Fuel Oil News articles from May 2005

Fuel Oil News archives from May 2005

Oil Tech Talk slates "OilStock" for June.(DATELINE)
May 1, 2005... Oil Tech Talk is inviting members of the oilheating industry to attend "OilStock," which has been scheduled for June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hamburg, Pa. "OilStock" will feature 10 tables dedicated to an open and educational...

Rheem "Training Network" expands training program.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Rheem Manufacturing Company's Air Conditioning Division has redesigned its HVAC training programs to provide enhanced training products and services to professionals who are strapped for time, but committed to having access to the finest...

Peerless "Colors of Heat" dates, locations announced.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... Peerless Boilers has announced the dates and locations of the 2005 "Colors of Heat" training seminars. All locations will feature two seminars, each with a different topic. Topics include One-Pipe Steam Systems and Hot Water Systems. Seminars...

REHAU releases 2005 Skill Builders schedule.(DATELINE)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... REHAU has released its 2005 schedule of Skill Builders training classes, offered through REHAU Academy. In addition to the basic training courses traditionally offered, this schedule includes a set of advanced training classes formulated...

Bradford White's Boscoe announces retirement.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Bradford White recently announced the retirement of Joseph E. Boscoe. Boscoe had been employed with Bradford White since 1972 and during his 33 years of employment he held various positions in marketing, sales, customer service/warranty and...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... May 9-12 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. Info: (212) 966-0024. May 10-11 New England Fuel Institute's 31st Annual North American Heating and Energy Expo. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial...

Firedragon enhances its "Advanced Primer" series.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Firedragon Publications has created a new addition to its "Advanced Primer" series, Hydronic Systems (Design, Piping & Wiring) by George Lanthier. The manual has been designed to be used as a resource for those just beginning to work on...

Fireye sets dates for Primeline schools.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In 2005, Fireye will present three meetings of its Primeline professional training school for burner/boiler service and engineering personnel. The schools use case histories and step-by-step instruction for servicing the complete line of Fireye...

Bradford White hosts Soul home opener.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... With the help of independent sales rep agency, Rich-Tomkins Company, Bradford White Corporation hosted the home opening game of the season for the Philadelphia Soul, a team in its second season in the Arena Football League. To kick off the...

Prices, times change.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
May 1, 2005... Editor's Note: Due to a production error, Charles Bursey's Service Column did not run in the April issue of FON. We present it here now with apologies to the author and readers. Some years ago, many of the readers will remember that coffee...

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2005... Our March cover story, "Tip-Top Tanks," may have inadvertently given the impression that the Steel Tank Institute was endorsing the use of the MC 2200 Series tank-monitoring device from Rollie Technical Systems. In fact, STI has not endorsed or...

NAOHSM expands on-the-road educational programs in 2005.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
May 1, 2005... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) has further enhanced its 2005 Educational Schedule with some new programs. A new addition to the course schedule is a three-day Air Conditioning Course taught by Jim Peters....

COSA formed to promote safety awareness, programs.(NEWS AND TRENDS)(Carbon Monoxide Safety Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Carbon Monoxide Safety Association was recently formed. The goal of COSA, which is a not-for-profit organization, is to promote carbon monoxide safety awareness and to develop and implement CO training materials and programs for field...

Peterbilt dealer network reaches record level.(NEWS AND TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In March, the Peterbilt dealer network reached a record level with 222 locations throughout the United States and Canada. "Peterbilt has and will continue to strategically grow its dealer network to best meet the needs of its customers. We...

NHTSA issues rules on vehicle certification.(NEWS AND TRENDS)(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued its final rules on multi-stage vehicle certification. The National Truck Equipment Association has led the fight to reform NHTSA's motor-vehicle certification regulations as...

ISH show in Germany attracts nearly 200,000.(NEWS AND TRENDS)(International Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The ISH International Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology, The Bathroom Experience, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Technology in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from March 15-19 ended with an increase of 7 percent in the number of...

HVAC Excellence releases new technician certification.(NEWS AND TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... HVAC Excellence recently released another technician certification: "Carbon Monoxide and Combustion Analysis Certification." This new certification addresses the growing concern nationally about carbon monoxide as the building construction...

