Fuel Oil News articles from June 2002

Fuel Oil News archives from June 2002

ESPA reorganizes in wake of Trunzo departure. (Dateline).(Empire State Petroleum Associaton, Michael Trunzo)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Tom Peters has assumed all of the CEO duties of the Empire State Petroleum Assn. following the departure of Michael Trunzo, who formerly held that position. Peters has been with ESPA since 1988, and was with both independent and major oil...

Gama says oil-fired equipment sales rose in '01. (Dateline).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Shipments of oil-fired boilers and furnaces in 2001 rose slightly, according to figures released by the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Assn. The report shows total oil-fired boiler shipments were up 4.3 percent last year, from 125,380 in 2000 to...

Devine departs MEC and ECEC along with MOC and MAPDA. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... James Devine, exec of the Metropolitan and East Coast Energy councils since the organizations were founded 22 and 13 years ago, respectively, is no longer associated with these associations. Although no formal announcement was made, insiders...

MEC advertising wins ADDY Award. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... While the Metropolitan Energy Council may find it increasingly difficult to scare up funds for future advertising campaigns because of NORA, its current radio campaign has won a silver ADDY Award by the American Advertising Federation. The ad...

Two municipal accounts use Sprague clean diesel. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Westchester County, N.Y., and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority are now running their fleets with ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel supplied by Sprague Energy. Westchester County's Liberty Lines is powering 344 buses on 57 routes with...

NYMEX launches energy calendar spread options. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. introduced calendar spread options contracts for light, sweet crude oil, Brent crude, natural gas, heating oil and unleaded gasoline on June 3. The move comes in response to the market's desire for more...

March A/C shipments down from last year. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Combined United States factory shipments of 670,358 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for March were down five percent compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to ARI statistics. Heat pump shipments of...

Two HVACR programs get PAHRA accredited. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Linn State Technical College's heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration department and Delaware Technical and Community College's HVACR department are the first schools in the United States to receive national accreditation...

Calendar of events.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... June 1-4 Canadian Oil Heat Assn. Annual Conference. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Info: (905) 946-0264. June 1-11 Empire State Petroleum Assn. Spring Convention. Alaskan Cruise (Vancouver, B.C. & Anchorage, Alaska). Info: (518)...

Shell oil to acquire Pennzoil. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Shell Oil Co. has agreed to acquire the Pennzoil-Quaker State Co. for about $1.8 billion. Pennzoil is the largest manufacturer of automotive lubricants and makes a variety of other car products, including Pennzoil and Quaker State motor oils....

Southeast Petro-Food show called a success. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Officials of the North and South Carolina Petroleum Marketers associations report that the Southeast Petro-Food Marketing Exhibition held March 20-21 in Charlotte, N.C., was a great success. Preliminary numbers on attendees and reports from...

Enron women in playboy. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... One way to avoid the unemployment blues" might be posing nude for a national magazine. That's what a number of former female Enron employees did. Playboy's August issue, which will hit the newsstands on July 1, features a nude photo spread...

Fuel price index for June 2002. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... FUEL PRICE INDEX FOR JUNE 2002 CURRENT CHANGE FROM CHANGE FROM PRICE LAST MONTH LAST YEAR CASH/SPOT PRICES (DAILY AVERAGE) UNLEADED GASOLINE ...

Wired for wireless. (Editor's Note).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Wireless. That's the hot button right now in oil heat delivery. Everybody's talking about going wireless. Our cover story this month spotlights one such application, and there were many companies exhibiting wireless technologies at the oil heat...

ASHRAE lists program for annual meeting. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Humidity-control problems impact the comfort and health of building occupants. The challenge of purchasing electricity amid different incentive programs also can influence HVAC design. Concerns over being sued for negligence continue to rise....

Work truck show sets record in Orlando. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Work truck upfitters, buyers, endusers and distributors from all industries met with a record number of suppliers and manufacturers exhibiting at The Work Truck Show 2002, held in conjunction with the 38th Annual National Truck Equipment...

New NAOHSM member. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The New York City Oil Heating Service Managers became an official chapter of the National Assn. of Oil Heating Service Managers this past March. Directors of the new chapter are, left to right, Bob Perotto, City Spec., Inc.; Daniel Silvestro,...

E. O. Habhegger celebrates 75 years. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The E. 0. Habhegger Company, Inc., of Yeadon, Pa., is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Elmer O. Habhegger, who served as president until 1971, founded the company in 1927. Charles W. Pealer took over from 1971 through 1976, and then...

Paul Geiger retires. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Paul Geiger, right, editor of Oilheating magazine, announced his retirement at the recent Atlantic Region Energy Expo, effective June 1. Eric DeGesero, executive vice president of the Fuel Merchants Assn. of N.J., presented Geiger with a plaque...

