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March - 2014
GEC e-Newsletter Archives, To view copies of our previous issues:
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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. 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.
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"Tough Winter! Do You Need to Expand STORAGE Capacity?"
Gas Equipment Company can help you design an upgrade to your storage!
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 Since 2001, NFPA 58 has required safety upgrades of bulk storage tanks that are retroactive. The 2001 edition NFPA 58, section 2.3.3.2 (b) (2) c., states "Containers equipped with a positive shutoff valve that is located as close to the container as is practical in combination with an excess flow valve and retrofitted by July 1, 2011, with one of the following:"
1. An internal valve equipped for remote closure and automatic shutoff using thermal (fire) actuation.
2. An emergency shutoff valve equipped for remote closure and automatic shutoff using thermal (fire) actuation and installed in the line downstream as close as practical to the existing positive shutoff valve.
In addition, the new NFPA 58 (2014 edition) has added additional FACILITY HOSE requirements. Section 6.19.2.6(3)* requires a bulk plant to be equipped with an emergency discharge control system that provides a means to shut down the flow of LP-Gas caused by the complete separation of the facility hose wi thin 20 seconds and without the need for human intervention.
The Smart-Hose facility hose meets this regulatory requirement.
Contact one of our branches or your GEC Sales Representative to conduct an on-site review for the best solution to increasing bulk storage capacity for your operation!
CLICK HERE for a copy of the Bulk Storage Equipment Solutions flyer.
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RegO Field Advisory
A3217FPA
Correct Installation of the Clevis Lock Nut on A3217FPA
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RegO recently received a report of an A3217FPA air brake style pneumatic actuator installed on an A3217 Series 3" flanged internal valve where the clevis lock nut had NOT been installed correctly on the air chamber stem which connects to the internal valve. This incorrect installation allowed the clevis nut to hang up on the mounting bracket where the stem passes through the center of the bracket; preventing 100% shutoff when the actuator was cycled to the closed position and allowed leakage of propane through the valve. The clevis lock nut is designed to lock the clevis in place after the correct adjustment is made when the actuator is initially installed on the valve; this information is covered in the installation instructions.
Corrective Action:
Inspect the clevis lock nut on the A3217FPA actuator to insure it is securely engaged against the clevis; if you find the clevis lock nut is loose or out of position tighten it securely against the clevis as shown below.
Should you have any questions contact one of our regional branch offices or your sales representative.
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GEC Staff Announcements
- New Employees
- Organizational Changes
- Recent Business Meeting
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Gas Equipment Company has
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- Mike Vaughn -
East TX & LA Sales Representative
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recently hired two new employees.
1) Mike Vaughn has been hired as the Sales Representative for East Texas & Louisiana. Mike has served the propane industry sixteen years. He began his career in the industry as a bobtail delivery driver in Gonzales TX. And, has held the positions of Driver, Plant Supervisor, Regional Manager, Regional Vice President, & Division President, In his 16 plus years in the propane industry he has worked in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.
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- Robert Thistel -
Orlando, FL Customer Service Representative
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2) Robert Thistel has been hired as the Customer Service Representative for the Orlando, Florida customer service center. Robert has worked in the propane industry for twenty-five years. He worked as a bobtail delivery driver & seasonal installation technician for fifteen years with Texgas, which was acquired by Petrolane and Suburban Propane and eventually AmeriGas. He also worked for ten years as Residential Marketing Sales Representative and New Construction Manager for Heritage Propane, Florida Public Utilities and Ferrellgas.
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- Gary Dyson -
Mid Atlantic Regional Mgr.
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Gas Equipment Company is also pleased to announce that Gary Dyson & Steve Higginson have accepted positions as Regional Managers.
Gary Dyson has accepted the position of Mid Atlantic Regional Manager and will be responsible for the Richmond, VA and Fayetteville, NC customer service locations along with the sales teams traveling the territories serviced by these locations.
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- Steve Higginson -
Southeastern Regional Mgr.
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Steve Higginson accepted the position of Southeastern Regional Manager and will be responsible for the Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL customer service locations along with the sales teams traveling the territories serviced by these locations.
