Fuel Oil News articles from March 2000

Fuel Oil News archives from March 2000

Bush endorses natural gas-friendly policies.
March 1, 2000... Presidential candidate George W. Bush recently said that the federal government should encourage the use of natural gas through policies that support energy efficiency, "green energy," speedier cleanups of environmental waste sites, and a...

Heating oil prices show signs of easing in early February.
March 1, 2000... At the beginning of February, there were some signs of an easing in the supply lines that initially created the heating oil price run-up, according to Platt's, which said that the cash price of heating oil in the spot market had sunk almost 25...

FTC rejects BP Amoco-ARCO merger.
March 1, 2000... The Federal Trade Commission, citing worries about the impact on gasoline prices on the West Coast, has rejected the merger of BP Amoco and Atlantic Richfield Co., and has instructed its staff to ask the courts to block the $30-billion deal....

NAOHSM sponsors Holohan seminars.
March 1, 2000... As part of its educational program, the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers is sponsoring a series of seminars to be presented in four key markets by nationally recognized hydronics expert Dan Holohan. A noted industry...

Hudson Valley dealers seek help on building codes.
March 1, 2000... The Hudson Valley Oil Heat Institute has sent a letter to the Empire State Petroleum Association asking the group to write to the New York State Building Code Officers Association to ask that building code officers learn NFPA codes relevant to...

Kulik to succeed Zinkand at PPMCSA.
March 1, 2000... John V. Kulik has been named assistant executive vice president of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association. Kulik will continue his present legislative duties for the association, in addition to some new...

Cornerstone acquires Michigan retailer.
March 1, 2000... Cornerstone Propane Partners, L.P., Watsonville, Calif., has expanded its operation in Southeast Michigan with the acquisition of a local retail marketer there. The deal adds 1.2 million retail gallons and more than 700 customers to its current...

Customers told of dip tube defect.
March 1, 2000... Six of the nation's water heater manufacturers are advising their customers that a small number of their units have a defective dip tube that could result in the loss of water pressure and temperature. The plastic dip tubes that bring cold...

Tank truck trailer shipments down.
March 1, 2000... Despite the strong economy, the number of complete trailers and chassis shipped to carriers in the tank and bulk commodity sectors have either remained flat or declined from 1998 to 1999, according to the Truck Trailer Manufacturers...

Petroleum inventories decline in 1999.
March 1, 2000... U.S. crude oil and petroleum product inventories declined by more than 136 million barrels during 1999, a 12.7-percent plunge in comparing year-end stocks for '99 and '98, according to the American Petroleum Institute. OPEC production cuts with...

Let them eat lobster.
March 1, 2000... It seems an overestimation of expected holiday sales, coupled with a plentiful winter harvest, has caused the price of lobster to plummet from the normal $7-plus per pound to $5 or less in many retail outlets in the Northeast. Just how low...

Bradford White inks long-term labor pact.
March 1, 2000... Bradford White has signed a new labor contract with its union workforce. The company and UAW Local 1002 reached agreement on the terms of a new, long-term labor contract that will be in effect until August 2006. It was ratified by the members...

New Oilheat Advantages brochure published.
March 1, 2000... The Oilheat Manufacturers Association has published a new version of its Oilheat Advantages brochure. This new consumer brochure tells the story of oil heat. Each of the "advantages" are discussed in an easy-to-read style, and all are...

Radiant floor calculator introduced.
March 1, 2000... The Radiant Panel Association has a new tool designed to make radiant floor system sizing quicker and easier. The RadPad is superior to a computer and simple to use. A whole series of "what-if" problems can be calculated instantly. The device...

Vac System has two training seminars.
March 1, 2000... Vac System Industries has two new "Proven Solutions" training seminars created for commercial HVAC system cleaning contractors. The first seminar will cover how to estimate and project manage commercial projects and will feature the new Super...

BURNHAM CONTINUES NASCAR RUN.
March 1, 2000... Burnham has announced that Bryan Wall and the Burnham Boilers #77 Ford Taurus will be returning to the NASCAR Busch North Series for the 2000 season. This will be Burnham's sixth year of involvement in the NASCAR Northeast circuit and its...

Petroleum Price Index March 2000.
March 1, 2000... Petroleum Price Index March 2000 CURRENT CHNG FROM CHNG FROM PRICE LAST MONTH LAST YEAR CASH/SPOT PRICES UNLEADED GASOLINE .7336 +.0581 +.3961...

Computer systems buyer's guide.
March 1, 2000... Companies can keep you from byting off more than you can CPU Your business presence on the Internet Create the Web site that best serves your marketing needs All types of small businesses, it seems, are rushing to set up Web sites,...

Automated fleet fueling.
March 1, 2000... A new computer system makes it easy In the spring of 1998, Central Oil Co. of Tampa, Fla., decided that it was time to bring automation to its fleet refueling business. Its goal was to reduce or eliminate the manual operations associated...

Sprague introduces premium diesel.
March 1, 2000... Sprague has introduced its highest-grade diesel fuel, called RoadForce. It is formulated to provide the best available performance in a premium diesel fuel. It contains a proprietary additive package that combines L-10 superior detergents...

