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Fueling Efficiency: Tips for Maintaining and Optimizing Gas Station Fuel Dispensers

  By Author February 26, 2024

Gas station fuel dispensers, the unsung heroes of our transportation infrastructure, play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles stay fueled up and ready to hit the road. However, these dispensers require regular maintenance to operate efficiently like any machinery.

In this blog, we’ll explore some essential tips for maintaining and optimizing gas station fuel dispensers.

Two fuel dispensers at a gas station

Regular Inspection and Maintenance

Just like your car needs regular oil changes and tune-ups, gas station fuel dispensers require routine inspection and maintenance to function smoothly. Neglecting these tasks can lead to minimal efficiency and even safety hazards. Here are some key areas to focus on during routine maintenance:

  • Nozzle inspection: Start by visually inspecting the fuel nozzles for any signs of wear and tear like cracks, leaks, or damaged seals. Replace any damaged components promptly to prevent fuel leaks or spills, which can pose environmental risks and safety hazards.
  • Calibration checks: Accurate calibration is essential for ensuring customers receive the correct amount of fuel they pay for. Periodically calibrate the dispensers to verify their accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Filtration system maintenance: The filtration system plays a crucial role in preventing contaminants from entering the fuel dispensing system and vehicles’ fuel tanks. Regularly inspect and clean fuel filters to ensure optimal filtration efficiency.

Optimize Dispensing Speed and Accuracy

Efficiency is the name of the game in the fast-paced world of gas station operations. Optimizing dispensing speed and accuracy not only enhances customer satisfaction but also maximizes throughput and revenue. Here are some strategies for achieving optimal performance:

  • Upgrade to high-speed dispensers: Consider investing in high-speed fuel dispensers equipped with advanced technology to minimize wait times. These modern dispensers feature faster flow rates and improved accuracy, enhancing the overall fueling experience for customers.
  • Implement automatic shut-off systems: Automatic shut-off systems help prevent overfilling and spills by cutting off the fuel flow when the tank reaches its predetermined capacity. Installing these systems not only improves safety but also minimizes fuel wastage and reduces the risk of environmental contamination.
  • Utilize Remote Monitoring: Embrace digital solutions that enable remote monitoring and management of fuel dispensers, allowing operators to track key performance indicators, detect issues in real time, and schedule maintenance tasks more efficiently.

Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Standards

Compliance with regulatory standards is non-negotiable when it comes to operating gas station fuel dispensers. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in fines, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.

Find out more about federal and local regulations governing fuel dispensing operations, including safety standards and metrology regulations. Regularly review and update your compliance protocols to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory developments.

Perform regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with regulatory standards and identify any areas of non-compliance. Address any issues promptly and implement corrective measures to mitigate risks and ensure ongoing compliance.

Closeup of a top-notch Gilbarco DEF dispenser

Connect With Us To Invest In Top-Quality Fuel Dispensers

For all your gas station supply needs, consider connecting with John W. Kennedy Company. Our gas station supply store offers a comprehensive range of gas station accessories supplies and service station supplies to meet your operational requirements. With our commitment to excellence and expertise in the distribution of petroleum equipment, we ensure you have everything you need to keep your gas station running smoothly.

So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us for more details.

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See The Latest Patriot Capital Financing Programs for Gasboy, Veeder-Root, Red Jacket & HydrX

  By BlogAdmin August 22, 2022 , , , , , , , , ,








Patriot Capital Corp

Check Out The Latest Financing Programs From Patriot Capital!

Gasboy Islander & Atlas PRIME

Exclusive Gasboy Prime Program

Get great rates and low payments!

Now through September 30, 2022, Patriot Capital is offering an exclusive financing program for Gasboy Islander Prime and Atlas Prime equipment.

Benefits of financing with Patriot Capital include:

  • 100% Project Financing
  • Deferred Payment Plan
  • Fixed Payments, Competitive Rates
  • Upgrade Multiple Sites At Once

Patriot Captital Gasboy PRIME Rates
All packages include EKOS and the fuel site module. Click here to see brochure for details and feel free to contact us today at 1.800.451.4021 or email us for more details.

