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FEBRUARY - 2012
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| Dear Valued Customer:
Gas Equipment Company is pleased to provide the e-Newsletter as a service to share useful & valuable information about the products & services we offer. You will find sections on technical topics, new product announcements, "Did You Know" regulatory compliance requirements, "Virtual Warehouse" online ordering tips, along with an occasional "What's Wrong with this Picture?" section. We hope you enjoy the Gas Equipment Company e-Newsletter and choose to continue receiving it. And, PLEASE feel free to email us with recommended topics or products you would like to see addressed in this forum.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROPANE LIQUID METERS
Is your propane transfer operations on bobtails or cylinder filling dispensers slowing down periodically or stopping altogether on an occasional basis. Maybe you have a meter problem instead of a pump problem.
A propane meter system is comprised of at least 5 different components designed to perform different functions.
The meter system consists of:
1) Strainer
2) Vapor Eliminator
3) Measuring Chamber
4) Differential Valve
5) Register (print or non-print)(mechanical or electronic)
If your transfer system appears to show signs of slowing down, your meter system may have debris (sand, oxidation, trash, rust) collecting in the strainer that is blocking the normal flow of propane through the meter.
But, if your flow is intermittent and occasionally sounds like something is shutting down the flow, then you may have a vapor eliminator issue or a differential valve failure. If the vapor eliminator allows liquid to flow through the valve assembly to on top of the differential valve it will try to shut down the flow through the differential valve. Additionally, if the differential valve has a leaking o-ring (1" meters) or diaphragm (1-1/4" or larger meters) and lets liquid through to on top of the differential valve, that will cause the valve to close also. And, if you have a meter with an electronic register and electric 3-way security solenoid valve; you could have a stuck or bad solenoid or debris holding it open.
If you need help troubleshooting any of these situations, Gas Equipment Company sales representatives attend manufacturer-factory training classes to be able to support the products we sell. At Gas Equipment Company we also offer a FREE on-site training program, "My Truck/Dispenser Won't Pump" that reviews the complete in-process and transfer control operations of a pump and meter system.
Call one of our sales representatives or your branch office to schedule a training class.
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"Did You Know?"
If You Have a Vapor Distribution System That Needs to be Monitored for Vapor Pressure Drops; We Have a SOLUTION?
CENTERON Switch Monitors
If you have customers with special applications that require specific delivered vapor pressures and are concerned about pressure drops due to undersized tanks experiencing vapor pressure loss due to extreme cold conditions; we have a solution for you.
Centeron manufactures Switch Monitors that can be connected to pressure switches that can monitor the vapor pressure in your tank or distribution lines and alert you via text messages to cell phones and/or emails to an office or smartphones, when a monitored tank or line drops below a prescribed pressure setting. This notification is designed to alert you and your service staff in sufficient time to take corrective actions to prevent a service failure.
 CENTERON Switch Monitors are available in an RF models and Cellular models. The Cellular models are available certified UL 913 for Class I, Div. 1, Group D locations or ISA 12.12.01 for Class I, Div. 2, Group D locations. And can be utilized with Ashcroft Pressure Switches similar to one shown on left.
Contact us for information on CENTERON Switch Monitors.
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NEW RegO Product s
G8475RL Underground Valve with Low Liquid Emission Double Back Check Filler Valve; only 2.13 cubic centimeters discharge at disconnection a 64% reduction!
These Multivalves® are designed for use in single opening ASME containers equipped with a 2-1/2" riser or male pipe thread. They can be used with underground or above ground containers; a separate opening is required for liquid withdrawal.
Features
* Combines low emission double back check filler valve, vapor equalizing valve, pressure relief valve, service valve, fixed liquid level gauge, "junior" sized float gauge flange opening and a plugged pressure gauge opening.
* Double back check filler valve is low emission, 2.13cc at disconnection no reduction in fill rates.
* Service valve features a Multibonnet ® stem assembly that allows for repair without evacuating gas from the container.
* Designed for installation of a 1/8" FNPT pressure gauge or pressure gauge connection like the Presto-Tap®.
Materials
* Body...........................Forged Brass
* Hand-wheel................Aluminum
* Valve Stems................Brass
* O-rings........................Resilient Rubber
* Seat Disc (shutoff) .....Nylon
* Seat Disc (other) ........Resilient Rubber
* Relief Spring ...............Stainless Steel
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SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Saf-T-Lok & Lock America Security Products
Trusted Protection
* New style Saf-T-Lok securely locks POL Service Valves
* Lock Caps for Filler, Cylinder & Service Valves
* Help prevent unauthorized hook-ups
* Reduce pilferage
* Increases security
Click Here for the Security Solutions Flyer
The flyer shows photos of the Products & lists the Part numbers & Pricing
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M-PACT - 2012
Midwest Petroleum and Convenience Tradeshow (March 14-15, 2012) Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, IN
The 2012 M-PACT Trade Show brings refined fuels marketers from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio for two days of exhibits.
In 2012 the Trade Show will include the Propane industries of Illinois and Indiana Propane Gas Association's.
Gas Equipment Co. will have two separate exhibits this year. We will have 400 square feet of exhibit space in the dedicated Propane area and an additional 10'x10' booth We have partnered with Base Engineering to demonstrate their RFID reading technology along with our Liquid Controls DMS FleetConnect to capture fuel delivery data in the field.  |
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Tank-Setting Season Equipment
It is the time of year that many tanks are being installed & equipment inventories need re-stocking. |
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EMPLOYEE
TRAINING
Programs
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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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
e-newsletter@gasequipment.com | |
Online Specials are changed regularly, check back periodically for new offerings! |
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| For Specific Product or Service Questions please contact one of our Customer Service Warehouses below. |
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Atlanta GA |
(800) 241-4155 |
Dallas TX |
(800) 821-1829 | |
Fayetteville NC |
(800) 447-1625 |
Houston TX |
(800) 334-7816 | |
Indianapolis IN |
(800) 241-1971 |
Kansas City MO |
(800) 821-5062 | |
Little Rock AR |
(800) 643-8222 |
Orlando FL |
(800) 821-0631 | |
Richmond VA |
(800) 368-4013 |
St. Louis MO |
(800) 423-4685 |
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