Fuel Oil News articles from November 2003

Fuel Oil News archives from November 2003

NAOHSM unveils contemporary logo.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Fresh off the introduction of a contemporary logo to honor its 50th anniversary in 2003, the National Association of Oil Heating Managers has introduced a new logotype identity. Styled along the lines of the anniversary design, the new logo...

Tips to take the sting out of energy prices.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Many Americans can expect a jolt this winter as skyrocketing prices for natural gas, heating oil and propane hit them hard. In turn, homeowners are scrambling to make their houses more energy efficient. To prepare yourself now for the first...

Hago Web site exam accredited.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Hago Manufacturing is the first equipment supplier to the oilheat industry to introduce and qualify a Web site training exam to be accredited by the National Oilheat Research Alliance. Applicants who successfully complete the exam are awarded a...

Rheem Water Heaters return to AHR Expo.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Rheem Water Heaters has announced that it will be returning to the AHR Expo after a two-year absence from this annual exposition of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration products. Rheem Water Heaters will join two sister...

Hoffman Specialty updates catalog.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A revised Service Parts Catalog (HS800) that provides the most up-to-date service parts and ordering information for all Hoffman Specialty products is now available. The catalog also includes current service parts information for products...

Peterbilt expands maintenance program.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... New options of Peterbilt Red Oval TruckCare Preventive Maintenance programs are now available for pre-owned truck customers, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The new options expand contracted preventive-maintenance programs to...

NAOHSM offers free convention stay.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... As an incentive to its fall member campaign, the National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers is sponsoring a drawing for a free week-long hotel stay for two at its 2004 convention and trade show. Any independent heating contractor,...

Unico System projects win Home Comfort Awards.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Unico System projects received six awards in the 2003 Quality Home Comfort Awards competition. The awards were presented at the HVAC Comfortech showcase in Dallas in September. The Quality Home Comfort Awards program was created to honor...

NTEA takes home Diamond Awards.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The National Truck Equipment Association was recently announced the winner of two coveted Michigan Society of Association Executives Diamond Awards for the Print Newsletter and Meetings & Expositions categories. The NTEA's newsletter,...

Calendar of events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... November 16-19 EPA's 2003 Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Conference. Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, Va. Info: (800) 364-7974 or www.2003conference.org. January 26-28, 2004 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo 2004....

Old reliables.(Editor's Note: Farmer's Almanac)(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... I had occasion recently to pick up the 2004 edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac and there it was, staring me right in the face, at the top of page 122: "November through March, overall, will be much colder than normal in the Northeast." ...

Commercial Fueling Network, FleetCor announce merger.(News And Trends: FleetCor Technologies )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Atlanta-based FleetCor Technologies and the Commercial Fueling Network, South San Francisco, Calif., in September announce the two companies have merged. The FleetCor/CFN combination creates the industry's leading fleet-card processing...

NORA unveils budget; public comment solicited.(News And Trends: National Oilheat Research Alliance )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... On Sept. 1, the National Oilheat Research Alliance unveiled its proposed budget for 2004. The full budget documents can be found at www.nora-oilheat.org. The alliance is dedicating significant funds in 2004 to several projects of strong...

NATE classes offered at 2004 AHR Expo.(News And Trends: North American Technician Excellence, Inc., Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The North American Technician Excellence, Inc., will again offer certification testing for residential and light commercial HVAC Technicians at AHR Expo 2004, Jan. 26-28, in Anaheim, Calif. In its continuing effort to promote excellence...

Thermo Pride receives grants from NORA.(News And Trends: National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... In September, Thermo Pride received a pair of research grants from the National Oilheat Research Alliance. These grants will help Thermo Pride develop or enhance existing products so that contractors can offer their customers a product line...

Task Force uncovers Power-Outage sequence.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Joint U.S.-Canada Power Outage Task Force investigating the Aug. 14 blackout released a timeline of events on Sept. 12 that will be instrumental in determining the causes of the widespread outage. The timeline is not intended to indicate...

NARUC selected to educate states, public on LNG.(News And Trends: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commission, liquified natural gas)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... With the nation facing potential price increases in natural gas due to the expanding economy and lower-than-average storage rates, the Department of Energy has selected the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to help...

DM2'S "Equipment Manager" monitors equipment agreements.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... DM2 Software's new Equipment Manager module automatically monitors and reports on customer agreements for loaned equipment, enabling petroleum distributors to quickly gauge the profitability of individual pieces of equipment and assess whether...