More schools accredited by HVAC Excellence.(NEWS AND TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ivy Tech State College Receive HVAC Excellence Accreditation Three more schools have recently received accreditation from HVAC Excellence: Ivy Tech State College, South Bend, Ind.; Lively Technical Center, Tallahassee, Fla.; and the North...

Blazing the biofuel trail: Pennsylvania company pioneering the availability of biofuel on the East Coast.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... An energy company in Pennsylvania, Independence Biofuels Inc., is helping the nation move closer to energy security by opening a state-of-the-art injection facility featuring biofuels in Highspire, Pa. Worley & Obetz, Inc., established in...

Closing the loop, Part I: remodeled Tigerloop oil de-aerator sets a new standard for the industry.(Tigerloop oil de-aerator)(product enhancement of Westwood Products)
May 1, 2005... "Why, that looks just like R2D2 from 'Star Wars'!" That's the typical reaction you hear from a burner tech that sees the new Tigerloop oil de-aerator for the first time. And while it's not exactly a duplicate of that little robot, it does...

Technology meets marketing: customer relationship management can reduce costs, increase revenue.
May 1, 2005... Technology has transformed the way many companies now approach marketing and the management of customer relations. Many highly successful Fortune 500 Companies have successfully employed CRM, or Customer Relationship Management technology. The...

ProPress G introduced by Viega and Ridge Tool.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... The ProPress G System is a fast, safe and reliable way to install fuel oil, natural gas and LP systems with type-K and -L copper tubing. It provides the benefit of no flames or brazing while making connections in seconds, keeping projects on...

Hardcast introduces adhesives catalog.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Hardcast has introduced a full-color insulation adhesives catalog for its new line of duct-insulation adhesives. The catalog is color-coded and identifies product specifications and proper application. The catalog includes technical data...

Thomas C. Wilson creates Wils-Matic Self-Feeder.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Thomas C. Wilson Inc. has announced the addition of the Wils-Matic Self-Feeder to its tube-cleaning product line. This cleaner is designed for use with the straight tubes up to 45 feet long in heat exchangers, condensers, chillers, absorbers...

Root Away eliminates dangerous root problems.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Root Away root destroyer can be used for the prevention and control of roots in sewer lines and is pack aged in individual water soluble packets that are easy to use and eliminate the need for messy handling, the guesswork of measuring and the...

Ready Ratchet stores sockets in tool handle.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Ready Products has introduced the Ready Ratchet, which stores sockets in a snap-in locking socket tray in the ratchet's handle. Manufactured from composite materials with a contoured handle, the Ready Ratchet exceeds national specifications for...

PREP system cleaner cares for hydronics.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... The PREP hydronic system cleaner cleans hot-water boilers and hydronic systems. The trisodium phosphate-based product is specially formulated for new system start-ups and designed as a pre-cleaner for anti-freeze applications. It removes...

TankMate products solve tank-handling problems.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Contractor problems can be solved with the use of the TankMate series of tank handles and accessories from Bibow Industries, Inc. The Model BT tank handle makes hand-carrying B-Tanks easier and safer, while the TankMate Model B-2 organizes...

Pi Tape makes measuring round objects easier, quicker.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Pi Tape brand precision diameter measurement tapes allows its users to measure the true diameters of round and out-of-round forms quickly, precisely and economically. Pi Tape measurement tapes have become a standard for a number of industries...

NOBURST eliminates system freeze damage.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... The Noble Company has introduced the NOBURST system designed to eliminate freeze damage in chillers, coolers, hydronic and solar-heating systems. The NOBURST system includes the proper fluid and the instruments necessary to test, maintain and...

Spirotherm air eliminators remove unwanted air.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Spirotherm manufactures air eliminators for vertical installation in light commercial and residential hydronic systems. A patented coalescing medium scrubs out 100 percent of the free air, 100 percent of the entrained air and up to 99.6 percent...

Power Fasteners creates Short-Track gas tool.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Powers Fasteners, Inc. has created the Short-Track C3 ST tool. This smaller version of the Powers Trak-It tool holds a 20-pin magazine and features an easy-latched opening at the nose for accessing the pin track without disassembling the tool....

Klein Tools offering new tape-measure pouch.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Klein Tools has introduced a tape-measure pouch designed for trade professionals. Made of double-layered 1,000-denier Cordura Plus for long-life and strength, the pouch holds most 35-foot tape measures, fasteners, nails or wire nuts. Two inside...

