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It is a pretty well known fact that most of the Earth’s surface is covered by water so to say it permeates our existence is an understatement.
While this liquid is essential to our existence, it also wreaks havoc on many man-made systems it comes in contact with and in our world of petroleum, it would be classified as a super villain!
And while our industry has been reacting to the havoc water causes for more than a century to develop better ways to keep it out of refueling systems, water intrusion has INCREASED in refueling systems!
The following is an excerpt, written by Ed Kammerer that appeared in the September, 2018 edition of the Fuel Market News. Ed is the Director of Global Product Management for OPW, based in Cincinnati, OH, USA. He can be reached at ed.kammerer@opwglobal.com. OPW is leading the way in fueling solutions and innovations worldwide. OPW delivers product excellence and the most comprehensive line of fueling equipment and services to retail and commercial fueling operations around the globe. For more information on OPW, please go toOPWGlobal.com.
Below are some of the highlights pulled from Ed’s article.
Why the increase??
Here are some explanations:
Changes In Fuel Chemistry
Changes In The Fuel Distribution Infrastructure
Installation Procedures
OPW is Waging War on Water Intrusion
By offering:
Composite Multiports with Watertight Lids and Covers
In our ongoing efforts to simplify finding and buying retail petroleum refueling equipment and replacement parts, nothing quite does it like image driven content to help guide your selections. If you are on a desktop or laptop, use your mouse to scroll around the image below to discover the links to many of OPW’s watertight and other line of products found in our online store. JWK Blog Editor’s Note: OPW is constantly adding products to their line and we are always adding and removing products from our web store. While the below image is tied to hundreds of OPW products in our webstore, we are still linking products to the various categories represented in the below graphic and have not linked any OPW Fuel Management Products as of this writing. Product offerings linked to this grpahic will continue to expand over time. Thank you.
If you have any further questions about water intrusion, OPW ‘s line of watertight products or would like to place an order, do not hesitate to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.
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Automatic tank gauging (ATG) systems are essential to maintaining smooth and safe operations at UST facilities. Their main function is to monitor fuel (and water) levels in UST tanks and inform facility owners about the current status of their fuel stock. Continue reading
Every year, GasBuddy performs quarterly foot-traffic analyses related to the fuel retail industry, providing retailers with valuable insights so they can optimize their business for increased sales and growth.
In its latest study, the company examined more than 20 million consumer trips to gas stations between July 1st, 2018 and September 30th, 2018. Continue reading
Every so often we get asked, “what’s the proper way to clean a dispenser?” Like anything exposed to the elements, it is going to get dirty and using the improper cleaning techniques or cleaning agents could lead to further damage. Just like washing your car will extend the luster and life of your vehicle, so will periodically cleaning your dispensers!
Technicians are not responsible to clean dispensers on service calls as this is typically a task that is performed by the station owner/manager. But it is important that a technician recognize when improper cleaning agents and procedures being implemented by the station show the signs of chemical attack or damage so they can then inform the customer that their methods are doing more harm than good..
It is always extremely important you follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures, replacement parts and cleaning agents to properly maintain your dispensers to keep them in the most optimal working condition and looking good! Not only will it cut down on your repair expenses but proper maintenance and cleaning will in crease traffic to your location when it’s looking good and working like a charm.
Whether you are looking to maintain your station or build one from the ground up, we carry a complete line of products from the top manufacturers in our industry. Thousands of products can be found online at johnwkennedyco.com and if you don’t find what you are looking for there, call us at 1.800.238.1225.
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If you have any further questions or concerns, you can contact Chris Bedard, our GVR Certified Trainer at ceb@jwkemail.com or call Chris at 1.855-978-6737.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Gilbarco has been a world-leading manufacturer of fueling and convenience store equipment for over a century. The company has a strong global presence and its movements in the market are closely followed by all to gauge the direction and future of the fuel retail industry. Continue reading