Fuel Oil News articles from October 2001

Fuel Oil News archives from October 2001

NORA begins grant review process.
October 1, 2001... The National Oilheat Research Alliance has begun the process of reviewing grant requests for funds generated from the mandatory allocation on heating oil sales. More than two dozen grant requests had been received by the end of August....

Industry marvels over Petro's financing acumen.
October 1, 2001... With news that Petroleum Heat and Power Co. has finalized the Meenan Oil acquisition and also acquired another heating oil dealership in Rhode Island, industry leaders are amazed over the financial wizardry of Ink Sevin, Petro's chairman. About...

Vt. fuel dealers promote Fuel Assistance Program.
October 1, 2001... The Vermont Oil Heat Institute/Vermont Fuel Dealers Association (VOHI/VFDA) is again soliciting support for its annual Patch Chit Fuel Assistance Program, according to VOHI/VFDA executive Shane Sweet. "The Patch Chit Program is a community...

Jack Sullivan is MEC's Man of the Year.
October 1, 2001... Jack Sullivan, executive vice president of the New England Fuel Institute, is this year's Metropolitan Energy Council "Honoree of the Year." He was honored at MEG'S 20th annual dinner dance at New York City's Tavern on the Green last month....

N.J. extends statute of limitations on spills.
October 1, 2001... Legislation was recently enacted in New Jersey that extends the statute of limitations for the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection to compel a culpable party to remediate a contaminated site. Under the prior law, the ability of the DEP...

Three named to Rhode Island OHI Hall of Fame.
October 1, 2001... Three industry leaders were recently inducted into the Rhode Island Oil Heat Institute Hall of Fame. They are Arthur Deblois (deceased), George J. Horn (deceased) and Gene Villiere. Deblois founded Deblois Oil Co. in the late 1920s and it...

ESPA & NYOHA create workers' camp trust.
October 1, 2001... The Empire State Petroleum Assn. and New York Oil Heating Assn. are jointly forming a self-insured workers' compensation trust to give the two organizations' members an alternative to the current state safety groups they currently offer. The...

ExxonMobil sued for MTBE spill.
October 1, 2001... One of the largest suppliers of drinking water on Long Island, N.Y., has sued ExxonMobil Corp. for contamination caused by leaking gasoline containing MTBE. The Plainview Water District, which provides drinking water to 35,000 Long Island...

Lack of demand cuts gas pipeline plans.
October 1, 2001... Plans to lay 91 miles of new natural gas pipeline through New Jersey have been scaled back by the Transcontinental Pipeline Co. because of a lack of demand. The revised plan now calls for 48 miles of new pipeline through portions of northern...

Goodbye, Mr. Levi.
October 1, 2001... My mom lived to the ripe old age of 89. She was actually my grandmother, but had raised me from the time I was three years old, so I always considered her as my true mother. I guess one of the disadvantages of living a long life is that you...

Canadian dealers "Deliver the Goods".
October 1, 2001... A no-heat rescue on Christmas day.... Passion for and dedication to the industry.... Community involvement and commitment to education. These are just some of the reasons Canadian Oil Heat Association members were honored for "Delivering the...

New Web site launched for 2002 AHR Expo.
October 1, 2001... The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition recently launched an updated Web site at www.ahrexpo.com, designed to provide both exhibitors and visitors with a host of useful information regarding their participation in...

VOHI/VFDA & NEFI training lab gets donated equipment.
October 1, 2001... The Vermont Oil Heat Institute/Vermont Fuel Dealers Assn. and New England Fuel Institute training lab in Hartford, Conn., recently received several equipment donations. Ultramar Energy donated an ICP Lincoln LBO 145 oil-fired highboy furnace to...

Lochinvar relocates to new headquarters.
October 1, 2001... Lochinvar recently moved into its new headquarters in Lebanon, Tenn. The new 360,000 sq. ft. facility encompasses a manufacturing operation, a commercial storage tank production plant, an engineering development lab, a training center,...