New Guard Dog low water cutoff unveiled.
March 1, 2000... McDonnell & Miller has introduced the new Guard Dog Series RB-122 low water cutoff to protect hot water boilers from low-water conditions and provide burner cutoff in the event of a major loss of water. Available for hot water boilers not...

Hercules has new air freshener and absorber.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Hercules Chemical has introduced Blot-O Air, an air freshener and Blot-O Plus, a fuel oil absorber. Blot-O Air is formulated to eliminate, not mask, fuel oil odors while providing a pleasant scent. It contains no CFCs or chlorinated...

Reading has new panel body.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Reading Body Works has introduced a new panel body utilizing the style of the Aerotech service body. The curved design and all-steel construction combined with the latest manufacturing technology, best materials and craftsmanship, reportedly...

New Cobra fuel oil delivery hose.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Thermoid/HBD Industries has added a new Cobra fuel oil delivery hose to its line. The new hose features a high tensile spiral polyester cord reinforcement that resists flex fatigue, a major cause of premature hose failure. Its premier Class A...

New combustion air intake system.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Tjernlund In-Forcer combustion air intake systems eliminate traditional wall louvers and reduce wall opening size by up to 80 percent. This significantly reduces the cost of providing combustion air to mechanical rooms. The small wall or...

Sterling Trucks to feature Mercedes-Benz engines.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Sterling Truck Corp. has refined its line with the introduction of the Acterra medium-duty trucks that will use advanced Mercedes-Benz diesels as their standard engines. Sterling will offer two displacements and numerous ratings for the...

Visual dispatcher computer system.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Apollo Systems offers the Visual Dispatcher System for fuel and propane retailers. This computer system operates on Windows platforms and was developed by oil industry people with more than 40 years combined experience. It offers more efficient...

New Taurus interface to visual dispatcher system.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Taurus Systems has a new interface to the Apollo Systems Visual Dispatcher System that provides total field service management using GPS, street level mapping, and time and material billing via MDTs. The Gasboy and PetroVend interfaces have...

New Peterbilt has all-aluminum cab.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... The Peterbilt Model 330 truck has an all-aluminum, corrosion-resistant cab. The cab exceeds test requirements. It has a 55-degree turning radius to facilitate maneuverability in tight places. The dramatically sloped hood provides excellent...

Honeywell has new solid-state oil ignitor.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Honeywell has introduced a new high-voltage solid-state oil ignitor that is said to provide precise, reliable ignition for both interrupted and intermittent applications. The S7184 electronic oil ignitor serves as an upgrade for both...

New modular hydronic zone valve introduced.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Watts Regulator has introduced the ZV-11 line of modular hydronic zone valves. The new valves use a solenoid actuator to open and close, providing one million cycle reliability and low operating cost. Upon receiving the 24 or 110 VAG signal,...

Blackmer unveils sealless propane pump.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... To assist the propane industry in improving its capability to pump from underground storage tanks, Blackmer has introduced the VistaTech V125 seal-less propane pump. It is designed to provide excellent suction lift capability for improved...

Diesel Guard offers new promotion.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Diesel Guard users can receive a free hat with the purchase of four quarts of Diesel Guard Antigel Deicer additive. Diesel Guard Antigel Deicer is said to be relied on by many national fleets to keep trucks running throughout the winter. A...

Burnham redesigns indirect water heater.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Burnham has redesigned its Alliance indirect-fired water heater line. Now available in 26, 40, 53, 79 and 119 gal. capacities, the Alliance tank features an all-new shell construction, an improved rapid recovery, and an inspection opening for...

How to use a corporation for more than operating your business.
March 1, 2000... Many closely held business owners have investments and investment income -- things like certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, an interest in a profitable partnership and other investments. After consulting such owners for many years, it is...

Advanced controls on Weil-McLain burners.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Weil-McLain has announced that its QB-180 and QB-300 "quiet burners" are now equipped with one of the most advanced control technologies available for residential burners. The control system provides valve-on delay (pre-purge) and motor-off...

Sidewall venting for Aero water heaters.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Aero Environmental's residential sidewall vented water heaters now are equipped with the Tjernlund Side Shot SS2. The SS2 is equipped with precise draft adjustment from the interior of the building. It does not require notching of the floor...

Hannay publishes hose reel catalog.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Hannay Reels has a new four-color catalog with complete information and updated specifications on the company's most popular petroleum hose reels. Hannay reels are used in a wide range of applications such as home fuel delivery, in-plant...

Do oil burner nozzles really fail?
March 1, 2000... As I travel up and down the Eastern Seaboard and sometimes beyond -- into the land of oil burners -- technicians often ask me questions about nozzles. They want to know what the nozzle manufacturers are doing with nozzles as the industry...

Make the call, and build on training.
March 1, 2000... Well, it seems we made it through another heating season. Now that the very busy time is behind us, we can all look forward to settling into our busy season. I don't know anyone who has a slow season anymore. Do you? Let's take a few moments to...