Fuel Oil News articles from October 2003

Fuel Oil News archives from October 2003

Weil-McLain earns new ISO certification.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Weil-McLain has achieved a new ISO certification and is now in compliance with the ISO 9001:2000 International Standard. In 2003, Weil-McLain elected to upgrade its existing ISO 9001 standard established in 1998 to the new higher-quality...

ProfitLink Software launched by DM2.(ProfitLink Performance Analyzer software )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... DM2 Software has launched ProfitLink Performance Analyzer software that allowed petroleum distributors to quickly analyze sales, operational and other critical areas of the company's business. ProfitLink's "drill-down" capability analyzes...

HVACR Web site lists training info.(Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation program)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A new Web site, developed by members of the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation program, gives heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration instructors and schools the tools they need to ensure...

Taco issues brochure on flanges, unions.(Taco Inc., brochure)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Taco, Inc., has issued an updated brochure on its line of Freedom Flanges for use with Taco's "00" series of circulators. The brochure also includes full submittal date information on the company's bronze Half and Shut-Off Unions that are...

Work Truck Show registration open.(Work Truck Show 2004, U.S.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Registration opened on Oct. 1 for The Work Truck Show 2004, the annual trade show produced by the National Truck Equipment Association. The show will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center from March 3-5, 2004, in conjunction with the 40th...

OMA elects new president.(Oil Heat Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Oil Heat Manufacturers Association met in Baltimore and recently elected Mike Szentesy, second from left, of Suntec Industries as president, and John Kite, second from right, of Armstrong Air Conditioning as vice president. Bill Spohn, of...

Siegenthaler updates hydronic-heating text.(John Siegenthaler )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... John Siegenthaler has completed the second edition of his text, Modern Hydronic Heating. The new edition has been extensively revised and expanded. In addition to the fundamentals, the second edition includes detailed coverage of contemporary...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... October 14-17 Semi-annual meeting of The Hydronics Institute Division of GAMA. Seaview Marriott Resort, Galloway Township, Absecon, N.J. Info: (609) 652-1800. October 18-20 International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Exposition,...

Liquid Resources gets federal grant.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Liquid Resources of Ohio, LLC, has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. This grant was awarded as a part of a $21.2 million federal program to support investment in projects that promote...

FCC extends effective fax advertising rules.(Federal Communications Commission )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... On July 3, the Federal Communications Commission released new rules on sending and receiving unsolicited faxes requiring express written consent to send faxes, regardless of whether there is a prior or current business relationship. On Aug. 19,...

Spreading the warmth.(Citizens Energy Corp.'s low income program)
October 1, 2003... Remember last winter? Of course you do. In fact, who wouldn't, what with its stubborn cold snaps, howling winds and back-breaking snowfalls? For you, the fuel oil dealer, after a string of milder-than-normal winter seasons, the white stuff...

Entries for Innovation Awards now being accepted by AHR.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Entries are now being accepted for the second annual AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition which will be held in conjunction with the 2004 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition in Anaheim, Calif. Jan. 26-28. ...

Inaugural Rees scholarships awarded.(Clifford H. Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Paula Pogge of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Daniel Kent Parker of Snyder, Texas, have been awarded the first two scholarships from the Clifford H. "Ted" Rees. Jr., Scholarship Foundation, which encourages students to seek careers in the HVACR...

Bush nominates Leavitt to head EPA.(Michael O. Leavitt )
October 1, 2003... On Aug. 11, Pres. George W. Bush nominated Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Leavitt would succeed Christine Todd Whitman, who resigned her position earlier this year. ...

Kenworth captures J.D. Power award.(Kenworth Truck Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... In August, Kenworth Truck Company captured the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction award, in the Pickup and Delivery segment, for Class 8 trucks. "This is a tremendous honor for Kenworth, our...

Peterbilt shines in heavy-duty truck study.(Peterbilt Motors Co.)
October 1, 2003... Peterbilt Motors Company achieved highest rankings in the first ever J.D. Power and Associates Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study in the over-the-road, vocational and dealer service segments, three of the four segments measured. ...

Economists compare blackout to a blizzard.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Economists are likening Aug. 14's blackout on the Northeast, Atlantic Canada and parts of the Midwest to the crippling effects of a blizzard. "The economic impact is almost immeasurable. The economics are similar to those of a snowstorm,"...

Kamco completes relocation.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... On June 20, Products Ltd. celebrated the official grand opening of its Oakville, Ontario, location. Starting with guided plant tours, a pipe-cutting ceremony with Jeff Knoll, the acting Mayor of Oakville, and concluding with a presentation by...

