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Sharing News & Specials with our customersSEPTEMBER - 2011

 

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"TECH Topic"

Gastite FlashShield - Enhanced CSST
Featuring a multiple-layered system of protection, FlashShield CSST is tested and proven to be more lightning-resistant than similar conductive CSST.
 

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Years ago, corrugated stainless steel tubing revolutionized the gas-distribution business, rendering conventional black iron pipe obsolete. Now, Gastite has revolutionized CSST with FlashShield. With several layers of safety, and no bonding requirements outside those mandated by national and local codes, FlashShield offers the highest level of lightning protection, while cutting your installation time by 60%.  The result: contractors can install it with confidence, while homeowners can sleep tight knowing they're protected by the latest innovation from Gastite.

 

Gastite's revolutionary new FlashShield CSST provides more layers of resistance than any other CSST, while eliminating additional manufacturer-required bonding.  Gastite started with a unique layer of metal mesh, which is designed to dissipate heat and electricity. Then they placed the mesh between two jackets of semi-conductive polymer. To complete the system, they re-designed the fittings to ensure seamless continuity with the mesh. Add it all up, and the FlashShield CSST system gives you a level of lightning resistance that's simply unprecedented.

 

Safety in layers, without additional bonding:

  • Proven to perform more than 10X better than similar conductive CSST
  • New fittings provide enhanced continuity between fitting and expanded metal mesh
  • No additional manufacturer bonding required
  • Metal mesh layer dissipates electricity

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FlashShield CSST boasts a new fitting design that provides perfect continuity with the new layer of metal mesh.

  • FS FittingsPatent-Pending Penetrating Feature creates Electrical Continuity between fitting and metal mesh

  • Self-guiding assembly to ensure perfect flare
  • Tool-less design, no special tools required
  • All components fully re-usable
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SEE WHAT ENHANCED CSST SAFETY LOOKS LIKE.

CLICK HERE to view an introductory video on Gastite FLASHSHIELD CSST

 

NEW RegO PRODUCT:

 

NEW A3219RA Rotary Actuator Kits for Transports or Storage tanks 

 A3219RA

Features:

· Easy installation - Mounts directly to internal valve body

· Compact design

· Factory preset for open/close operation no field adjustment required

· Long operating life

· Open/Close indicator

· Operates on compressed air or nitrogen.

· Operating pressure range 45 -125 PSIG

· Thermal fuse included & meets NFPA 58 & 49 CFR requirements

 

The A3219RA is for use on both the RegO A3219FA600L and A3219FA400L internal valves.

 RegO RWB 

            

2011 HeatStar
Pre-Season Program Specials

 

Heater Prebuy 

 

Click Here for the HeatStar Pre-Season Program Specials

 

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FREE

Smarthose 2"

Break-Away Promotion:

 

Smart-Hose Technologies is offering a free 2" X 15' Smart-Break-away facility hose assembly* with the Purchase of:

 

(20 each) 2" X 18' NH3 or LPG Transport Hose Assemblies

 

- Promotion Ends September 30th -

 

*The Free 2" X 15' Smart-Hose Break-away Facility hose can be either a textile braided NH3 or LPG facility hose.  

 

** Any combination of (20) 2" X 18' LPG or NH3 Smart-Hose Assemblies will qualify for the promotion.

 

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SmartHose Technologies 

 

PO Box 16828

Philadelphia, Pa. 19142

215-730-9000


 WWW.SmartHose.com

 

GEC Security Lock Solutions including Lock America-Trusted Protection

 

Lock America

Lock America has added to its propane industry security line by introducing a Filler Valve Cap Lock.  Developer of the patent-pending POLock, Lock America now offers a product that secures a propane tank to prevent tampering and prevent a customer from using unauthorized propane suppliers.
 

Backed by Lock America's decades of experience in the security lock industry, the Filler Valve Cap provides Lock America's superior quality and design, with a hardened steel shield to prevent tampering and unauthorized filling of a customer's tank. The filler valve cap also:

  • Gives each propane dealer its own registered key with over 60,000 usable key combinations
  • Combines a chrome-plated cap with solid brass fittings for maximum security and durability
  • Can be keyed to match an existing customer's POLock or padlocks.
  • 7 Pin Anti-Pick Tubular Mechanism

Combined with Lock America's patent pending POLock, the Filler Valve Cap creates a secure method of locking and tagging any propane tank. And LA has available padlocks capable of utilizing the same company registered key as used on POLocks and Filler Valve Cap Locks.

 

Now one propane company registered key can be used for all locking needs.

 

CLICK HERE for a copy of the GEC Security Lock & Lock America Flyer

 

"Did You Know?" 

 

NFPA 58 Regulations 2011 Edition

 

New & edited definitions have been added to the 2011 edition of NFPA 58 to better clarify FLEXIBLE connectors, section 3.3.23

 

"FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR": a short [not exceeding 60 in. overall length] piping system component that is fabricated from a flexible material and equipped with connections at both ends.

 

"Flexible Hose Connector"

"Flexible Metallic Connector"

"Metallic-Protected Flexible Hose Connector"

 

They all sound similar, but have different definitions and have different applications.  Be sure you read and understand each one's proper utilization to its specific application prior to installation and use.

  

3.3.23.1: Flexible Hose Connector: A component fabricated fromLP-Gas hose that is made from a material that is compatible with LP-gas.

 

3.3.23.2: Flexible Metallic Connector: A component fabricated from metallic material that provides liquid and vapor LP-Gas confinement and is provided with connections on both ends.