New software for hydronic-heating design.(News And Trends)
November 1, 2003... The Hydronics Design Studio-Professional Version is Windows-based software that assists in analyzing the thermal and hydraulic performance of hydronic-heating systems. The software was developed by Mario Restive and John Siegenthaler of...

NYSERDA and EIA administering SHOPP.(News And Trends)(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Energy Information Administration administer State Heating Oil and Propane Program)
November 1, 2003... The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, with the support of the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration, again is administering the federal State Heating Oil and Propane Program in New York this winter....

Testo announces heating special.(News And Trends)(325M Digital Combustion Analyzers Printer Kits )
November 1, 2003... Testo has announced a new Fall Special Product Offer for the 2003 heating season. For a limited time, Testo 325M Digital Combustion Analyzers Printer Kits are available with a free auto-ranging multimeter. This special offer is good until Dec....

Agway derby is a four-horse race.(The Insider)(SCASCO Inc.)(Champion Energy)
November 1, 2003... The insider is a monthly column written anonymously by a longtime fuel-oil industry veteran. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the magazine. The contestants are still in the backstretch but sources tell The Insider that the...

Late push propels Top Management Workshop.(The Insider)(National Oilheat Research Alliance workshop attendance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The initial National Oilheat Research Alliance Top Management Workshop, which seemed teetering on the brink of cancellation just weeks before its Oct. 6 debut, turned into a startling success when a late registration rally pushed attendance to...

NORA renewal progressing.(The Insider)(National Oilheat Research Institute)
November 1, 2003... Many marketers are unaware that NORA was established by legislation that included a "sunset provision." In laymen's terms, that means NORA must go back to Congress for renewal by February, 2005, or the organization will automatically disband....

Consumer ed campaign draws universal cheers.(The Insider)
November 1, 2003... If there has been any criticism of NORA's second attempt to persuade the American public that oilheat should be its heating fuel of choice, The Insider hasn't heard about it. Marketers, suppliers, manufacturers and consumers alike seem...

MEC: like father, like son.(The Insider)(Metropolitan Energy Council)
November 1, 2003... The Metropolitan Energy Council was the first post-embargo oilheat organization to take on gas heat in the advertising arena and apparently is the last. MEC is out with a new radio spot that follows up on a successful spring offering and...

A sure bet: new TankSure Program can help eliminate leaking oil tanks.(General Electric's Panametrics division produces technology for proactive tank-replacement program for homeowners)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... Imagine a methodology and technology to predict when a customer's tank will fail, replacing it before it fails, and having it cost you and your customer nothing at the time of replacement. General Electric's Panametrics division produces that...

No small potatoes: installing an oil yeller prevented a catastrophic loss in a potato-storage facility.(Cajmo Comfort Inc.)
November 1, 2003... Established in 1998, Cajmo Comfort. Inc. is a company located in Northwestern New Brunswick, Canada. They are an Ultramar-branded distributor for petroleum products for commercial, industrial and residential customers and also involved in...

Hago introduces Universal nozzle.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Hago Manufacturing Company has announced the distribution of its Universal nozzle to the oil home-heating market. Known in the industry as a W nozzle, Hago's Universal nozzle atomizes fuel particles in a pattern that is nether truly solid or...

Draeger debuts new carbon-monoxide monitor.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Draeger Safety, Inc., has introduced the Draeger microPac Plus Carbon Monoxide Monitor, an ultra-compact gas-measuring and warning device for carbon monoxide in 0 to 1,000-parts-per-million range. This two-year maintenance-free instrument...

Aprilaire Model 1800 carbon-monoxide detector.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Aprilaire has introduced the carbon-monoxide alarm Model 1800, a part of the Aprilaire Indoor Air Comfort System. The Model 1800 is easy to install. All you have to do is hang it on the wall and start the timer. No wiring or other installation...

Beckett develops new burner fuel unit.(Oil Burner & Accesories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... The new Beckett CleanCut Pump--developed as a joint effort with Suntec Industries--combines the "clean burning" benefits of a solenoid valve with lift capabilities higher than traditional American pumps. The solenoid valve cuts oil flow almost...

Delavan offers complete burner nozzle line.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Delavan's new, updated Oil Burner Nozzles and Accessories catalog presents a detailed look at the most complete line available for residential and commercial combustion applications. Delavan also provides other widely used publications, such as...

