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Propane Celebrates 100 Years
NPGA Centennial Logo
2012 is an exciting year for the propane industry.
It marks the 100th year of the first use of this exceptional fuel, and celebrates its role in improving the lives and businesses of millions of people all over the world.75 Logo

Join GEC in celebrating
o
ur 75 year anniversary. 
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.

Thank you for patronage.
 
NEW GEC Dispenser Design Guide Available,
NOW including Autogas HDP Pump options
Dispenser Guide
Gas Equipment Company has updated our Dispenser Design Guide & we have added NEW Autogas (HDP - high differential pressure) pump options for those customers with liquid injected Autogas systems.  We offer all of our small, large and walk-in cabinets with both standard cylinder filling pumps or the new HDP pumps for Autogas & cylinder filling capability.  The small cabinets incorporate a slide base unit for the pump & motor mounting outside the cabinet while our large cabinet can hold the HDP pump inside the cabinet with our new pump, motor & meter modular design.

And if you currently have a cylinder filling pump and cabinet we offer a slide base unit with HDP pump for simple retrofitting of existing cylinder dispensers to accommodate higher differential pressure requirements for an existing system.
Autogas Dispensers
Contact your Sales Representative for a copy or for an electronic copy click the link below.


PRESTO-TAP
Universal Service Tech Kit

Presto-Tap Universal Service Tech Kit 
Presto-Tap announces a comprehensive technician kit designed to be carried by drivers and service personnel to perform NFPA leak testing on all stages of a gas system.  The Kit includes all four test gauges (300 psig, 30 psig, 5 psig, & 0-35 inches water column) along with various barbs, adapters, a universal flex hose w/ bleeder assembly, all packaged in a 12 inch gate mouth bag with internal and external pockets.  Utilized for leak testing at pressure locations where a PRESTOTAP® LDS (Leak Detection System) products have been permanently installed - especially helpful for testing at underground tank installations.
Presto-Tap USK
Part Number: UNIV SERV TECH KIT 

The Universal Service Tech Kit includes the following: 

  • 6800 KG W/Adapter - 300# Ambient Temperature gauge used for Leak Testing at tank pressure with Presto Tap® pigtails, TPF fittings and RegO® "Ready to Go" series valves.
  • PT30 KG W/Adapter - 30# Gauge for determining first stage regulator lock up and flow along with leak testing.
  • PT-5# KG W/Adapter - 5# gauge for determining lock up and flow on Two Pound Systems.
  • PT-OZ KG W/Adapter - 0-35 inch water column gauge for measuring second stage regulator lock up and flow along with low pressure leak testing.
  • MHA Kit - Adapter used to facilitate use of master manometers (water manometer) or magnehelic gauges.
  • 3/16" Allen/Hex Key - for plug removal in regulators.Presto-Flexible
  • Universal Flex Hose - 36" flexible hose with gauge bleeder and adapters utilized to universally connect with all gauging equipment above and Presto Tap LDS2000/RV product installed in the system.
  • LDS2000/RV - (6) UL Listed fittings with #54 orifice legal installed at any point in the system.
  • Kit Bag - 12" Tool Denier Nylon Tool bag with 6 outer and 15 inner pockets.

The kit also includes laminated suggested leak testing procedures from NFPA 54 Annex D.

 

CLICK HERE for the Presto-Tap Universal Service Kit flyer 

 

Base Engineering
RFID - ProControl 2

NEW TECHNOLOGY 

RFID ReaderGas Equipment Company has partnered with Base Engineering to interface RFID technology with the Liquid Controls DMS Fleet Connect product.  The driver just scans the tag, then pumps and the information is automatically sent back to the office via a cell modem.  This RFID feature is currently being offered to refined fuels markets, BUT will soon be found in Gas Equipment's EZCOUNT products for the propane industry.

   RFID Tag

BASE Engineering's ProControl 2 takes radio remote control systems to the next level. This all-in-one controller can greatly improve delivery efficiency and reduce costly fueling mistakes. Easily retrofits to existing trucks or installed on new equipment, this patented system is ATEX certified for use throughout the world in hazardous locations.  

 

System includes Remote Meter Readout with Truck Controls as requested by Customer.  Modular components allow for easy installation and field replacement.

  • Designed to allow complete control over fuel delivery operations.
  • Handheld LCD display shows the exact meter reading to 1/10th of a unit in real time.
  • Direct serial interface with meter register shows a mirror image volume identical to the truck mounted register.
  • Preset option allows operator to program delivery to exact amount.
  • Handheld remote control unit with backlit LCD display will operate up to 500ft from truck.
  • Kits available for all types of electronic and mechanical registers, including dual metered double pumper trucks - reads in gallons or liters. Includes handheld remote display unit and truck mounted receiver/controller.
  • Ideal for "will call" deliveries and monitoring delivery volume while pumping.
  • Operator has simultaneous control of up to eight Custom truck operations in addition to remote meter display described above.
  • Emergency Stop feature closes all tank valves and stops truck engine
  • Available with 5-minute 'Query' automatic emergency shut-down feature
  • Complies with all US, Canadian, and international DOT standards for fuel truck remote emergency shut-down.

CLICK HERE for our ProControl 2 flyer 

GEC's 2012 RegO Regulator Program
75th logoGas Equipment Company is the oldest warehouse distributor of LPG in-process, transfer and control equipment operating in the U.S. GEC got its start in 1937 when Milt LaDue, a sales representative for Bastian-Blessing (now ECII/RegO), saw a need in the emerging propane industry. Today, GEC continues to be family owned and operated with Skeeter LaDue, 3rd generation, as the current President. . Our goal today, as we start our 75th year, is to continue to provide our customers with the best products at competitive prices with the experience and knowledge to support them. Our greatest asset is our employees. Our employees from top to bottom work as a team to be the top-of-mind source for all of your equipment needs. GEC sales representatives and customer service specialists are factory trained and experienced in all product lines to provide dependable solutions with a personalized approach. Armed with extensive product knowledge, our sales representatives travel conducting field and classroom training seminars, providing safety information, and establishing a direct link to manufacturers.

In celebration of our 75th birthday, we are offering our best regulator program ever. 





For Specific Product or Service Questions please contact one or our Customer Service Warehouses below:

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


Sincerely,
GEC e-Newsletter
Gas Equipment Co., Inc
In This Issue
Propane Centennial & GEC 75th Anniversary
NEW GEC Dispenser Design Guide w/ HDP
Presto-Tap Universal Service Kit
Base Engineering RFID ProControl 2
Regulator Program-Best Ever
GEC Regulator Program
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