PriceEnergy enjoys growth despite warm winter. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... PriceEnergy, subsidiary of Able Energy, announced significant "same-territory" growth for the winter of 2001/2002. In the original PriceEnergy territory in northern New Jersey, gallons delivered increased 253 percent and orders increased 242...

Fmanj offers entry-level technician program in June. (News and trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey will be sponsoring Basic Oil Burner Technician Training programs at three locations this summer. The programs are made possible by grant monies received from NORA. The four-week program is...

Peerless announces Colors of Heat training. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Peerless Heater Co. has announced the dates and locations of the 2002 "Colors of Heat" training seminars. All locations will feature two seminars, each with a different topic, except for the Boyertown location, which will feature three...

Ashrae publishes risk-management document. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... In today's litigious society, protecting yourself from legal risks, such as claims for breach of contract and/or negligence, can be one of the most difficult parts of a project. A document published by the American Society of Heating,...

Going wireless: SOS Fuels embraces new technologies to improve its bottom line.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Richard Spiegel has been in the petroleum-marketing industry for more than 45 years, but he's no old dog who can't learn new tricks. His company, SOS Fuels of Tuxedo Park, N.Y., is among the first in the oil heating industry to use the latest...

Aree Show report despite a lousy winter, dealers are upbeat.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The non-winter of 2001-2002 was the major topic of discussion among dealers at the Atlantic Region Energy Expo, held April 23-25 at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel on the boardwalk of Atlantic City, N.J. The winter was the mildest on record in...

Environmental: products & services guide.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A&A INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 4 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA 01887 (800) 640-1803, FAX: (508) 657-3810 PRODUCTS: 128 ABSORPTION CORP. 1051 Hilton Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 (800) 962-6737, FAX: (360) 671-1588 E-MAIL:...

NORA survey results responses to the education and training committee needs analysis.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... In order to better serve the oil heat industry, last fall the National Oilheat Research Alliance s Education and Training Committee did an industry-wide survey to analyze oil heat's education and recruiting needs. The survey was included in...

Adrian Steel Company: transforming trucks and vans into efficient service vehicles.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Established in 1953, Adrian Steel began as a small structural steel business, selling beams, girders and trusses. Founded by Robert B. Westfall, a former All-American fullback at the University of Michigan and an All-Pro fullback with the...

Fuel additive injection systems: the best way to save money and offer more products with less work.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Let's face it: more than ever before, the fuel marketing industry is facing a need for more diversified fuels. The problem is how to carry all of these fuels and still make a profit. As fuel prices rise and environmental issues grow, the need...

Talk about draft. (Operations).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Draft as it applies to combustion has the responsibility to move the air into the heating source, over the fire and exiting from the chimney. This same air has three basic functions. As air enters the appliance, it becomes the source of oxygen...

Tricks of the trade. (Service).(Converting an old gravity hot-water heating system to a system of forced circulation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Sooner of later, you will be faced with converting an old gravity hot-water heating system to a system of forced circulation. Those old gravity systems worked due to the difference in the density of water at different temperatures in the...

Beckett offers new commercial burner.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The new Beckett CF-375 commercial oil burner with a firing range of 1.65 to 3.75 gph offers more heating capability than a residential burner, but less than other commercial burners. Since it effectively bridges the residential/commercial gap,...

Hydrolevel redesigns VXT water feeder.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The adjustable VXT steam boiler water feeder has been redesigned. An illuminated feed counter will monitor the amount of raw make-up water fed into the boiler. The illuminated feed counter will identify boilers that draw excessive make-up...

Help cut service costs!(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The fuel oil filtration brochure from General Filters Inc. and Unifilter Company brands of fuel oil filters, replacement cartridges and accessories helps fuel oil dealers understand the basics of filtration and how to avoid problems that could...

Wessels Company since 1908.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Wessels offers high quality expansion tanks for boiler and water heater s systems. These tough 150-psi tanks are constructed to stringent design for critical protection of the home's life support systems. Wessels has the broadest offering of...

Vented Heating System.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... For over 16 years, Monitor Heating Systems has proven its dependability, economy and comfort. The direct vented systems eliminate induced drafts. Automatic control, fourtime/four temperature program. Choice of fuels: #1 oil/kerosene, natural...

Low water cut-offs for hot water boilers.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Hydrolevel Company has developed a tri-fold informational sales piece for contractors installing low water cut-offs on their hot water boiler jobs. Designed to be used in contractor proposals or as a mailer, the brochure covers principal of...

FCX oil-fired condensing boiler.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The FCX features a steel, primary, non-condensing heat exchanger coupled to a condensing stainless secondary heat exchanger. A built-in three way mixing valve permits all-season comfort at maximum efficiency. The FCX has dual-temperature...

Instantaneous Oil-Fired water heater.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Instantaneous...you only pay for hot water when the faucet is turned on....Let the Oil Miser work for you. The Oil Miser is one of a kind-the only Oil-Fired, sealed combustion, on-demand water heater in North America. It provides an endless...