Weil-McLain heats Mt. Rushmore facilities.
October 1, 2001... Weil-McLain heating equipment is helping to keep visitors and staff at the Mount Rushmore National Monument comfortable. The world famous monument in Keystone, S.D., features the faces of four presidents --Washington, Jefferson, Theodore...

Holohan featured at Slant/Fin Expo.
October 1, 2001... Hundreds of heating contractors and fuel oil dealers attended the Slant/Fin Long Island Hydronic Heating Expo on Oct. 3 at the Melville Marriott. The exhibition included equipment displays, product demonstrations and technical seminars....

Peerless Heater opens new warehouse.
October 1, 2001... Peerless Heater Co. has opened a new warehouse operation, and has named [INCOMPLETED]

Fuel Price Index 10/01.
October 1, 2001... Fuel Price Index 10/01 CURRENT CHNG FROM CHNG FROM PRICE LAST MONTH LAST YEAR CASH/SPOT PRICES UNLEADED GASOLINE .7720 +.0480 -.3145 PREMIUM...

Field Controls Improves Power Venter, Expands Combustion Air System.
October 1, 2001... Stainless SWG Power Venters Now Available Field Controls set a new standard for sidewall power venting when the company introduced the patented SWG Power Vent System in 1988, Today, the popular SWG has been retooled with a sleek, new look,...

Combustion Air Systems - The Solution to the Next Big Problem.
October 1, 2001... As new homes have become tighter with fewer air changes, oil burning systems have been forced to operate without sufficient combustion air causing problems for homeowners and contractors alike. Field has developed seven Combustion Air System...

A Profit Opportunity For HVAC Dealers In The New Millennium!
October 1, 2001... HVAC installation/service organizations provide dependable home heating (and cooling) for customer comfort and satisfaction. However, the customer is increasing his or her perspective of comfort to include air quality. Humidifiers, air cleaners...

Roth composite tanks.
October 1, 2001... The Roth Safety Tank is a composite tank, the inner tank being of seamless blow-molded polyethylene and the outer tank of Galfan (galvanized steel), a superior corrosion-resistant product. Roth is the only manufacturer to pressure test every...

EnviroTube fuel lines.
October 1, 2001... LDC Enviro Corp., manufacturer of the only patented PVC-jacketed Type L copper tubing for underground or under concrete fuel lines, has a heat-shrink kit for all sizes of EnviroTube. EnviroTube is available in 3/8-, 1/2-, and 5/8-inch OD, and...

Civacon loading racks.
October 1, 2001... Civacon's OptiTherm Model 8460 loading rack overfill protection monitor features explosion-proof enclosure, status lights, bypass switch and ground verification, all in one box with single plug and cord set. The monitor features automatic...

Blackmer propane pump.
October 1, 2001... Blackmer has introduced the VistaTech V125 Sealless Propane Pump. It is designed to provide excellent suction-lift capability and eliminates the need for special tank manifold equipment or modifications. It is capable of 150 psi (10.3 bar) and...

Highland Tanks.
October 1, 2001... Highland Tank is the largest producer of single and double-wall steel storage tanks in the United States. It offers a complete line of residential home heating fuel tanks. Other products include oil/water separators, oil interceptors, secondary...

Scully leak-detection systems.
October 1, 2001... Scully's ST-15-WX Liquid Detection System monitors aboveground or underground fuel storage tanks. It is a dedicated overfill prevention and liquid level system. With no moving parts, its automatic self-checking systems feature Dynacheck, which...

Total Containment systems.
October 1, 2001... Total Containment has a brochure describing its primary and secondary containment of underground fuel storage. Featured flexible piping systems include Enviroflex retractable, Omniflex coaxial direct-bury, Monoflex Single Wall Suction/Stage...

Sid Harvey bulkplant parts.
October 1, 2001... Sid Harvey's offers a full range of storage tank and bulkplant parts such as oil tank floor flanges, external oil storage tanks in 275 or 330 gallons, permanent tank bottoms, Magne-Patch tank repair kits, duplex slip-through tank bushings,...