Wobble Light designed to eliminate lighting worries.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... The new Wobble Light has been designed to erase durability, safety and light-power problems associated with the light sources currently available in the marketplace. Ideally suited for the HVAC and plumbing sectors, the Wobble Light simplifies...

Cordpro keeps cords from getting tangled.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... The Cordpro from BurkTek, Inc. is designed to be an inexpensive solution to cord and hose organization. Cordpro is a flexible, yellow, doughnut-shaped reel that divides, stores and dispenses extension cords without springs, ratchets or...

RIDGID 425 Tristand offers ease of use.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Ridge Tool Company has introduced the RIDGID 425 Tristand chain vise that is portable, lightweight and designed specifically for service applications. It is ideal for a variety of pipe materials, including steel, copper and PVC tube in sizes...

Gasman keeps gas monitoring simple.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... The Gasman personal gas Crown Detection Instruments is small, light and easy to use in the toughest environments. Weighing between 3/7 and 4.6 ounces, it has high-impact resistance and ingress protection to IP65/67/ When a hazardous gas is...

Power Grip adds flashlight function.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Metabo Corporation has introduced a flashlight to complement its cordless Power Grip driver. The Power Grip is a palm-sized, 4.8-volt cordless driver that combines compact size with a powerful motor. The Power Grip flashlight uses the Power...

Klein Tools offering catalogs on Web site.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Klein Tools is now offering online versions of its catalogs for professional hand tools and occupational protective equipment. Both product catalogs are designed for quick navigation and can be accessed through the Klein Tools Web site at...

Rotary-vane pumps.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Liquid Controls and Corken, specialists in the fluid measurement and fluid transfer markets, have announced the introduction of the new line of PZ-Series rotary-vane pumps for petroleum tank wagons. The Liquid Controls meter and electronic...

Truck fender mirrors.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... As a result of a recent tragic accident that killed two school boys who were caught under the wheels of a large dump truck, the New York State Legislature is discussing a requirement that all trucks be equipped with fender mirrors. It is...

Heavy-Duty cleaning towel.(Tools & Service Equipment ROUNDUP: OUR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRODUCTS TO HELP THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN)
May 1, 2005... Simple Green has added new Heavy-Duty Towels to its line of environmentally safer, non-toxic cleaning products. The pre-moistened, non-toxic Heavy-Duty Towels are quick, easy and effective. With Dual-Sided Action, the towel can be used to scrub...

Checking low-water cutoffs: service techs must know the correct procedure to complete this common task.
May 1, 2005... I love surfing the Internet and the information that's available there is incredible. There are several great sites for heating guys and we are finally getting around, by request, to bringing back our own Chat Room, DragonTalk. My hopes are...

Trucking along: over 7,000 attended the 2005 Work Truck Show.
May 1, 2005... With initial data showing an attendance of more than 7,000, The Work Truck Show 2005 and 41st Annual NTEA Convention was the place for industry professionals to see the latest products and product innovations; discover solutions to technical...

Passing the baton: after 25 years of innovation, Hamco founder Roger Hamel hands the reins to his son.(MILESTONES)(Hamco Tank Systems, LLC)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2005... In 1979, Roger Hamel founded Hamco Tank Systems, LLC, but he developed the Hamco Tank Cleaning System out of necessity. Some industry people believe that Hamco developed the machine and then found a purpose. Unlike super glue and so many other...

Milwaukee Valve Co. opens new headquarters.(MILESTONES)(in New Berlin, Wis.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... After more than 100 years of operation on Milwaukee's near-south side, Milwaukee Valve Company has relocated its operations to New Berlin, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee. On April 1, the company moved to the new location. "We're growing by...

Stride Tool marks 25th anniversary.(MILESTONES)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2005... Stride Tool Inc., headquartered in Glen willow, Ohio, celebrated its 25th anniversary in April. Stride Tool is the parent company of Imperial, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in March. "When we started, we only had one product and...

Playing in oil.(SERVICE)(accidental release of oil and how they prevent it in Germany)
May 1, 2005... I recently returned from Frankfort, Germany, where a group of us went to visit the ISH Show. This show is probably the largest heating show in the world and if you want to go to heating heaven, you must go at least once in you career. ...