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May - 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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 NEW LOWER PRICING  on All ROUGH RIDER Magnetel Gauges!
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Gas Equipment Co. & Rochester Gauges Announces
NEW LOWER PRICING on
ALL Rough Rider Magnetel gauges!
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Flurorescent Dial
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FEATURING the Fluorescent (glow-in-the-dark) and Angle Mount Dial options, Rochester Rough Rider gauges are designed to withstand the vibration and shock inherent in mobile service. Their service life in over-the-road and off-road transports carrying liquids including LP Gas, NH3, and Cryogenic Liquids is unsurpassed. These gauges provide accurate indications of liquid level at a glance, making in-convenient rotary gauges obsolete.
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"Easy View"
Angle Mount
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Rochester Rough Rider gauges are equipped with an exclusive spring steel shock absorber on the float arm which substantially reduces the stress that can quickly destroy conventional gauges.
Rochester's Newest Innovation is a 4" Angle Mount R3D hall effect "Easy View" Dial. Available in standard dial face or fluorescent (glow-in-the-dark) dial face and with or without the new EASY VIEW angle mount brackets.
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Contact your local GEC Customer Service Center for New Pricing.
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TECH Topic: Wet Hosing at your Bulk Plants
With the New NFPA 58 Regulations on Facility Hoses it Might Make ECONOMIC Sense to INVEST in SMART-HOSE Facility Hoses from GEC
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We have observed recently that in some states a large number of marketers do not utilize facility hoses at their bulk plants for the unloading of transports into their storage tanks. One of our customers who recently purchased a new Smart-Hose facility hose in preparation of complying with the New NFPA 58 Regulations in the 2014 edition (Section 6.19.2.6(3)) explained to our representative that due to the higher costs of propane, he had calculated it will save him money to invest in a facility hose.
He explained the following economic justification:
- A 2" diameter x 19' hose will contain 716.57 cubic inches of propane liquid.
- 716.57 cubic inches = 3.10 gallons
- 3.1 gallons X 150 loads per year = 465 gallons per year.
- 465 gallons per year @ $1.20344 (BPN posting on 4/17/2014) = $466.20 is LOST per year, when not wet-hosing at a stationary bulk storage plant where you receive product from a transport.
He stated, based on his annual volume, he will see a full payback for his hose in less than a year.
IMPORTANT REGULATORY NOTICE: NFPA 58 (2014 edition) has added New FACILITY HOSE regulations. 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 within 20 seconds and  without the need for human intervention. The Smart-Hose facility hose meets this regulatory requirement.
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FIELD TECH Topics
AUTOGAS Installations
1) Installation of Mechanical Veeder Root Pulsers on Model 600 Registers Inside Dispenser Cabinets
2) Excess flow valves in Dispenser piping
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1) Recently we had an installation of a traditional cabinet style dispenser being installed that included a 1" Red Seal Measurement  (Actaris/Itron/Neptune) meter that incorporated a Veeder Root Electronic Digital Pulse Transmitter (pulser) mounted on a Neptune Model 600 register.
The electrician did not provide any provision for allowing the Pulser to be removed from the register for calibration of the Meter & Register. He installed rigid conduit to the Pulser mounted on top of the meter register without any flexible connectors or unions to allow for easy removal of the pulser for access to the "R" & "S" change gears in the register to facilitate calibration of the meter.
It is our recommendation to remind electricians of the need for accessibility on these types of installations. GEC will be providing SPECIAL NOTICES with all Pulsers sold as a courtesy reminder for installers to be aware of the need for access and removal of the pulser to the meter register.
2) Another recent installation challenge that has popped up, is the use of 15 GPM & 20 GPM excess flow valves in dispenser piping on Autogas installations that may occastionally close due to high flow rates.
Blackmer and Corken, both, manufacture three sizes of Autogas pumps that have three different flow rates. Those flow rates can range from 8 GPM to near 40 GPM. But when your distribution system incorporates smaller piping, small flow rate meters, and reduced size pipe away plumbing and other system restrictions; we normally see actual flow or fill rates of Autogas tanks in the 8-20 GPM range.
NFPA 58 Code and some Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ's) have required additional excess flow valves in dispenser piping that is adding to the experience of excess flow valves doing what they are designed to do; and that is prevent excess flow downstream of the valve. So when the flow rated exceeds the rating or has abrubt burst of flow it may shut the excess flow seat.