Bundle Financing ProgramVeeder-Root TLS0450PLUSVeeder-Root HydrX Fuel Conditioning

Use Promo Code
PC2022

Now through September 30, 2022, Patriot Capital is offering a bundle financing program for select Veeder Root ATG, HydrX and Red Jacket equipment.

  • Eligible Products
    • The TLS-450PLUS and TLS4 Series Automatic Tank Gauges (ATGs) with available factory installed options, and probes and sensor product necessary for compliant installation except as listed below
    • HydrX Fuel Conditioning System
    • Red Jacket Submersible Turbine Pumps (STPs), including The Red Jacket, The Red Jacket AG, Red Armor®, Maxxum®, and CoreDEF™

Red Jacket Submersible Pump

  • Ineligible Products
    • TLS-350 Series ATGs, parts, and accessories
    • Mag Flex Tall Tank Probes and accessories
    • Carbon Canisters
    • Spare or replacement parts
    • Installation, shipping, and other costs are not included in the equipment financing program
  • Financing Options
    • Get 3.9% for 60 months on ATGs or HydrX financed alone.
    • Get 2.9% for up to 60 months when bundling ATGs and HydrX.
    • Get 1.9% for up to 60 months when bundling ATGs, HydrX and Red Jacket STPs.
    • For any questions on this financing program, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us

Click here to see pages 3 – 6 of the program brochure for eligible part numbers.
Patriot Capital Program Bundle

Click on the logos below to find their products in our web store:


Gasboy		 Veeder-Root logo
Red Jacket

And remember, if you can’t find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or Email Us!!

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Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for C-Store Owners in 2022

  By BlogAdmin January 28, 2022 , , , , , , , , , ,








Gilbarco Veeder-Root Top 4 New Year's Resolutions for C-Store Owners in 2022 We are almost one month into 2022… have you made a plan to achieve your goals?

If not, here’s a refresher on what you should be doing this year:

According to a study, 64% of us will apparently abandon our New Year’s resolutions within a month, so we thought we’d share some new ideas to replace the ones you didn’t quite keep up with. 

Here are some resolutions that fuel and convenience retailers need to add to their list for 2022. 

NEXT-LEVEL CX 

Take your customer experience to the next level this year. The modern customer experience demands a frictionless shopping experience from fill-up to checkout. Here are three ways to up your CX game: 

1. Whether you need help with staffing or long lines, Passport® Express Lane™ is one of the most cost-effective solutions to optimize your operations. Committing to a self-checkout strategy is the first step in creating next-level CX. Express Lane gives everyone, including managers, employees, and customers – more flexibility. 

2. Express Ordering is another smart solution that helps c-stores set themselves apart with fresh food options. By automating the ordering process, Express Ordering puts the consumer in control – driving increased loyalty and upsell opportunities. 

3. Every store’s customer data needs to be secure. Passport POS and Encore® 700 S fuel dispensers come EMV-ready and PCI-certified out of the box to ensure your customers’ private information stays secure.  

DEFinite ADVANTAGE

Demand for diesel exhaust fluid is rising. The percentage of DEF pumps in the overall automotive DEF supply mode increased from 14% in 2011 to 40% in 2019, according to market research firm Reportlinker.

This is due to more stringent environmental regulations and the manufacturing of new DEF-compatible vehicles that are replacing the old ones.

For retailers with Gilbarco’s Encore S fuel dispensers or later, the DEF equipment cabinet(s) can be added left or right oriented or on either side of the fueling position, allowing for even more convenience and create loyalty with your diesel customer base.

COMBAT CORROSION

Now is the perfect time to commit to quality fuel. Part of that commitment means protecting your underground storage tanks.

The Veeder-Root HydrX Fuel Conditioning System combats in-tank corrosion by providing continuous water removal within diesel underground storage tanks. The system’s unique design removes water from the lowest point in the tank, preventing water from stagnating on the tank bottom and breeding microbial contaminants. The integrated filtration removes entrained water, rust, sand, and microbial particulate from the fuel, polishing it before returning clean fuel back to the tank.