 

3.3.23.3: Metallic-Protected Flexible Hose Connector: A flexible hose connector that is provided with a metallic material over wrap that provides mechanical protection of the inner hose but does not provide fluid confinement.

 

CENTERON

Online Remote Tank Monitoring

 

Advanced Tank Reports

 

The Advanced Tank Report has been redesigned to give you more functionality. You can now choose and order columns. You can set filters for specific products and save the report format. You can then reuse the report with all columns and filters intact whenever you like.

 

Advanced Tank

 

To access this report click on the Current View button and select Advanced Tank.  When the report displays you can then filter or make the following customizations.

 

To customize this report you can:

  • Select location or product in the group by box.
  • Select the filters icon to add filters.
  • Right-click on a column header to:
    • Sort by the column
    • Remove it from the repor
    • Add additional columns to the report
  • Left click and drag a field's name in the header to move the column

To save the report for future use enter a name in the name text box and select "Save". It will then be added to the dropdown list so that you can choose between multiple saved reports.

 

CLICK HERE for Information on Centeron Remote Tank Monitoring

r. Heater & FMI Hearth Log Set

SEASON CLOSEOUT SPECIALS

SAVE $$$

  Mr Heat FMI
Now is the time to save $$$ on Mr. Heater and FMI Hearth log sets. 
  

Mr. Heater

Part #         Price       Description                                               Qty  
MH12T        $30.95   MR HEATER 12,000 BTU/HR                        37 MH24T        $61.95   MR HEATER 24000 BTU/HR 2500-EZ           125
  

FMI Hearth Log Sets

Part #         Price        Description                                                Qty
VUL18NV    $248.21   BLAZE N'GLOW 18" LOG NAT/GAS              2
VUL18PR    $285.52   BLAZE N'GLOW 18" LOG LP/GAS REMOTE   2
VUL18PT    $269.94   BLAZE N'GLOW 18" LOG LP/GAS T-STAT      1
VUL18PV    $248.21   BLAZE N'GLOW 18" LOG LP/GAS                 3
VUL24ND    $359.63   PROFLAME REMOTE CONTROL 24" LOG      2
VUL24NR    $312.99   BLAZE N'GLOW 24" LOG NAT/GAS REMOTE 4
VUL24NT    $294.95   BLAZE N'GLOW 24" LOG NAT/GAS T-STAT    2
VUL24NV    $255.59   BLAZE N'GLOW 24" LOG NAT/GAS               3
VUL24PD    $359.73   PROFLAME REMOTE CONTROL 24" LOG       2
VUL24PT    $294.95   BLAZE N'GLOW 24" LOG LP/GAS T-STAT      5
VUL30NT    $319.96   BLAZE N'GLOW 30" LOG NAT/GAS T-STAT    3
VUL30PD    $374.90   PROFLAME REMOTE CONTROL 30" LOG       4
VUL30PR    $330.62   BLAZE N'GLOW 30" LOG LP/GAS REMOTE    15
VUL30PT    $291.26   BLAZE N'GLOW 30" LOG LP/GAS T-STAT       1
VUL30PV    $284.50   BLAZE N'GLOW 30" LOG LP/GAS                  3
VUL36PR    $343.74   36" BLAZE-N'GLOW OAK V/F GAS LOG         5

 

Prices good only while supplies last

 

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In This Issue
1) "TECH Topic" - Gastite FlashShield CSST
2) NEW PRODUCT: A3219RA
3) HeatStar Pre-Season SPECIALS
4) GEC Security Lock Solutions
5) "Did You Know" NFPA Rules Update
6) Online WEBVIEW for Remote Tank Level Monitoring
7) Mr. Heater & FMI Hearth Season Closeout SPECIALS
8) Ver 8, 2011 Catalog - Coming Soon!
9) Tank-Setting Season Equipment Flyer
10) Employee Training Programs
11) Time Has Run Out! NFPA 58 Compliance
2011 GEC Catalog
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Coming Soon!
Version 8
LP-Gas & Anhydrous Ammonia Equipment Catalog.
 
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100 Years
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Tank-Setting Season Equipment
 

Tank Setting

It is the time of year that many tanks are being installed & equipment inventories need re-stocking.

 
EMPLOYEE
TRAINING
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 Have you hired new employees recently and need them to be trained on various products?

Our representatives can conduct FREE training classes at
your location. Click the link below to review a list of our current training curricula.
Or ask for specific product information training classes.

 

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Training List

 

Contact your sales representative or call one of our offices to request a representative to setup a FREE training session at your location for your employees.

 

The Deadline Has Passed!

Time
has
Run
Out!
 
WE HAVE INVENTORY!

Buy Now

Before Inventory Shortages

2011 Compliance Deadline for NFPA 58, LP-Gas Code was

July 1, 2011

 

Bulk Storage Upgrade

 

BUT Don't forget your private, commercial & industrial installations.

 

They MUST also comply!

 

Inet Specials

Save with Internet Specials

Visit www.gasequipment.com and shop online at the "GEC Virtual Warehouse" and take advantage of several Internet Specials. 

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS REGISTER FOR A WEB ORDER ENTRY (WOE) ACCOUNT WITH GEC*.  You'll be issued a confidential user I.D. and password that will allow you to order on your schedule, not someone else's.

Click "Register for Online Ordering" to get started.

 

*All registrants must have a current account with GEC in good standing before the WOE account can be activated.

 

For a copy of the GEC Solutions introducing our CLICK, SEARCH, BUY, MANAGE edition of our Virtual Warehouse email your request to

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Online Specials are changed regularly, check back periodically for new offerings!

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