With various installation conditions contributing to high differential pressures we normally see the flow rates operate below the excess flow valve ratings, thus not causing any issues. But, occasionally when the conditions are such that you experience reduced differential pressures or excessive flow rates, the excess flow valves can be caused to close during the filling process. Some conditions that contribute to these conditions can be; recirculating product back to the supply tank, filling a vehicle first thing in the morning when the target tank pressure is low, or having a leak in your plumbing and slugging the piping when the pump is activated.
In most cases this condition can be corrected by installing a higher rated excess flow valve in the piping. GEC sells a 28 GPM rated 3/4" excess flow valve for this type of installation. It is part number ME880-6-28 and is a brass 3/4" Female NPT X 3/4" Male NPT
excess flow valve with a closing flow rate of 28 GPM liquid propane.
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Did You Know?
Gas Equipment Company Distributes More than just LPG & Propane Equipment!!!
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Gas Equipment Company is more than a warehouse distributor of equipment for the LP-Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia industries.
GEC is a warehouse distributor of in-procss, transfer and control equipment for several types of markets.
Those markets are:
1) LP-Gas & Anhydrous Ammonia, comprised of:
- Propane & Autogas
- Anhydrous Ammonia
2) Petrochemical products comprised of:
- Refined Fuels such as Gasoline and Diesel
- Lube oils
- Petrochemcal industry applications
3) Industrial Gas such as:
- CO2
- Cryogenic
- Welding gases
4) NOx/SCR
- BACT Ammonia Handling Equipment for NOx Compliance
- Ammonia storage and transfer systems for SCR/SNCR
5) Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)
6) Electronics and Software Systems to integrate all of the above.
So if you are an LPG and Fuels/Lube marketer; we have equipment for both of your operations. In some cases the only differences in components can be the type of elastomer, bushing material or seal design. GEC has repeatedly earned the #1 position as the United States leading distributor of Liquid Controls meters; because we supply LC meters and LCR electronics for multiple markets.
The same can be said for our premier lines of pumps. Both Blackmer & Corken manufacture pumps for the LPG/NH3 markets as well as the Refined Fuels markets and we distribute and support their products across both spectrums.
Our Industrial Liquids division specializes in liquid transfer and vapor recovery systems, bulk transfer packages and pressure boosting applications. We are positioned as the top-of-mind source in many niche markets within the petrochemical and transportation industries as well as with engineering contractors. GEC has the ability to provide custom solutions with off-the-shelf products to a worldwide audience.
Our Industrial Gas division provides value added solutions to the CO2, Cryogenic and Welding industries. Through strategically positioned product lines, GEC is able to cover a wide spectrum of applications from Air Separation plants to CO2 re-circulation packages. Combining this with customized service and support programs has made GEC a respected global partner.
So if you are one of our existing LPG/NH3 customers and also distribute refined fuels or any other product needing in-process, transfer and control equipment, call us when you need repair parts or replacement equipment such as meters and pumps for your fuels business. Let us help you design efficient and affordable storage and transfer operation projects for all of the markets discussed above.
CLICK HERE for a copy of our BLACKMER Refined Fuels Flyer
CLICK HERE for a copy of our CORKEN Refined Fuels Flyer
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Rinnai Announces
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To learn more about the RH180, visit www.Rinnai.us/htt or contact us for additional information.
Double the capacity.
Without doubling the effort.
Introducing the Rinnai RH180 Hybrid Water Heater.
It installs just like a typical tank, but its performance is far from typical. The new RH180 Hybrid Tank-Tankless Water Heater combines the on-demand heating technology of a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater with an efficient storage tank. The result is more than twice the capacity of a traditional 50-gallon tank, all in an installation with which you're already comfortable.
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Trinity Containers introduces Horizontal & Vertical Autogas Dispenser Tanks & Skids
Gas Equipment Company Builds Skid Packages using Trinity Skid Tank sets
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 Propane Autogas is the most widely used alternative transportation fuel in the world, and demand is growing every day. Trinity Containers introduced at the recent SE Propane Expo in Atlanta new Vertical & Horizontal Autogas Dispenser Tanks and Skids ranging from 500 WG to 5,000 WG. Their Vertical and Horizontal tank designs are ideal for the confined space environment of Propane Autogas.