Kraissl strainers.
October 1, 2001... Kraissl Co. offers a complete line of Model 72 Simplex and Duplex strainers and filters for pipeline service in cast iron, steel, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum and other alloys. They are used to protect pumps, meters, nozzles, valves and...

Compliance tank upgrades.
October 1, 2001... Compliance Express offers a variety of UST and AST tank services, including cathodic protection, CP project management, tank and line testing, ASTEC insulating coatings, and automatic tank gauges. Cathodic protection is performed with little...

Morrison spill container.
October 1, 2001... Morrison's AST Remote Spill Container contains fuel spills during filling operations. The box has a 15-gallon capacity and can accommodate up to two fill connections using Morrison swing-check valves, ball valves, quick couplers and dust caps....

Atlantic Screen pipe.
October 1, 2001... Atlantic Screen & Mfg. Slots, perforates and threads pipe used for monitoring, dewatering, remediation, methane relief, leachate collection, petroleum inspection, and pump strainers. Also available are sampling pumps, manholes, Bentonite and...

Liberty fuel oil tanks.
October 1, 2001... Kerr Heating Products manufactures quality fuel oil tanks built to high standards. Made with ASTM A569 steel sheet, its automated manufacturing process ensures consistently welded lap seams. The Liberty tank is equipped with two convenient...

Green loading racks.
October 1, 2001... Green Mfg. makes access equipment for loading and unloading petroleum products. Products include stationary platforms and safety equipment. Loading racks are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations to fit any installation.

Containment Solutions tanks.
October 1, 2001... Containment Solutions specializes in the manufacture of fiberglass composite and steel storage tanks. CSI tanks include a full line of UST and AST models and compartment tanks for petroleum, automotive, chemical and water storage. The company...

Liquid Controls flow meters.
October 1, 2001... Liquid Controls produces flow meters and electronic registration equipment for the petroleum industry. Its full line of positive-displacement meters and flow computers offer accurate volumetric flow measurement.

Ecovault ASTs.
October 1, 2001... The Ecovault UL 2085 Protected Aboveground Storage Tank has a concrete outer shell precast in two sections, keeping the primary steel cylindrical tank accessible. It has true interstitial air space between the tank and vault, and exceeds all...

Gorman Rupp pumps.
October 1, 2001... Gorman Rupp manufactures self priming and straight centrifugal pumps ranging in size from 1-1/2 to 8 inches. Some models have UL-listed Shield-A-Spark gasoline engines for pumping flammable liquids. The company also makes positive displacement...

Petro Vend tank monitor.
October 1, 2001... Petro Vend's SiteSentinel 1 Integrated Monitoring System monitors any combination of 16 tank probes and/or sensors. It displays inventory, delivery, alarm and leak-test information at the touch of a button through a series of intuitive graphic...

LM&C preset.
October 1, 2001... Liquid Measurement & Controls markets the DanLoad 6000 electronic preset, an AC-powered, microprocessor-based instrument that provides flow control, measurement and additive injection for either single or multiple meter applications. It...

Dixon swivel joints.
October 1, 2001... Dixon Valve & Coupling Co. swivel joints are designed to give maximum service. Full 360-degree rotational movement offers maximum in flexibility. Widest spacing between dual-ball-bearing raceways insures greater load-bearing capacity....

Viking Pumps.
October 1, 2001... Viking Pumps has introduced a new series of external (spur) gear UL-listed fuel oil pumps. They are available in nine sizes with approximately 30 percent flow increase between each size. Flow rates are from 0.7 to 11 gpm. The positive...

Stanwade storage tanks.
October 1, 2001... Stanwade Metal Products offers steel storage tanks for fuel oil, motor fuels, motor oils and chemicals. The company specializes in 275-gallon basement tanks, and offers a full line of accessories and fittings. Complete kits and packages are...