NAOHSM announces second heating installation contest.(50 Years NAOHSM[TM] 2003)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Entries are now open for NAOHSM's second annual heating system installation competition. There are four entry categories for both residential and commercial work, meaning eight categories in all. They are: * New construction heated...

Nicor: expect higher natural-gas costs.(Nicor Gas)
October 1, 2003... With winter rapidly approaching, a look back at the recently completed summer cooling season, when natural-gas prices hovered near historic highs, indicates that natural-gas users will have to dig deep this winter. Nicor Gas is taking...

NORA waging sophisticated promo campaign.(National Oilheat Research Alliance)
October 1, 2003... What many in and out of the industry are already calling the most sophisticated oilheat advertising campaign ever has been launched by the National Oilheat Research Alliance. The question of whether the new radio-/TV-based campaign can...

Top management workshop tottering?(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... That's the word from sources at NORA and from an informal The Insider poll of association execs. The four-day gathering at the Simsbury, Conn., Inn, beginning Oct. 6, was rumored to be in trouble as this column went to press. That, if...

Mother nature hovers over price/supply issue.(heating oil)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Forget the Iraqi factor. Disregard, for the moment, the aftermath of the Venezuelan strike. Yes, interruptibles will play a role. And the gas-supply situation is looking iffy. Despite all that, the weather remains the key factor as the...

Using the interruptible weapon.(marketing heating oil)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... That's something all association execs include in their media relation's arsenal. And its something that industry consultants like Oilheat Associates' Bob Hedden have been preaching in seminars throughout the off-season. Know the interruptible...

Agway situation still pending.(buyout)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... As reported in previous columns, Agway Energy remains the single biggest acquisition target available. As exclusively reported last month, employees of the sole profitable subsidiary of Chapter 11 parent, Agway, Inc., the giant farm...

Oil handling equipment directory.(product information)(Directory)
October 1, 2003... A.C. METER & EQUIPMENT, INC. 1420 N. Daly St. Anaheim, CA 92806 (800) 222-6383 Fax (714) 991-0350 Contact Person: Deanna Stingley Equipment/accessories handled: Meters and associated equipment. ACTARIS NEPTUNE LIQUID...

Hamco Pump'N Box.(from Hamco Tank Systems)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hamco Tank Systems has introduced a portable transfer pump, the 93-FO Pump'N Box fuel-oil transfer pump. This self-priming transfer pump is UL-listed for kerosene, diesel and No. 2 fuel oil. It is pump-rated to transfer oil at 700 gallons per...

Taco end-suction pumps.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Taco's F1 Series end-suction pumps provide the ultimate in reliability and ease of installation for heating, air-conditioning, pressure boosting, cooling water transfer and water-supply applications. The F1 Series pumps are available in both...

Nutating disc flowmeters.(from Niagara Meters)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Niagara has expanded its nutating disc flowmeter offering to include stainless-steel cases, high-pressure Teflon-coated carbon steel cases and larger line sizes. Niagara offers nutating disc flowmeters for line sizes from 1/2- to four-inch bore...

Hamco sludge/water isolater.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hamco Tank System's sludge/water isolator is designed to isolate your heating system from unnecessary service calls. The SWI removes condensation, rust, bacteria, algae and up to 90 percent of bottom-tank sediment before it reaches the filter....

Sonic tank-testing.(from Boston Environmental)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Boston Environmental is providing retail-oil distributors with sonic tank-testing equipment and a proactive tank-replacement program for their home owners. The equipment is provided with the pro gram at no additional capital cost to the dealer....

Oil Yeller alarm system.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Heating oil storage can now be made safer with the addition of an Oil Yeller tray and electronic alarm system. Trays are avail able for retrofit or newly installed 275- or 330-gallon UL80 steel tanks. The alarm system is CSA-US approved for use...

Schuetz Tank-In-Tank.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Schuetz Tank-In-Tank is the newest double-wall, full-containment composite fuel oil storage tank to hit the United States market. The T.I.T. is available in 275- and 185-gallon sizes, with a full line of accessories available allowing up to...

Roth Safety Tanks.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Using state-of-the-art computerized technology, Roth Safety Tanks are manufactured to the highest standards, offering economical, safe and problem-free storage of heating oil. Roth Safety Tanks have a blow-molded, seamless inner tank of...

Lectrocount Remote Display.(from Liquid Controls)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Liquid Controls has introduced a new register accessory called the LectroCount Remote Display. The LectroCount Remote Display is ideal for bulkplant/terminal, aviation, railroad and other fueling applications. Features include a six-digit...

Fuel-siphoning pump.(from Oventrop)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Three strokes, press handle down and effortlessly transfer four gallons of oil per minute. To stop flow just release handle. Pump includes five feet of suction tube and three feet of discharge hose. Very competitively priced. OVENTROP,...