AND, Gas Equipment Company (GEC) utilizes the Trinity Container Vertical & Horizontal Autogas Dispenser tanks and skids for fabrication of full skid Autogas solutions. The Trinity Skid is engineered to interface directly with GEC traditional mechanical dispensers and the GEC Mini-skid; allowing either a mechanical GEC dispenser, or an electronic dispenser mounted on the GEC mini-skid to slide directly onto the Trinity skid to provide a full skid solution.
These smart, scalable Autogas dispensing solutions:
* Can be installed, removed and  relocated quickly and easily
* Increase capacity using the same footprint
* Require no permanent changes to the installation site
* Have lower installation costs than permanent stations
* Enhances safe refueling of propane equipment by trained operators.
STANDARD FEATURES
* Side mounted easy fill and valves
* Easy to read side-mounted float gauge
* One 2" bottom liquid opening
* Two 1-1/4" bottom vapor openings for bypass and vapor return
* Lockable valve cover
* Bottom pipe supports
* Protected relief valve guards
* Interchangeable one piece skid ready for piping, pump and
dispenser
CLICK HERE for a copy of theTrinity V & H Autogas Dispenser Tank & Skid flyer
(Dimensional information and images shown on page 4)
The photos below show a horizontal 1,000 WG Autogas Tank & Skid (PN#: TS1000H41) with a GEC Mini-Skid featuring the Parafour P4-100 dispenser & Autogas hose kit, Blackmer LGL156 pump with a 5 horsepower, single phase electric motor (PN#: MSU.HD.LGL156.1PH w/ GEC Autogas Hose Kit)
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Upcoming Trade Shows & Scenes from Shows
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Gas Equipment Company will be showcasing new equipment featuring Autogas products at upcoming Trade Shows in various locations.
Please plan to visit our booth at these shows:
- May 19-22, North Central Convention, La Crosse, WI
- June 5-6, Midwest Propane Gas Association Convention & Trade Show, Columbus, OH
- July 28-31, Mid-States Expo, Branson, MO
- August 2-4, Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference, Fort Worth, TX
At the recent NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, GEC displayed a large number of Autogas dispensers depicting various feature combinations. Please contact our representatives so we can build a dispenser to your specific needs and design considerations.
Featured were our economical standard mechanical dispensers with custom vinyl decals, some featured electronic Clean Fuels USA P2100 and Parafour Innovations P4 series dispensers interfaced to the Petro Vend PV-100 free-standing small private fleet Fuel Management System. Some were mounted on the GEC Mini-Skid base module that interconnects to the GEC Tank Legs to form a modular skid unit. And various pump & motor combinations were shown including Corken C12-2HP, Corken DLF075-7.5HP, Blackmer LGRLF1.5-3HP, and Blackmer LGL156A-5HP
GEC also had featured in the Trinity Tank booth, a P4-100 dispenser with a Blackmer LGL156A Autogas pump on a GEC Mini-Skid interconnected to the new Trinity Horizontal 1,000 Autogas Tank and Skid package. (Read more about the new Trinity Vertical & Horizontal Autogas Dispenser tanks and skids available upfitted with pump, motor, and dispenser from Gas Equipment Company in this newsletter as a separate topic.)
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Gas Equipment Company TV
GEC YouTube Channel
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The GEC YouTube channel will be used to post useful how-to, introductory, product, and training videos.
The GEC YouTube channel can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
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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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2014
GEC/RegO
Regulator Program NOW Available
Qualify for BEST pricing with as
little as 1 Case
(case quantity) of regulators
Qualify for FREE Delivery with as little as 2 Cases (case quantities) of regulators
- AND -
Qualify for No Payment until August 15th with the same 2 Cases (case quantities) or more
Order Prior to
June 1, 2014
to Qualify for
Pre-Season Specials!
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 Jokes of the Month
Q: What does a snail say when he gets to hitch a ride on a turtle?
A: "Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!"
Those who don't knowThe world is divided into two groups. There are those who know, and those who don't know. Those who know are no problem.
Those who don't know are also in two groups.
One is those who don't know and know they don't know. Well, they can learn!
But then, there are those who don't know, and don't know they don't know. And they become managers!
Everybody, somebody, anybody, and nobodyThis is the story of four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. Consequently, it wound up that Nobody told Anybody, so Everybody blamed Somebody.
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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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