Click, Search, Buy, Manage: Introducing the GEC Virtual Warehouse open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at www.gasequipment.com Gas Equipment Company's new online ordering system enables you to place equipment orders online from anywhere with internet access. You will have access to our entire inventory of equipment, all available online. Everything is just a few clicks away. "This is one more way we are making equipment ordering simple and better suited to meet your needs," says Skeeter LaDue, President. "We know working away from the office doesn't always allow you to get back by closing time; we can now deliver a simple and easy ordering experience in a way that meets the demands of our time-pressed customers."

GETTING STARTED

Before anyone can use the Online Ordering portion of the Gas Equipment website they must first register for a user id and password. For existing customers in good standing go to www.gasequipment.comand click the "Register for Online Ordering" button at the top of the page. Complete the registration information and your registration will be processed. You will be notified by return email of your user id and password. Once you receive your user id and password you then just need to go to www.gasequipment.comand click "Order Online". Or, if you prefer to speak to a live knowledgeable and experienced customer service person, you are still invited to call us.

Once you have registered and completed your profile and preferences on your My Account page, you can place orders in as few as three clicks. The system is fast, easy to use, and will enable you to place orders at any hour of any day. We have prepared an edition of Solutions as an introduction to our "Virtual Warehouse" online ordering system. It explains how to access and utilize our new online ordering system.  If you would like a copy emailed to you; just send us an email requesting your copy to 

"Did You Know?"

REGULATIONS: NFPA 58 2011 edition

Get ready, a new round of regulatory changes is coming that will affect the way you do business.  In the 2011 edition of NFPA 58 one new rule (6.9.3.16) will require underground metallic piping, tubing, or both that convey LP-Gas from a gas storage container shall require dielectric fittings at the building to electrically isolate it from the aboveground portion of the fixed piping system that enters the building.  The dielectric fittings shall be installed above ground and outdoors.

An alternative to utilization of dielectric unions in tank installations is to utilize non-metallic underground piping.  Polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings that meet ASTM D2513 standard specifications can be used in lieu of copper or steel pipe and do not require the use of dielectric unions at the building.

GEC sells dielectric unions for meeting this regulation and for use to isolate underground tanks from metallic underground piping.  We also carry a full line of PE pipe, fittings, couplings, risers, and accessories for various gas load size requirements.  If you need help sizing PE piping for extraordinary loads, contact one of our branches, we can run engineering analysis calculations for various gas load requirements, varying pressure requirements and pressure drops.

PRODUCT GROUPS

This function should be used to group products you purchase regularly. You can also use this feature to group products by job or by job type.

To Add Items to a Product Group.

1. Find the items that you'd like to add to a product group through a search or category drill-down.

2. Check the Select Item checkbox if you have multiple items shown.

3. Click Add Checked Items to Product Group.

A page listing the Product Groups you have set up will then be displayed. If you've already set up the Product Group you'd like to add items to, select it; or select Create a New Product Group and give the group a name. If you're making a new Product Group, the items you've selected will be listed below the name field. If you are adding products to an existing group, the new items will be added to the list and the whole list displayed on the next page.

USING PRODUCT GROUPS

Once you've selected a group or chosen to Create a New Product Group, the next page lists all the items in that group.

The buttons at the bottom of the list allow you to update the default quantities of items, compare items, remove items, or add items to your current cart.

·         Update - If you are updating the quantities to be kept as the default, use Update.

·         Compare Checked Items - Select two or more items to compare by checking the Select Item box, then click Compare Checked Items to see similarities and differences.

·         Remove Checked Items - Select any items to be removed by checking the Select Item box, then click Remove Checked Items.

·         Add Checked Items to Cart - Enter the quantities you would like to add to your cart and click Add Checked Items to Cart. For quantities of one you can simply check the Select Item box and click Add Checked Items to Cart.

The Comments field is there for your reference and does not appear on invoices or order pages. It is useful for leaving messages for other people in your company who are using the same group. For example, "Please check if these are the right fittings for the Smith job."

"What's Wrong" with this Picture?

The answer is, the cover is damaged and the reinforcement is exposed.  Section 7.2.4 of the 2008 edition of NFPA 58 tells us the following:

7.2.4.1 Hose assemblies shall be observed for leakage or for damage that could impair their integrity before each use.

7.2.4.2 These hose assemblies shall be inspected at least annually.

7.2.4.3 Inspection of pressurized hose assemblies shall include the following:

     (1) Damage to outer cover that exposes reinforcement.

     (2) Kinked or flatten hose.

     (3) Soft spots or bulges in hose.

     (4) Couplings that have slipped on the hose, are damaged, have missing parts, or have loose bolts.

     (5) Leakage other than permeability leakage.

7.2.4.4 Hose assemblies shall be replaced, repaired or continued in service based on the results of this inspection.

7.2.4.5 Leaking or damaged hose shall be immediately repaired or removed from service.

In this case the outer cover is weathered to the point it is pealing or has exposed the reinforcement braiding of the hose.  This hose should have been taken out of service before getting this bad.  Section 7.2.4.1 states marketers should observe the hose for issues before each use and section 7.2.4.5 states damaged hose shall be immediately repaired or removed from service.  And this does not mean a "duck tape" type of repair.  It is up to the employees to conduct daily inspections and report problems like these before accidents can happen.

The newest model, CFT PRO 2100, integrates CleanFUEL's state-of the-art refueling features, including the electronic dispensing computer in a cost-effective design to expand the propane pump infrastructure options currently available on the market.  For the emerging retail market, CFT joined with Gilbarco to offer the Encore S, a new full function propane dispenser; featuring multiple interface to third party POS systems with PCI compliant optional card reader.

In addition to autogas dispensers, GEC will be offering CFT'spre-assembled and tested, fully integrated skid packages.  Customers will be able to select individual system components or complete packages incorporating a dispenser, pump and skid assembly, with or without a tank.  Skid package tank options offer 500, 1000, and 2000 gallon horizontal with 1000 and 2000 vertical tank choices.  GEC and CFT make it simple to design and install a complete propane dispenser skid system.

Time is Running Out!
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2011 Compliance Deadline for NFPA 58, LP-Gas Code is

July 1, 2011

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5 Months Left!