Carlin has new EZPro oil burner.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Carlin Combustion Technology has introduced the United States-built EZPro burner, offering state-of-the-art technology, including components such as Phelon primary controls and ignitors, PSC motor and solenoid. The EZPro is quick and easy to...

Dongan SupraSpark igniters available in various outputs.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Dongan has introduced a new line of solid-state electronic igniters called SupraSpark. They are available in 14,000-, 6,000- and 4,000-volt output and come in various configurations for several burners. The SupraSpark combines cool operating...

Aero burner line fires from .5 to 15.0 gph.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Aero Environmental's line of flame-retention oil burners have firing ranges from .50 to 5.0 gph. The F-AFC is the most popular model, with a firing range from .5 to 2.75 gph. It is equipped with a 1/8 hp, 1,725-rpm motor and an assortment of...

Energy Kinetics offers burner accessories.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Energy Kinetics has been an innovator in boiler and burner technology since its founding in 1979. Among the oil burner accessories available are the air-box cover for outside air and noise reduction of Beckett and Carlin burners, 10-micron...

Gar-Ber spin-on filters available.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Gar-Ber offers a waste oil filter for all waste oil burning systems. The spin-on adapter head is provided with a 1-1/2 inch NPT inlet/outlet and offers more than 1,600 sq. in. of filtering surface rated at 30 microns. Gar-Ber also markets a...

Sid Harvey offers remanufactured parts.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Sid Harvey Industries is a complete source of oil burners and accessories, including a complete line of remanufactured oil burner pumps and motors and accessories. Also available are filter cans and cartridges and Tigerloop systems. SID...

New spin-on filters introduced in northeast.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Industrial & Aviation Filters has introduced its line of Nozzle Guard brand spin-on filters to the Northeastern oil heat market. The line has been successfully marketed in Canada for several years and features an economical quick-change,...

Crown engineering has oil burner parts.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Crown Engineering has a full line of electrodes, igniters, flame rods, terminal connectors and accessories for oil- and gas-fired equipment. Accessories include ceramic fiber rope, filters, strainers, pump couplers, cad cells, nozzles, gaskets,...

General Filters offers complete solutions.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... General Filters offers complete filtration solutions with General and Unifilter brand complete filters and cartridges. Replacement elements in wool, felt and rayon are available. Both brands feature 10-micron filtration and low pressure drop....

Gordon-Piatt Turbo-Ring Forced Draft C/I burners.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... The Model S4 Turbo-Ring Forced Draft Burner from Gordon-Piatt fires No. 2 fuel oil and/or gas, from 210 to 780 MBH. The fuel systems can be on-off or high low. The burner is UL listed and IRI, FM, and BAR requirements upon request. Factory...

Allanson Ignitor and Transformer Tester.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Allanson's Chek-Mate Ignitor and Transformer Tester is a fast, portable and dependable way to test transformers and electric ignitors. Simply touch the high-voltage spheres to the high-voltage contacts of any brand of transformer or ignitor and...

Riello solid-state burner control.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Riello Burners North America now offers Siemens solid-state air/fuel ratio control on their R-Series oil (RL70-190), gas (RS70-190) and dual fuel (RLST0-130) high-efficiency, low-maintenance, commercial/ light industrial burners. The new LMV51...

CIM-TEK spin-on oil filters.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Spin-on fuel-filter convenience, with or without vacuum gauge. Epoxy coated filters are 3.5 inches wide and come in 5-, 7- and 9.75-inch lengths. A 3/8-inch NPT die-cast aluminum adaptor comes with threaded mounting ports. CENTRAL ILLINOIS...

Preferred utilities Xplus Combustion System.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... The Xplus Combustion System from Preferred Utilities integrates a burner with state-of-the-art monitoring and controls. The burner design includes the requirement for repeatable, balanced and optimum fuel- and air-flow control, resulting in a...

Commercial/industrial burners by Power Flame.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Power Flame's Model CO packaged burner will fire a wide range of liquid fuels within the No. 2 oil viscosity range. The flame-retention firing head incorporates a single nozzle pressure atomizing oil assembly and unique air distribution design...

Ray packaged burners for C/I applications.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Ray packaged burners are available in sizes from 500 to 30 million Btuh and can burn all grades of oil, most gases and combinations. All Ray burners are UL-listed. IRI, low NOx and FM requirements can be met when desired. Burners are factory...