Fuel oil storage maintenance program.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... FPPF Industries offers a 5-step program for maintaining bulk storage of fuel oil. Each step has significant value for both fuel consumers and fuel marketers. This brochure gives excellent information and dosage ratios for treating fuel oil bulk...

Hi-Boy/Lo-Boy Counterflow furnaces.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Bard offers the latest technology in its line of quality Hi-Boy, Lo-Boy, and Counterflow oil furnaces. The exclusive Bard combustion chamber/burner mounting system means that servicing and cleaning the furnace has never been easier. Other...

Save time and money with phase III Combination Heaters.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The phase III HM Series residential Combination Heater provides comfortable space heating with virtually unlimited hot water in one footprint. Completely piped and wired, the HM series offers substantial cost savings over the boiler/indirect...

New Triangle tube hydronic air handlers.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Blackwood, NJ March 24, 1999 - Triangle Tube? Phase III is pleased to make available a complete line of Quality hydronic air handlers. Available with or without an air conditioning coil, the Triangle Tube hydronic air handler can provide total...

Taco new WAGS safety Valve.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... WAGS (Water and Gas Safety Valve) is designed to catch water heater leaks before they become floods and shut off gas feeds before disaster can strike. The WAGS Valve is the only product of its kind that shuts off both gas and water feeds in the...

Remote fuel Indicator expanded.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The economical Series 80,000 Tank Level Indicator line now includes in addition to FUEL OIL: KEROSENE, DIESEL and WATER !!! Systems are easy to install, and are sold only through supply houses. Two LPG indicator systems now facilitate more...

Carlin's 60200 oil primary control.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc. has been the industry leader in microprocessor primary controls since 1995. Carlin,s controls are designed to meet the most challenging heat applications. Model 60200 features include interrupted duty...

A great way to start.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Bacharach has developed 2 NEW products to help you test oil and gas burner efficiency. The Fyrite Tech 50 measures O2 and stack temperature. The Fyrite Tech 60 measure O2, stack temperature and CO. Designed to provide "The Measurable...

Taco ESP zone valve.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Energy Storage Principal (ESP) zone valve features a gear-driven, capacitor-powered valve which replaces the traditional spring with a Prostar Gold Cap Capacitor for returning the valve to its normal position. That, along with an...

MID:COM Computers & Registers.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... There are over 25,000 MID:COM Computers and Registers installed throughout the world. They are on the job every day, in all types of weather, from tropical heat, humidity and salt air, to the bitter cold of the Arctic Circle. MID:COM Systems...

Carlin introduces new PSC motors.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc. now provides PSC motors for all your application needs. These new motors are more efficient, more reliable, and more versatile. Features include auto reset thermal overload, sealed ball bearings, 1/15 to 1/4...

Bacharach is your one-stop supplier.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Bacharach carries a full line of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Tools and Meters. Combined with our complete line of professional and commercial recovery systems, we now provide you with an extensive product mix from vacuum pumps to...

Spirotherm.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Spirotherm manufactures air eliminators for separation and venting of air in smaller installations. A patented coalescing medium removes up to 100% of system air, reducing the risk of corrosion. The Spirovent, Junior is available in _" thru...

SWG Sealed Combustion Systems[TM].(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The SWG Sealed Combustion System [TM] combines the patented SWG Sidewall Power Venter with the CAS Combustion Air System to create a total combustion/vent system for oil appliances. The entire system is under 100% negative pressure for maximum...

Ultraguard.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The choice is easy. Warm and happy customers and reduced costly service calls mean improved profitability. You can reduce costly service calls because cleaner fuel reduces service calls and call backs. Nozzle and filter plugging can be stopped....

Heat-timer control system.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The HEAT-TROL Value Series 100/200/550 are designed for residential and light commercial baseboard systems, fan coil systems, air handling systems and radiant (in floor) systems. These systems offer adjustable reset ratios, adjustable offset ,...

Automatic tire chains.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... This system permanently fastens to the vehicle's rear suspension and allow the operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the flip of a dashboard switch. This automatic system enhances traction and braking in forward or reverse. Onspot...

New Hose Boss rewind assist.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Nordic Systems Inc. extends their line of hose reel accessories to include the new Hose boss, a moveable rewind assist designed to efficiently & safely unwind & rewind house. Nordic manufactures a complete line of reels that can be used to...

Newmac Lowboy.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The largest Newmac Lowboy features a redesigned heat exchanger to complement its Sealed Combustion System (SVS). The SVS is certified with the Carlin EZi, Beckett AFG and Riello BF5. The unit is factory wired for 2 speed operation with a firing...