Gas Equipment Company recently hosted the annual business meeting in February where employees were honored with individual and team service awards for outstanding performance. Recognized, as Branch of the Year, was the Houston, TX location. Named, as Salesperson of the Year for LP Gas markets was Todd Meyer. Todd services Northern Missouri, Iowa, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska territories from the Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, and Indianapolis, IN warehouses. Named, as Salesperson of the Year for Industrial markets was Lance Looper. Lance services U.S. industrial gas accounts from the Houston warehouse.
A number of additional GEC employees were presented with Outstanding Service and Outstanding Sales awards for the year.
Those recognized as peak performers in Service were: Jeff Powers, Customer Service, Andrew Young, Customer Service, Frank Abrego, Warehouse, and Priscilla Chandler, Operations Coordinator, all of Houston; Les Stanley, Pump Technician, Atlanta; Tim Kirchner and Gordon Griffin, Customer Service, both from Little Rock; Chris Burchfield, Customer Service, and John Heisinger, Customer Service Manager, both from St. Louis; Ed Stern, Customer Service, Fayetteville; Steve Garrett, Customer Service, Indianapolis; Mike Armstrong, Sales Representative for South Texas; Roy Nichols, National Accounts Manager;. From the Corporate Office: Lori Kirk, Corporate Communications Manager; Michele DeBlonk, Accounting Manager; Deborah Jaroszewski, Credit Manager; J.R. Anderson, Marketing Manager; Regan Horton, Purchasing Manager; Millie Tuveng, Executive Assistant.
The following employees were recognized as peak performers in Sales: Andrew Young, Lance Looper, Jarrod Griffin, and Mike Armstrong, all of Houston; Don Estridge, Little Rock; Jeff Nitishin, Dallas; Todd Meyer, Kansas City.
GEC advertises current open positions of employment on our website www.gasequipment.com under the EMPLOYMENT tab. Currently we have an advertisement for a Customer Service Manager for the Chester, VA location.
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Upcoming Trade Shows
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Gas Equipment Company will be showcasing new available equipment featuring Autogas products at upcoming Trade Shows in various locations.
Please plan to visit our booth at these shows:
- April 2-3, M-PACT, Indianapolis, IN
- April 12-14, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Atlanta, GA
- June 5-6, Midwest Propane Gas Association Convention & Trade Show, Columbus, OH
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HEATING Equipment CLEARANCE SALE
FREE FREIGHT ON ALL ORDERS OF CLEARANCE PRODUCTS
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Click the Image for a list of the
HeatStar Heaters & FMI Vantage Hearth Products available!
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GEC Training Curricula Listing
CLICK FOR GEC TRAINING CURRICULA FLYER
Click for a PDF of GEC Training Curricula listing
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Gas Equipment Company TV
YouTube Channel
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Gas Equipment Company TV
The GEC YouTube channel posts useful how-to, introductory, product, and training videos.
The GEC YouTube channel can be accessed by clicking on the link at the bottom of this window.
The GEC YouTube channel is currently featuring EZ-Connect Pro.
EZ-Connect Pro is revolutionizing the fleet fueling industry with a reliable and effortless way to quickly fuel trucks and equipment then transmits the fueling information wirelessly to the billing office. Eliminating the stress and hassle of manual ticket writing and posting will provide your employees the time needed to complete their daily tasks and leave you with the peace of mind your operation will run smoothly and reliably. EZ-Connect Pro, the ultimate fuel management system, is another integrated system to add value to your operation brought to you by Gas Equipment Company.
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 Joke of the Month
Two men were walking through the woods and came upon a big black, deep hole. One man picked up a rock and tossed it into the hole and stood listening for the rock to hit bottom. There was no sound.
He turned to the other guy and said "that must be a deep hole...let's throw a bigger rock in there and listen for it to hit bottom." The men found a bigger rock and both picked it up and lugged it to the hole and dropped it in. They listened for some time and never heard a sound. Again, they agreed that this must be one deep hole and maybe they should throw something even bigger into it.
One man spotted a rail-road tie nearby. They picked up the tie, grunting and groaning, and lugged it to the hole. They tossed it in. No sound. All of a sudden, a goat came flying out of the woods, running like the wind, and flew past the men and jumped straight into the hole. The men were amazed.
About that time, an old hayseed farmer came out of the woods and asked the men if they had seen a goat. One man told the farmer of the incredible incident they had just witnessed...they had just seen this goat fly out of the woods and run and leap into the big hole. The man asked the farmer if this could have been his goat.
The old farmer said "naw, that can't be my goat...he was chained to a railroad tie."
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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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