Aero burner line fires from .5 to 5.0 gph.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... Bradford White's line of flame-retention Aero oil burners have firing ranges from .50 to 5.0 gph. The F-AFC is the most popular model, with a firing range from .5 to 2.75 gph. It is equipped with a l/8-horsepower, 1,725 rpm motor and an...

OnWatch Electronics.(Oil Burner & Accessories Roundup)
November 1, 2003... The SecureHeat System 32 from On Watch Electronics, Inc., makes customer relationships rock solid. SecureHeat will monitor your customer's houses for burner failure and low temperature. Additionally, it can be equipped to tell you when a fuel...

Still going strong: Lehigh Valley Chapter of NAOHSM celebrates three decades of service.(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)
November 1, 2003... In 1953, the organization that was to evolve into the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers was founded by groups of service managers in Boston and Philadelphia. Originally formed to help members obtain needed parts in a time of...

ICPA opens Technical Education Center.(Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association)
November 1, 2003... On Sept. 16, the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association held ceremonies commemorating the official opening of its new executive offices and Technical Education Center. Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Jodi Rell and ICPA president of the...

Give them a boost, Part 2.(multiple-pump applications)
November 1, 2003... As we promised last month, we are going to talk about multiple-pump applications. It's now 2003 and I'm into my 36th year in the business, my 28th year teaching and my 13th as a writer for magazines. This past winter was the coldest in...

"Carry the Torch": helps new service techs learn the trade.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Recently, I was contacted by Dave Campbell, associate publisher for the magazine Fuel Oil News, and asked if I had read the book "Carry the Torch," which was written by Alan Mercurio. My answer was, "Yes, I had," and I found it to be...

Keeping the IRS at bay.(pay the payroll taxes)
November 1, 2003... Here are three things you need to know to keep the IRS at bay: 1. IRS to crack down on offshore credit fraud. This is how the tax-fraud game works: A taxpayer (Ted) hides unreported income in a tax-haven bank. So the bank issues a...

Make the connection.(Service)(working as oilheating technician means you know a lot abut different trades)
November 1, 2003... At one of the trade shows last summer I spoke with many technicians and I was surprised at what some of them had to say about what they do for a living. They seem to think that they "fixed oil burners" far a living. Is that what you do? Not me...

Swordfish UV air treatment system.
November 1, 2003... Deactivates all mold, fungus and bacteria that grow in household HVAC systems! Many indoor air quality products merely trap or filter pollutants, Swordfish truly purifies your air, destroying the microorganisms that can cause colds, flu,...

Monitor.
November 1, 2003... For the past 20 years, Monitor Vented heating systems have proven their dependability, economy and comfort. Hundreds of thousands of homes being heated throughout North America. Direct Vented for high efficiency and No induced drafts....

Beckett Commercial Burner Easy Selection guide.
November 1, 2003... Finding the commercial burner you need is easy with the new Beckett Commercial Burner Easy Selections. The Easy Selection Guide covers specifications, set-up and service procedures for Beckett CF 1400, CF2300, CF2500, and CF3500 burners. The...

Safgard 1100 LWCO for gas boilers.
November 1, 2003... The Safgard 1100 combines Hydrolevel's over 35 years of electronic boiler control Experience with today's advanced microchip technology. The result is the smallest, Easiest to install low-water cut-off available. The Safgard 1100 features a...

Millennium[TM] stainless steel indirect water heater.
November 1, 2003... Delivers high performance at low cost--all the hot water that's needed... quickly; efficiently, and conveniently. Long lasting, with a limited lifetime warranty. Engineer and installer-friendly, it's lightweight, easy to install, and works...

Bard oil furnaces.
November 1, 2003... Bard offers the latest technology in its line of quality oil furnaces. The exclusive Bard combustion chamber/burner mounting system means servicing and cleaning the furnace has never been easier. Other features like reduced cabinet heights,...

Testo introduces new fiber optic scope.
November 1, 2003... July, 2003, Flanders, NJ--Colrful brochure features the NEW TestoView, a lighted fiber optic visual inspection tool. It's available in 18, 36, 48, 72 and 96 inch lengths. Theres also a thin version with a .25" diameter shaft. It's ideal for...

Viessmann vitorond boilers.
November 1, 2003... 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 passage ways and...

