with a sacrificial anode for maximum corrosion protection. It includes a cleanout that permits inspection of the tank and coil. It also...

Mega-Stor line available in many sizes and styles. (Water Heater Roundup).
July 1, 2003... The Mega-Stor line of stainless-steel indirect water heaters from Crown Boiler Co. offers a full range of sizes and styles. They are available from 26 to 119 gallons of storage. There is also a horizontal-style tank that can be used for...

How to overcome indifference.(organizational indifference can negatively impact your bottom line)
July 1, 2003... We hear the phrases every day: "That's not my job." "I can't help you; talk to my boss." "That's just how we do things around here." "Someone else was supposed to do that." Such are the warning signs of organizational indifference. ...

Revised radiant revolution: radiant heat doesn't always have to come from a radiant floor.
July 1, 2003... March 19, 2003 will now be remembered as Denver's version of "The Perfect Storm." Two days earlier, a local weatherman, eyes aglow and froth foaming from his mouth, said that if the low-pressure system from the gulf and the Canadian cold front...

How much is left?(Industry Overview)
July 1, 2003... This is a question that our customers have been asking themselves all winter. We finally had a great winter, one of the coldest in 20 years and at times it was difficult to keep up with the delivery schedule. How many customers do you have that...

Calendar of events.
July 1, 2003... August 17-20 Energy Efficiency Workshop & Exposition. Wyndham Palace Hotel, Orlando, Fla. Info: www.energy2003.ee.doe.gov or wwweren.doe.gov/femp. September 16 Lehigh Valley Heating Expo sponsored by Lehigh Valley Chapter of...