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Propane Celebrates 100 Years
|  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.
Join GEC in celebrating our 75 year anniversary.
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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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Did You Know?
NFPA 58
Section 5.7.4.1 (G) Important Interpretation
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We have found that a number of marketers have confused the language in NFPA 58, Section 5.7.4.1 (F) [2008 edition] on when an excess flow valve is required in a vapor shutoff valve of a propane tank.  In addition, the language was modified in the 2011 edition in an effort to clarify that interpretation. The new language is now Section 5.7.4.1 (G) [2011 edition].
There are two primary types of installations that end up non-compliant with the rule due to the lack of an installed excess flow valve.
- Connection of the vent line from a dispenser flowmeter vapor-eliminator vent to the supply tank vapor valve, and
- When multiple tanks are connected via a manifold and connect to a single regulator.
Both of these types of installations require the use of an excess flow valve even though the vapor shutoff valve incorporates a 5/16" passive restriction (RegO 7556 Multivalve). In accordance with Section 5.7.4.1 (G), anytime a connection is made to this valve AND an approved regulator is NOT directly attached or attached with a flexible connector to the manual shutoff valve, it must incorporate an excess flow valve. An excess flow valve must be installed on the outlet side of each tank's vapor withdrawal valve. A simple and perfect solution for these types of installations is the utilization of the RegO male POL adapters incorporating excess flow capability. Part numbers 970AX & 970AXS all incorporate an excess flow in the POL.
Probably the most overlooked application has been dispenser installations when the vent line from a dispenser flowmeter vapor-eliminator vent to the vapor space of the supply tank has been connected to the supply tank's vapor service valve via a POL without excess flow protection. A simple solution for compliance is replacing the standard POL with one that incorporates excess flow capability (RegO 970AX or 970AXS).
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ACME Alternate Fuel Systems, Inc.
ROAD RUNNER Diesel Economizer
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Propane Marketers:
Do high diesel fuel costs have you looking for solutions?
Let Gas Equipment Company show you how you can improve diesel performance & efficiency while lowering high diesel fuel costs on any turbo charged diesel engine simply by installing an ACME Road Runner I or II Diesel Economizer system. The Road Runner I & II is manufactured by ACME Alternate Fuel Systems who has been providing diesel displacement solutions for over 40 years.
GEC is the exclusive Master Distributor for the technologically advanced Road Runner (RR) I & II systems utilizing propane gas. Road Runner utilizes a micro-processor to deliver a metered amount of propane into the turbo stream during the boost period. The result is a more efficient combustion cycle which improves fuel economy and increases horsepower. An increase in rear wheel horsepower and a reduction of operation cost per mile is typical! Your savings will easily pay for the system.
 The heart of the system is an electronic control unit (ECU) which monitors boost and propane pressures and delivers an accurate amount of propane for optimum performance. The ECU provides driver interface through signal to the in-cab LED monitor. The ECU also provides automatic safety shut-down of the displacement system in the event of an unintended condition. The other main components of the system include the fuel rail and vapor injector(s), an in-cab LED monitor, pressure sensors, regulator and propane lock-off.
- The RR I utilizes a single vapor injector and the RR II incorporates two vapor injectors.
- The in-cab LED monitor provides visual display of:
- Turbo Boost Pressure
- Propane Injection Rate
- Propane Tank Level
- System Status
The Road Runner Diesel Economizer system kit includes the ECU, fuel rail/injector assembly, in-cab LED monitor, sensors, wiring harness, regulator and lock-off with mounting hardware and installs easily, needing no special tools. The system includes a programming chip that is self-calibrating, getting you up and running quickly.
