Fuel Oil News articles from March 2003

Fuel Oil News archives from March 2003

NEFI releases seminar schedule. (Featured News).(New England Fuel Institute's 2003 Convention and Oilheat Exposition)(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... The New England Fuel Institute's 2003 Convention and Oilheat Exposition, to be held at Boston's Hynes Veterans Memorial Auditorium from June 9-11, will be a launchpad in the drive to integrate dyed low-sulfur distillate fuel (.05%) into the...

Amthor celebrates 75. (Featured News).(Amthor Incorporated)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Amthor Incorporated announced in January that he company would be celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2003. Amthor began back in 1928 as a small blacksmith shop in Ellenville, N.Y. Through the years and after four generations,...

Program for portable AC testing developed. (Featured News).(ETL SEMKO)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek Testing Services plc. has developed a new program for manufacturers who wish to verify the energy and cooling performance attributes of portable air-conditioners. ETL SEMKO's portable air-conditioner...

NTEA publishes directory. (Featured News).(National Truck Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Nearly 1,600 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories are featured in the newly published National truck Equipment Association 2003 Membership...

SID Harvey adds more tecumseh branches.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Long Island-based HVAC/R wholesale distributor, Sid Harvey Industries, has announced that five branches were recently authorized as Tecumseh stocking locations. The new Tecumseh authorized branches in Chicago and their managers are: *...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... March 3-5 The Work Truck Show. Sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Info: (800) 441-NTEA. March 6-8 Hearth, Patio & Barbecue EXPO. Sponsored by the Hearth, Patio &...

ICP training center moves. (Featured News).(relocated to Lewisburg TN)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The ICP National Training center has relocated to Lewisburg, Tenn., putting it on-site with ICP's customer service, distribution, marketing, sales and field service offices. The move became effective on Dec. 16, 2002. The Training Center...

ICPA relocates. (Featured News).(Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Effective Jan. 6, the executive offices and technical training center of the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association relocated to 10 Alcap Ridge, Cromwell, CT 06416. The new phone and fax numbers are (86) 613-2041 and (860) 632-1122,...

CFN releases WebNCC. (Featured News).(Commercial Fueling Network)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Commercial Fueling Network has released the CFN WebNCC. The WebNCC will allow CFN members the ability to access and manage all business functions 24/7 from any computer with Internet access. Web-based functionality includes managing and...

Dear valued customer. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... Any business owner worth his key to the executive washroom knows that to properly gauge the success of a business a variety of factors must be taken into consideration. However, getting the answers to why a certain product may be selling...

Fuel Merchants Association comments on DEP proposals. (News and Trends).
March 1, 2003... In January, the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey submitted comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding two regulatory proposals published by the department. Regarding UST regulations, all regulations...

Lochinvar redesigns Sizing Program. (News & Trends).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... In January, Lochinvar Corporation's redesigned and enhanced LochSPEC Water Heater Sizing Program became available for download from the company's Web site at www.lochinvar.com. The LochSPEC sizing-selection software, originally introduced...

GIS & GPS.(Geographic Information Systems)
March 1, 2003... GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is the use of computer based mapping systems tied into address and other types of databases. GPS (Global Positioning System) is an extremely accurate satellite based system for determining a users location....

Sid Harvey extends burner-motor warranty. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... After a successful launch of its brand-name oil burner motor in September, 2002, Sid Harvey's has announced that it has extended warranty protection on The Heat Chief motor to five years. "The industry has whole-heartedly accepted The Heat...

PMAA wins Hazmat reg fight. (News and Trends).
March 1, 2003... As a result of a lawsuit filed in 2002 by PMAA and 15 other organizations, the Department of Transportation in January announced that beginning this registration year, Hazmat registration fees will be reduced to $150 for small businesses ($125...

PY new MODA president. (News and Trends).(Maine Oil Dealers Association selects Jamie Py as new president)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Maine Oil Dealers Association has announced the appointment of Jamie Py as president of the association. Py has been with the association since 1995 serving as legal counsel. He directed the governmental affairs program and served as...

