Fuel Oil News articles from September 2004

Fuel Oil News archives from September 2004

R.W. Beckett Corp. forms Beckett Additives LLC.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... R.W. Beckett Corporation, Elyria, Ohio, has announced the formation of Beckett Additives LLC, a wholly owned, limited liability company. The new company will market UltraGuard, a heating fuel additive that stabilizes stored fuel, helps protect...

F.W. Webb introduces PurePro product line.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Realizing that many of the products being installed by the professional heating contractors are becoming available in the retail environment, F.W. Webb has created the PurePro private-label brand of products. The goal of the pro the contractor,...

Burnham, Stefanik headline "Not Even for a Minute" ads.(Dateline)(Mike Stefanik)
September 1, 2004... Eight-time NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik, driver of the No. 55 Burnham Hydronics CheW Monte Carlo, helped kicked off the "Not Even for a Minute" safety campaign in Massachusetts at a news conference at the State House in Boston on July 1....

VERSYSS Mobile Technology increases customer's revenue.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... VERSYSS, Providence, R.I., is now offering the newest generation of mobile-based hardware and software solutions to their customers. Mobile Technology, is available with all VERSYSS vertical business application software systems. Mobile...

Calendar of events.(Dateline)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... September 14-16 Pennsylvania Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association Convention, Annual Meeting and Trade Show. Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, Pa. Info: (717) 902-0210. September 21-23 Oil Heat Council of...

Hannay Reels updates petroleum reel catalog.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Hannay Reels, Inc., Westerlo, N.Y., has released the latest edition of its petroleum hose reel catalog. Hannay petroleum reels are used in a wide range of applications such as home fuel delivery, in-plant refueling, marine refueling and off...

Lochinvar opens new distribution facility.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Lochinvar Corp., Lebanon, Term., has announced the opening of a new distribution facility in Orlando, Fla. At this location, Lochinvar will inventory its entire line of residential, commercial and industrial water heaters, boilers,...

Burnham expands heat-distribution line.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Four new heat distribution products are now available from Burnham Hydronics, Lancaster, Pa. These products include a vertical and horizontal hydronic unit heater (BV and BH Series), a kick-space heater (BKS Series) and a panel radiator and...

Industry veteran forms training on the road.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Dave Flood is a heating and cooling technician turned teacher. His trade experience began in 1969 as a sheet-metal mechanic, leading to beating, air-conditioning, hot water/steam boiler installation, sales and service. He sold his business and...

Five-ring fever.(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... Hello, my name is Chris and I have a confession to make: I'm an Olympi-holic. While much of the country seemed to treat the arrival of the XXVIIIth Olympiad in Athens, Greece, with a collective shrug of the shoulders--an ESPN poll...

PMAA urges marketers to begin preparations for SPCC rules.(News And Trends)(Petroleum Marketers Association of America)(Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures)
September 1, 2004... Over the past three years, The Petroleum Marketers Association of America has placed a priority on addressing marketer concerns with new Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures. The...

Oil heat cares seminars to be held in Baltimore.(News And Trends)
September 1, 2004... Some of the most recognizable names in the heating oil industry are donating their time to put on a two-day series of educational seminars in Baltimore in October. The seminars are designed to give company owners, managers and technicians the...

NYSERDA program supports heating/cooling technologies.(News And Trends)(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has announced a program to support the development and demonstration of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings. The proposed technologies...

IIAR latest organization to endorse AHR Expo 2005.(News And Trends)(International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration is the 19th association to endorse the 2005 AHR Expo, set for Feb. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla. IIAR joins 18 leading industry organizations in providing their members with special opportunities at...

R.W. Beckett hosts two-day "boot camp".(News And Trends)(continuing technical training program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In April, Oil Tech Talk and R.W. Beckett Corporation conducted a two-day, NORA-approved technical training "boot camp" at Beckett's headquarters in Elyria, Ohio. The seminar was led by Alan Mercurio of Oil Tech Talk, Jerry Herron and Dan...

Oilheat manufacturers give $4 million to education.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... This spring, the Oilheat Manufacturers Association surveyed its members to determine oilheat manufacturers' commitment to educating oil burner installers and technicians. They found that from January 2002 to January 2004, the average OMA...

ICP training courses are NATE-approved.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... International Comfort Products National Training Center technical training courses have been certified for continuing education required for maintaining NATE certification, according to John Teder, ICP training and communications manager. ...

Mestek sponsors U.S. Women's Open.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In June, Mestek, Inc., took its first step into the sports-marketing arena as its Distributor Products Group was one of four top-level sponsors of the 2004 United States Women's Open Championship, which was held at The Orchards in South Hadley,...