Preferred Util. fuel handling.
October 1, 2001... Preferred Utilities specializes in fuel-handling systems and components, including day tanks, pump and heater sets, tank gauging, and leak-detection systems, valves, and other components. Its new D4 tank gauging and leak-detection system...

Web Engineering.
October 1, 2001... Web Engineering is an engineering/design company specializing in bulkplant and storage. All design work meets or exceeds NFPA, API and electrical code requirements. Storm water, EPA guidelines, SPCC requirements, and state and local regulations...

Turner ASTs.
October 1, 2001... Turner Tanks manufactures small, UL-listed aboveground steel storage tanks for all applications, including fuel oil, motor fuels and bulk lubricants. Custom fabrication, special finishes and colors are also available. The company has been in...

Xerxes fiberglass USTs.
October 1, 2001... Xerxes fiberglass underground storage tanks are UL-listed, maintenance-free and do not require corrosion monitoring. Tanks are available in single-, double-, and triple-wall models, ranging in size from 600 to 50,000 gallons. Featuring a unique...

Omntec tank gauging.
October 1, 2001... Omntec Mfg. has a new OEL8000II automatic tank gauging and leak-detection system that simultaneously monitors product levels, water levels, temperatures and leaks in up to eight tanks. It accepts up to 44 Bright Eye Series sensors for...

New STI aboveground tanks.
October 1, 2001... Members of the Steel Tank Institute now offer the Fireguard protected AST as part of a complete motor vehicle fuel-dispensing system listed under the new UL 2244. Systems under UL 2244 include the tank, dispensers, core components as required...

Hannay Reels.
October 1, 2001... Hannay 2" Series hose reels offer heavy-duty design for longer lengths and larger diameters of hoses through 2" I.D. These rugged reels feature a variety of rewind and joint options. They are available with a gear-driven crank rewind or chain...

Schiumberger flowmeters.
October 1, 2001... Schlumberger Measurement Div. offers two strategies for mobile flow measurement in bulk unloading and custody transfer operations. One is a Type MP Oscillating Piston Flowmeter, the other is a Coriolis Mass Flowmeter. The Type MP is especially...

Granby Steel Tanks.
October 1, 2001... Granby has received UL and ULC certification for its 2-in-1 Safety Tank. This tank is manufactured by Dehoust in Germany and is distributed by Granby in North America as a complement to its other tanks.

Ustman SIR.
October 1, 2001... Ustman Extreme Fuel Management provides superior leak detection and inventory management by using a combination of SIR and ATG systems. This automatic tank gauge is easy to install and user friendly. EFM gathers all related information,...

National Oil Heat Conference Review.
October 1, 2001... Philadelphia was the site of this year's 19th National Oilheat Conference sponsored by the Petroleum Marketers Assn. of America. This location was a departure from the recent tradition of annually alternating between Baltimore and Boston....

High-velocity cooling.
October 1, 2001... A high-profit solution for ductless heating systems Whether your customer has an existing hydronic system, is converting from electric to hydronic baseboard, or needs cooling to go along with in-floor radiant heat, a high-velocity cooling...

Fuel oil travels Tobacco Road.
October 1, 2001... Indoor comfort is not the only application for heating oil The North Carolina Petroleum Marketers Association was alerted to changes in tobacco curing in December 1999 by hearing a news article on the radio. Southern farmers cure...

Amazing... free long-term care.
October 1, 2001... "Is it worth the cost?" asked Joe, a reader of this column. His wife Mary, with noticeable anxiety in her voice, said, "I never want to ask the kids for help." Whether or not to purchase long-term-care insurance was the subject of our...

Blow it down!
October 1, 2001... How many times have we heard, "Blow it down?" Many, I would guess, but how many do it. I know that we now have a new generation of electronic controls, and it's great to see us advance. However, I'll bet a dime to a dollar that there are many...

Tricks of the trade.
October 1, 2001... A contractor friend of mine asked me the other day to write something about troubleshooting in a step-by-step format. He felt that if he could give this to his servicemen they could carry it with them on their trucks to refer to it if they...