Carlin introduces new motors. (News and Trends).(Carlin Combustion Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc., has announced the introduction of five new PSC Motor models. Built to the same quality and performance standards as the company's 1/6-HP offering, the new models will be applied to several additional Carlin...

Pennsylvania deliveryman killed in robbery attempt. (News and Trends).(Leonard Smith Jr. of Aaron and Leonards Fuel Oil Service is murdered in robbery attempt)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... On the morning of Jan. 24, the part-owner of a Harrisburg, Pa., fuel oil business was murdered while making an emergency delivery. Leonard Smith, Jr., and his brother owned Aaron and Leonards Fuel Oil Service. Smith was making the...

Taco unveils Pro-Fit replacement parts. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Taco has introduced its new Pro-Fit family of replacement parts, specifically designed and built to fit both Bell & Gossett and Armstrong pumps. The Pro-Fit line includes a total of 37 high-quality parts. These parts include motors,...

AMTROL data sheet available. (New and Trends).(for SmartControl temperature controls)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A new data sheet featuring AMTROL's SmartControl temperature-control unit is now available. The sheet highlights SmartControl's numerous benefits, including a tamper-resistant setting and adjustable post-purge function that produces energy...

Adapt or Perish: Viking Oil moves ahead by embracing the latest computer technology.
March 1, 2003... These past few years have proven to be trying times for our industry. Record warm winters, higher prices and a renewed assault from the gas industry have lead many marketers to question their future in oil. Yet, as the saying goes, "Every...

Computer system buyer's guide.
March 1, 2003... ACTARIS-NEPTUNE LIQUID MEASUREMENT 1310 Emerald Rd., Greenwood, SC 29646 (800) 833-3357, Fax: (864) 223-0341 E-mail: flow-meas@greenwood.rms.slb.com Primary Market: Worldwide Contact Person: Simon Garner Type of...

Their kind of town: records fall as HVAC&R professionals descend on Chicago for AHR Expo.
March 1, 2003... Collectively shaking their fists at a three-week cold snap that had engulfed the host city, as well as a less-than-robust economy, as many as 60,000 people may have descended on Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center from Jan. 26-29 for...

Younger better, later.(hydronic event)
March 1, 2003... We met Aaron Ourada at the first-ever Wetstock, held this past November in Marlboro, Mass., which was hosted by Dan Holohan and his family. Aaron was one of about 200 or so hydronic professionals at the day-long event held on Saturday, Nov. 23,...

Improved sideshot[R] vent systems.
March 1, 2003... New UCl Universal Control simplifies new installations and service calls with LED status indicators, adjustable Pre / Post-purge and prover status monitoring. Voltage selection eliminates false triggering by burner monitoring circuits. Zero...

Combustion air systems.
March 1, 2003... IN-FORCER[TM]S provide a guaranteed supply of combustion air in today's tight homes. The IN-FORCER[TM] is ideal for "confined space" and electric to oil or gas conversions. Reduces burner control lockouts associated with back-drafting. Outside...

Universal control for mechanical draft systems.
March 1, 2003... Model UCl is the new standard interlock control for our full line of Power Venters, Draft Inducers and Combustion Air In-forcers. Interlocks with virtually any burner control circuit. Includes adjustable pre/post purge, LED status/diagnostic...

The eyes have it: new tools increase the accuracy and profitability of visual inspection.
March 1, 2003... Building-performance testing is a growing approach to the complete evaluation of the house as a system of all of the interactive components: structural, mechanical, environmental and HVAC. The whole-house approach is one of the themes in...

You asked for it. (Service).(cold weather concerns)(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... Remember last year, we were sitting in the bar talking about the "good ol' days" when we used to have a winter? Well, the good ol' days came back this year with a vengeance, but when the winter arrived and brought the Arctic Express with it, we...