HVAC Excellence certifies 10 programs.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In June, HVAC Excellence announced that it had granted national accreditation to 10 more HVAC/R programs. The executive board of HVAC Excellence decided to grant accreditations to the following programs: Advanced Technology Institute,...

Pennsylvania, Vermont make advances in biodiesel use.(News And Trends)(Worley and Obetz, Inc.)(biodiesel fueling station )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The first biodiesel fueling station in Pennsylvania opened its doors on June 28 in Lancaster County. The Elm Wo-Go fueling station, owned by Worley and Obetz, Inc., is the first in the state to offer biodiesel B5 (5 percent soybean oil and 95...

Suspect in delivery shooting finally brought back to Pa.(News And Trends)(Aaron and Leonards Fuel Oil Service)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The January 2003 case of the murder of a Harrisburg, Pa., fuel oil deliveryman may finally be closer to going to trial. On the morning of Jan. 24 last year, Leonard Smith, Jr., who co-owned Aaron and Leonards Fuel Oil Service in Harrisburg with...

Are CO detectors saving lives?(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... There have been two major issues often mentioned by critics of CO alarm regulations: false alarms and reliability. The false alarm issues are generally misunderstood. First, in 1994, when Chicago was thought to have false alarms, these were...

If it ain't broke ... premium trucks play major role in fuel hauler's success.(Johnston Trucking)
September 1, 2004... For Gailand Johnston, using premium image equipment is the road to fuel-hauling success. Johnston owns 11 Kenworth W900Ls for use in his company, Johnston Trucking, that supplies gasoline and diesel fuel to Grace Energy stations and...

Tank truck directory: our annual list of delivery rig suppliers.(Directory)
September 1, 2004... A&M TRUCK CENTER CORP. Rt. 209, P.O. Box 309 Matamoras, PA 18336 (800) 216-1163 FAX: (570) 491-4614 CONTACT PERSON: Ed Ardler E-MAIL: eardler@aandmonline.com MARKETING AREA: Northeast TRUCKS SOLD: New and...

Renewed optimism: Boston Steel's David Burke has strong feelings about the future of oilheat.(Boston Steel and Manufacturing Co)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... Recently, we sat down with David Burke of Boston Steel & Mfg. Co. to assess his feelings on the state of fuel delivery. Following are his comments. Fuel Oil News: Many times at industry expositions and conferences there are presentations...

Beyond wrenches, Part II: choose the right tools to make your drivers more productive.
September 1, 2004... This article is Part 2 of a four-part series. In Part 1 of this series, the role of the dispatcher was addressed; certain tools were identified to help the dispatcher be more productive and help the dispatcher make the drivers more productive....

Steam controls & air vents.
September 1, 2004... Well, it's about time that we checked in with Bruce and Bubba at B & B Mechanical Service, so here goes. This story is one I did a while back, but we've upgraded it a bit and put a new spin on it. It came from a service manager and friend who...

Bock Water Heaters celebrate 75 years.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Bock Water Heaters has been providing its customers with products of exceptional quality and lasting durability for 75 years. Its patented Turboflue, the industry's most advanced and efficient heat exchanger, minimizes heat loss, heats water...

Millennium water heaters earn ETL certification.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... ETL has certified that the Millennium stainless-steel indirect water heater conforms to applicable standards and that there is an ongoing program of factory inspections. The product delivers high performance at low cost. It is long-lasting with...

Monitor BS Series indirect storage tanks.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The BS Series of domestic hot-water storage tanks from Monitor Products, Inc., are among the finest of their type. Their high-quality, all stainless-steel waterside construction and oversized heat exchanger combine to deliver lifetime...

Powerstor Series offers limited lifetime warranty.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Bradford White Corporation has announced that all PowerStor Series Single Wall and SS residential indirect water heaters now offer a limited lifetime tank and heat exchanger warranty. The new warranty policy also covers any residential...

Burnham hydronics adds Alliance G line.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The Burnham Alliance G porcelain-lined indirect water heater is now available from Burnham Hydronics. These new water heaters are available in four sizes: 40-, 50-, 79- and 100-gallons. The Alliance G offers the longevity and...

ECR International Hotline indirect water heaters.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... ECR International's Hotline indiret water heater's innovative smooth-tube heating coil features widely spaced steel coils, center-mounted and elevated several inches above the bottom of the tank. The coil and tank interior are porcelain-coated...

LP International Powermate LE-1.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The PowerMate LE-1 acts as five machines in one: a power stair climber; tailgate lift; curb/dock leveler; motorized stacker; and handtruck. This combination allows the operator to power heavy loads off vehicles, over curbs, up stairs and onto...

AMTROL introduces Top Down Series.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... AMTROL has introduced its new line of BoilerMate Top Down Series water heaters. The BoilerMate Top Down Series is designed with the heat exchanger mounted from the top of the tank, making installation and maintenance fast and easy. This line...