McDonell & Miller.
November 1, 2003... McDonnell & Miller has published a 24-page Technical Guide on "Understanding Residential Electronic Boiler Controls" to educate contractors oil the importance of having low water cut-off protection and level control. It provides information on...

Carlin introduces the EZ-Gas[TM] burner.
November 1, 2003... The new EZ-Gas burner from Carlin is ideal for 50,000 to 275,000 Btuh input. Converts from propane to natural gas with just an orifice change, no conversion kit is needed. Comes standard with time-tested solid state ignition and Carlinis new...

Testo simplifies combustion-analysis with new automatic efficiency analyzer.
November 1, 2003... July, 2003, Flanders, NJ--Testo announces the release of its new Companion 325M Combustion Analyzer for fast, easy and affordable combustion analysis. It's compact design and powerfully engineered features provide contractors everything they...

Ultraguard.
November 1, 2003... 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....

ECR International.
November 1, 2003... ECR International, Inc.--your one source for all your HVAC needs now offers product literature on CD! ECR color brochures, specifications, installation manuals and more can now be easily accessed, viewed, printed and e-mailed. To request a copy...

Introducing the EZ-Pro[TM] burner from Carlin.
November 1, 2003... The EZ-Pro is the only residential oil burner built in the USA to offer a 5 year warranty. Quick and easy to install, backward/forward compatible and provides reliable start-up, quiet shutdowns, and dependable service. The EZ-Pro burners comes...

Fyrite[R] Pro new features.
November 1, 2003... Bacharach [R] has added new features to its popular Fyrite Pro combustion analyzer. The Fyrite Pro now comes with memory capability for 10 complete test records, Oxygen sensor strength indication, automatic purge cycle to protect the Carbon...

In-line draft inducers solve chimney problems.
November 1, 2003... Draft Inducers assure positive draft when restricted boilers and furnaces, poor chimneys or negative pressures prevent proper exhaust. Compatible with the new UC1 Universal Control which interlocks with virtually any burner control circuit....

Help cut service cost!
November 1, 2003... 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...

Truck cleaners by FPPF, Inc.
November 1, 2003... Truck Wash is a concentrated truck & trailer wash/cleaner designed to remove all types of grime, dirt, road film & grease. This product works quickly to dissolve dirt/grease from all surfaces. Lustre Brite is a revolutionary cleaning formula...

Fyrizer[R] hand-held combustion & emissions analyzer.
November 1, 2003... Bacharach[R] has introduced to market a new handheld combustion and emissions analyzer called the Fyrizer. The basic Fyrizer model 250 measures flue gas, oxygen, carbon monoxide, ambient and stack temperature, draft and pressure; and can be...

Oil-Miser 22 and Oil-Miser 148.
November 1, 2003... The oil-Miser 22 is a 90% efficient direct vent heating system using #2 home heating oil. The OM-22 can be used either as a supplemental heating source or as a primary source in an addition, garage, or basement. The OM-22 Heats 1,000 square...

Turbonics.
November 1, 2003... Turbonics offers an inexpensive line of hydronic fan coil heating units. Select from the "TOESTER" or "KICKSTER" kickspace units unique solutions for limited space areas. Floor mounted and wall mounted units provide high output, low noise...

Fuel oil storage maintenance program.
November 1, 2003... 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...

MZ gas boilers.
November 1, 2003... The Monitor MZ line of 95% AFUE boilers is a 20 year success story that can reduce fuel bills by 30-50%, and supply endless hot water. Natural Gas or L.P.Perfect for all types of heating--baseboard, radiators, radiant floor, and forced air....

Improved Sideshot[R] sidewall vent systems.
November 1, 2003... Tjernlund SideShot[R] Series now include the new UCI Universal Control. Simplifies new installations and service calls with LED status indicators, adjustable Pre / Post-purge, prover status monitoring. Interlock voltage selection eliminates...

Heat-trol elite series.
November 1, 2003... This series of controlls is specifically designed for residential and light commercial buildings. These controlls will start and stop the boiler(s) or modulate a motorized valve to vary the system water temperature into a buildings' radiation...

Modulating set point controll.
November 1, 2003... The Multi-MOD smoothly controlls multiple stages of full modulation boilers or chillers. The patented design and PID logic allows the system to bring on just the right amount of modulation necessary to hold the desired setpoint. The Multi-MOD...

FCX oil-fired condensing boiler.
November 1, 2003... 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...