Safe, efficient heating.(heaters from Cantherm Distributors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Carbon monoxide fumes and spent fuel oil from direct-fired heaters are dangerous. Don't put your safety and the safety of your employees at risk. Cantherm Distributors has introduced the EC series of portable and indirect fired space heaters, a...

Flange ball valves.(from Bee Valve)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Bee Valve Inc. has announced the availability of its new line of flange ball valves and fittings. The flange connection eliminates threading, pipe tape and sealant. Other benefits include simplified field replacements, positive seals for...

Watertight valve coils.(from Parker Hannifan)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Parker Hannifan's Fluid Controls Division is now offering watertight coals for its Skinner 7000 Series and Gold Ring valves. These encapsulated coils, which totally enclose and protect the electrical components of the coal, have been redesigned...

Weatherproof data loggers.(from Onset Computer Corp.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Onset Computer Corporation has introduced the HOBO Pro Series, a family of waterproof data loggers for measuring and recording indoor and outdoor climate data, which can later be analyzed on a PC. The HOBO Pro Series addresses the need among...

Electrically heated hoses.(from Tyco Thermal Controls)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Tyco Thermal Controls have launched ISOPAD brand heated hoses in North America. The ISOPAD brand offers a comprehensive line of electrically heated hoses for industrial applications. These heated hoses provide a flexible way to link two...

Hayward pipeline strainers.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Automatic self-cleaning pipeline strainers from Hayward Industrial Products are completely unattended and clean the filter element at preset intervals or when the dement becomes loaded with dirt. Hayward strainers feature a special control...

Valve simplifies installation.(from Milwaukee Valve Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Milwaukee Valve Company has introduced a three-piece, bronze-body, full-port ball valve with six-inch copper-tube extensions brazed to each tailpiece. Installing contractors can use the BA350TE to realize considerable labor savings since there...

EnviroGroove fuel lines.(from K.E.P. Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... EnviroGroove flexible thermo PVC-jacketed copper fuel oil lines bend with out damage to the jacket or tubing while maintaining superior tensile strength. Coating is flame retardant, fungus, acid and moisture corrosion resistant and is suitable...

Scully leak-detection systems.(from Scully Signal)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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...

Sid Harvey bulkplant parts.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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,...

Liberty fuel oil tanks.(from Kerr Heating Products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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...

Kraissl strainers.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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...

Morrison Spill Container.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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...

Preferred fuel handling.(Preferred Utilities Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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 ganging and leak-detection system...

Hannay Reels.(product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hannay 2-inch Series hose reels offer heavy-duty design for longer lengths and larger diameters of hoses through 2-inch I.D. These rugged reels feature a variety of rewind and joint options. They are available with a gear-driven crank rewind or...

Granby Steel Tanks.(receive certification)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... 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. GRANBY STEEL TANKS, DIV. OF ICP CORP....

Good, and good for you: Rhode Island's first biodiesel fueling station opens.
October 1, 2003... On Aug. 27, politicians, environmental leaders and fuel-industry suppliers convened at an open house celebrating Rhode Island's first biodiesel fueling station. The station, at 12 Hylestead St., Providence, is operated by REC Fleet Fueling...

"Tanks" a lot: E.T. Lawson strikes gold with tank-cleaning program.(Interview)
October 1, 2003... In August, Fuel Oil News sat down for an interview with Bobby Allsbrook III, an oilheat and tank specialist for Hampton, Va.-based E.T. Lawson, a company that has found great success by offering free tank cleaning, while using products...

Mixing oil & water: believe it or not, it's the perfect recipe for hydronics and fuel oil.
October 1, 2003... An executive chef could only wish for such an easy mix of oil and water. Many in the hydronics business today--manufacturers, installers and homeowners alike--are finding that modern fuel-oil-fired boilers mix water and oil more compatibly than...

Kick the tires: make a point of visiting your emergency response company.
October 1, 2003... Oftentimes, we get caught up in the day-to-day running of our operations and we are unable to take the necessary time to visit key vendors and their operations centers. This is particularly important when dealing with your on-call emergency...

Give them a boost: Part 1.(pump maintenance)
October 1, 2003... As I've said so many times over the years I get a lot of ideas for my articles from other people's problems. One of the areas that seem to keep everyone in trouble is pumps, over and over again. Most of us who teach and troubleshoot for a...

From dreams to reality.(developments in burners)
October 1, 2003... Over the years, I have thought about and endorsed research that promoted breakthroughs from the heating equipment segment of my life and from a personal aspect. I have envisioned equipment operating so cleanly that service technicians could he...