Advantages of ACME
Road Runner Diesel Economizer
- State-of-the-art, digital fuel control processor
- Plug & play, only two wires to connect: power & ground
- LED display monitoring boost, injection rate, fuel level & system status
- Photocell adjusted LED's on display monitor, LED status lights used for system monitoring and diagnostics
- Built in short circuit, ground & component failure protection
- Simple, foolproof self-learning set-up procedure
- Vapor withdrawal, no coolant hoses to hook up
- Overpressure sensor & automatic shutdown for unintended events
- Injectors specifically designed for gaseous fuels
- Works on any diesel engine with a turbocharger
- No modification of diesel fuel calibration program required
- No laptop needed for installation
- Tamper resistant
- Weatherproof design
- ACME Alternate Fuel Systems is the original diesel economizer for over 50 years (since 1956)
- Three year unlimited mileage warranty on electrical components
- Made in the USA
CLICK HERE for Road Runner Diesel Economizer
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ALGAS Technical Bulletin
Number DF-081512: Vaporizer Vent Cap Re-Design
|  Vaporizer models for the manufactured years Oct-2002 to Oct-2011 were equipped with a concave, or bowl-like vent cap. When subjected to persistent rain, the "bowl" would ultimately fill and overflow. The overflow allowed water to run off the heat exchanger and infiltrate the burner. If the ambient temperature then fell below freezing, cracking of the water laden burner body could result.
Vent caps provided after October 2011 eliminated this bowl like feature. The current vent cap design is convex and is in essence, a reversed configuration. This shape sheds rainwater rather than allow pooling. Water infiltration, accumulation and subsequent freeze damage to the burner is eliminated.
All vaporizers manufactured since October of 2011 incorporate the convex design. Vaporizer manufactured between October 2002 and October 2011 can be retrofitted with this vent cap using PN 1501-4015. Please contact your nearest branch for pricing and additional information.
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 Joke of the Month:
Why are seagulls called seagulls?
Because if they flew over the bay, they'd be called bagels!
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For Specific Product or Service Questions please contact one or our Customer Service Warehouses below: |
Atlanta, GA
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(800) 241-4155
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Dallas, TX
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(800) 821-1829
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Fayetteville, NC
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(800) 447-1625
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Houston, TX
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(800) 334-7816
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Indianapolis, IN
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(800) 241-1971
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Kansas City, MO
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(800) 821-5062
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Little Rock, AR
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(800) 643-8222
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Orlando, FL
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(800) 821-0631
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Richmond, VA
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(800) 368-4013
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St. Louis, MO
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(800) 423-4685
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Sincerely,
GEC e-Newsletter
Gas Equipment Co., Inc |
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Welcome:
New EmployeesRegan Horton Regan Horton joins GEC as our new Purchasing Manager. He comes to us with 5 years experience as a purchasing & inventory control manager for a telecommunications company and a degree in Supply Chain Management. Jay Ramsey Customer Service Representative,
Dallas, TX
Jay Ramsey is the new Dallas Customer Service Representative. He comes to GEC with a background in the propane gas industry serving a number of years as service tech and bobtail driver for a national company.
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Retirement:
Best Wishes to Those retiring
soon
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Jerry Drake
Customer Service Representative, Houston, TX
Jerry started working in customer service in the LP-Gas industry in 1963 and joined GEC Sept, 1979. He will be retiring December 31, 2012 after 49 years serving the LP-Gas industry in customer service.
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AUTOGAS
DISPENSER
SPECIALS
HDP Autogas
& Cylinder Dispenser
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Product Description
DCL51DP.LGL156.1PH Modified Dispensing Cabinet package, Aluminum diamond plate exterior 51"H x 47-1/2"W x 39-1/2"D, Includes BLACKMER Model LGL156A High Differential Pressure Pump, 5HP 1PH EX Proof Motor and On/Off Switch, By-Pass Valve, Inlet & Outlet flanges, gaskets, studs & nuts, 1" ITRON Meter and All Inside Cabinet Piping, Autogas & Cylinder filling hoses, Tank to Pump plumbing Kit, Cylinder Purge Kit, Pneumatic Actuator Kit and Electrical Conduit Kit.
CFT PRO-2100 Dispenser
$6,906.40
as spec'ed
CFT PRO-2100 Mini-Skid Package
$13,832.00
as spec'ed
Includes:
PRO-2100 Dispenser Mini-Skid System Piping from pump to dispenser including bypass valve DLF-075 Corken HDP Autogas pump with 7.5HP-3PH motor #SKD000210077 #P2100T0S0 |
HEAT STAR Vent-Free Heaters
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