Variable speed pump control.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The Heat-Timer VSP can adjust the speed of a pump to control the amount of hot boiler loop water which is injected into the heating or secondary loop. The VSP is ideal for most radiant or residential and light commercial hydronic heating...

Freightliner M2 Business-Class trucks. (Products).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Freightliner is rolling out the new Business Class M2 medium-duty and vocational truck line after introducing it this past February. The new line of Class 5-8 trucks is designed to provide advantages in productivity and operational efficiency....

FPPF Chemicals remove water. (Products).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... FPPF Chemical Co. has Fuel Power and Polar Power, two chemicals designed to remove water. Fuel Power totally removes water and prevents icing, improves combustion and mileage, stabilizes fuel and controls sludge and slime from fungi and...

Riello introduces R Series burner. (Products).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Riello has introduced the R Series burners that are specifically engineered for the United States and Canadian markets and are suitable for a wide range of commercial and light-process applications. The series is available in two distinct...

Mack UniMax axle reduces maintenance. (Products).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Mack Trucks has a new heavy-duty front axle that significantly minimizes maintenance requirements and increases payload capacities, while also providing operators with a new level of control and stability. The new UniMax axle, which is...

McDonell & Miller Controller for steam boilers introduced. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... McDonnell & Miller has introduced the Series 150E Low Water Cutoff/Pump Controller for commercial and industrial hot-water and steam boilers. Featuring adjustable 60-second burn-off time delays, the 150E cutoff controller provides continuous...

Hago improves filtration nozzle. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Hago has a new, upgraded Model DFN nozzle that eliminates unscheduled burner callbacks due to plugged or faulty nozzles. The dual-filtration effect is a two-pass filtration system that incorporates a stainless steel Unibody nozzle tip, which is...

General Filters has New Repair Kit. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... General Filters' new Bowl Repair Kit makes an old filter like new. It eliminates the need to change filter heads when only a new body is needed. The General Filters Bowl Repair Kit includes everything needed to rebuild the filter: new...

Suntec has new Solenoid Pump. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Suntec has a new solenoid pump for oil heat applications. The New Generation Solenoid Pump is said to be a technological advance compared to other units on the market. It can be used with either standard primary oil burner controls or with...

Thermo-Dynamics Boilers offer three vent choices. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Thermo-Dynamics Boiler Co. has introduced the low-mass, LMD direct-venting systems available in 10-, 15-, and 20-foot lengths. It does not require a power ventor for sidewall venting and includes a post-purge, as well as an outside air intake...

Clear Computing software for dispatching and mapping. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Clear Computing offers a variety of software applications for maintaining rentals, routing and servicing. This includes customer records, invoicing, dispatching, marketing and operational reports. Geo-Mapper accurately places your customer's...

Mercedes-Benz manual transmissions on Acterra. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The six-speed Mercedes-Benz manual transmissions are now available on Sterling Acterra Class 5-8 trucks. The transmissions feature hydraulically actuated clutch systems and are offered in two versions: the direct-drive MBT520 for trucks up to...

SmartDrops system raises delivery productivity. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... SmartDrops software from Vertrax integrates with most degree-day systems to provide dynamic routing, mapping, sequencing, tracking, reporting and more. Features include dynamic account selection, automatic route optimizing and ticket...

Motorola has wireless two-way radio accessory. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Motorola has introduced a wireless remote microphone that enables Motorola two-way radio users to work in a cord-free environment. The microphone communicates to a Motorola two-way radio through an adapter equipped with Bluetooth Wireless...

Ultrasonic wireless tank-level monitor. (Products).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Robertshaw Industrial Products has introduced the Centeron wireless tank-level monitoring system. It uses sophisticated wireless technology to remotely monitor levels of petroleum products, treatment chemicals, wastewater and other...

New brochure featuring testo-smart HVAC/R products.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... April 26, 2001, Flanders, NJ -- Testo, Inc. introduces a new second edition of its eight page, full-color brochure featuring more new products to its line of digital, electronic instruments for the HVAC/R and related industries. The brochure...

Bock water heaters.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Every high-efficiency water heater has been designed and proven to produce hot water when you want it by maximizing heat use and minimizing heat loss. That's why Bock is the most effective, advanced and energy-efficient water heater available....

The world's fastest changeable controls.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Erie's revolutionary PopTop[TM] zone valve design allows you to attach the valve actuator with one hand in seconds. Simply squeeze a button and apply. It's that simple. * Offering a complete selection of actuator valves for various...

Viessmann vitorond boilers.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Clean combustion results from matching the combustion chamber to the flame geometry. Economical operation comes from a triple pass design and modulating boiler water temperatures, and long service life is assured by large water passageways and...

Williamson boilers.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Williamson, a trusted name in the heating industry since 1890, has a new line of cast iron oil-fired boilers. One model, the OWB (Oil-fired Water Boiler) features a high efficiency oil burner, low draft loss, and swing-away door for easy...