Heat-Flo indirects are easy to install.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Heat-Flo indirect water heaters are designed for easy installation and long life. Benefits to the installer and end user include all piping connections on top for a neat, easy installation; all stainless steel construction; very low heat loss;...

Lochinvar enhances Power-Fin offerings.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Lochinvar Corporation has enhanced the high-efficiency line of Power-Fin commercial water heaters and boilers for greater installation flexibility. All Power-Fin models feature digital temperature control, gasketless copper tube heat exchanger,...

Odor/Oxidizer hydrogen sulfide removal system.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... AMTROL has introduced the Odor/Oxidizer, a revolutionary approach to eliminate hydrogen sulfide gas from the water. The design is available in five models with pressures to 75 psig, flows to 15 gpm and hydrogen sulfide removal up to 20 ppm. The...

Oil Miser on-demand hot-water heater.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Toyotomi U.S.A., Inc., has introduced its Oil Miser on-demand hot-water heater, which heats as much water as you need using No. 2 home-heating oil. Since the Oil Miser is on-demand, there is no costly storage of hot water when it is not needed....

Bradford White catalog highlights Aero Series.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... This new 16-page full color catalog provides a comprehensive look into Bradford White's entire line of Aero Series heating products. The Aero Series line includes oil-powered water heaters, air handlers, oil-powered swimming pool heaters, oil...

Grundfos HWR pumps keep water warm.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The new Hot Water Recirculation pumps from Grundfos Pumps Corporation constantly recirculate water in a continuous hot-water pipe loop through the water heater so there will be no wait for the water to warm up. The HWR pumps attach to the water...

Buderus $120 indirect hot-water heater.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The S120 hot-water storage tank from Buderus Hydronic Systems features a 32-gallon storage capacity, high-performance recovery rates, a Honeywell aquastat, magnesium-anode rod for tank protection and a limited lifetime warranty. Other standard...

Simple footprint for Delta elite.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The Delta Elite combination heater from Triangle Tube delivers heat and hot water in a single, compact footprint. The Elite utilizes two separate water circuits, one dedicated to space heating and the other dedicated to the production of...

Super Stor Ultra from heat transfer.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Heat Transfer Products has introduced the new Super Stor Ultra indirect-fired water heater. The Ultra's enhance features and design provide the most advanced appliance available. The ultra-high output exchanger is engineered to accept a higher...

Watersoft line of filters and cartridges.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Amtrol, Inc., has introduced its WaterSoft line of filters and cartridges for water-treatment systems, including economical inline filters and stainless-steel housings. The WaterSoft line offers a broad range of cartridge styles and micron...

Toyotomi on-demand direct-vent water heater.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The Toyotomi OM-148 Oil Miser direct-vent water heater is said to eliminate hot-water run-outs. It reportedly provides an endless supply of hot water on demand. The unit operates on regular home heating oil, with an 85-percent efficiency...

Viessmann Vitocell WHS in vertical or horizontal.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The Vitocell indirect water heaters from Viessmann Mfg. Co. are available in vertical or horizontal configuration. The vertical version offers four sizes with storage capacities to 120 gals., while the horizontal is available in a 42- and...

Nelson & Small markets Rinnai water heaters.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Nelson & Small markets Rinnai's Continuum commercial continuous-flow water heaters. These heaters feature internal and external versions, which deliver 15,000 to 180,000 Btuh capacity, or .5 to 8.5 gpm endless hot water. Units are powered by...

Quietside water heater also does space heating.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The QXM8 from Quietside features the ability to provide both water for space heating and also for on-demand domestic hot water. Both circuits are completely separate so no mixing of non-potable and potable water can occur. The units range in...

Noritz water heaters now available in U.S.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... Noritz, the world's largest manufacturer of tankless water heaters, now is marketing its diverse products in the United States. Offering a full line of water-heating products applicable to any water demand, whether it he single-usage or systems...

Maxi-Therm available in four different sizes.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The Maxi-Therm indirect water heater from Crown Boiler Co. is a porcelain-enamel tank and heat exchanger with a sacrificial anode for maximum corrosion protection. It includes a cleanout that permits inspection of the tank and coil. It also...

Mega-Stor line available in many sizes and styles.(Water heater roundup: a review of direct and indirect-fuel unit for domestic hot water)
September 1, 2004... The Mega-Stor line of stainless-steel indirect water heaters from Crown Boiler Co. offers a full range of sizes and styles. They are available from 26 to 119 gallons of storage. There is also a horizontal-style tank that can he used for...

Where am I? I'm here.(Service)
September 1, 2004... Where am I now and where do [ go from here? Have you ever asked yourself that question? I think I can remember the first time (the first of many) I asked it of myself. It was in a bygone time when I was not even out of high school. I remember...