Learn how the HydrX Fuel Conditioning System prevents corrosion from eating away at the bottom line for Cumberland Farms.

LEVEL UP YOUR ATG

And finally, resolve to upgrade your automatic tank gauge to the industry’s latest, most reliable ATG equipment with the TLS-450PLUS and Central Device Management (CDM).

The TLS-450PLUS console provides an expanded, advanced feature set at a lower price point than the TLS-350 console without needing to replace your probes or sensors. It also unlocks compatibility with other solutions like HydrX.

CDM is a server-based software package to manage your entire network of sites, ensuring your ATG consoles are always up to date with the latest features and security updates.

THE BOTTOM LINE

For 2022 and beyond, focus on solutions that make your operations more frictionless, efficient, secure, and connected.

Whether it’s on the forecourt, underneath it, or in the cloud, Gilbarco Veeder-Root is the only solutions provider that covers every area of your fuel and convenience business. As your partner for what’s next, let’s see if we can help you beat the stats and keep your new year’s resolution.

If you have any questions or would like to receive a quote for any of the systems and equipment mentioned above, please contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us.

Looking for Gilbarco or Veeder-Root equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Pumps & Dispensers
 Passport Point of Sale
Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale		 Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options		 Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

Click here to findVeeder-Root logosystems and parts in our web store

Feel free to contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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RED JACKET: CoreDEF Submersible Turbine Pump

  By BlogAdmin July 14, 2021 , ,








Red Jacket |John W Kennedy Company

CoreDEF™: Submersible Turbine Pump (STP)

The Red Jacket® CoreDEF™ Submersible Turbine Pumps are a revolutionary solution that sets a higher standard in the optimization of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pumping infrastructure. The CoreDEF™ STP is the entirely customizable DEF pump, designed for a complete range of light to heavy duty submersible DEF applications.

Various motor sizes, Quick Set® variable lengths, and the only adjustable pressure relief offering on the market, make the CoreDEF pump a flexible solution that can be tailored to maximize value, while controlling cost.

With included pre-assembly and factory leak testing, the CoreDEF submersible DEF pump cuts out the stress and time of installation and get you pumping sooner.

Features & Benefits


Model Portfolio for Varying Applications:

• The CoreDEF Series Portfolio holds the perfect motor size for your site.

Factory Leak Tested – Diesel Exhaust Fluid is extremely hard to contain and even harder to clean up:

• CoreDEF submersible DEF pumps are factory-tested to prevent any possibility of leaks in the field.

• Using a competitive pump may allow leaks and crystallization, seriously complicating serviceability.

Adjustable Pressure Relief Option – Enables the user to adjust line pressure between 20-45 PSI, making for painless post-installation flow rate tuning:

• Optimize operation with any dispenser.

• Avoid excessive nozzle squeeze.

• Prevent nozzle spit back.

Product Compatibility:

• Designed for DEF consisting of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionized water.

• Liquid Quality Compliance: The submersible pump and supplied components satisfy the ISO 22241 standard for DEF quality.

Motor Construction and STP Design:

• Durable stainless-steel construction for longevity and DEF compatibility.

• Capacitor stored in control box for simple installation, easy access and improved operation environment

• Pressure relief valve allows for continuous running and protects motor when nozzles are idle.

• Capable of 30 start/stop cycles per hour to prevent motor burnout.

• Portfolio of motors available to meet global power requirements.

• Check Valve available to maintain line pressurization during idle periods.

Adjustable or Fixed Pressure Relief

The Adjustable Pressure Relief Configuration is exclusive to the Red Jacket CoreDEF STP and introduces post-installation flow adjustment to your DEF pump. While the fixed pressure relief option is simple to specify and easy to install and provides exceptional performance and gets you up and running fast. With either configuration, Red Jacket takes the time to perform advanced factory leak testing on each unit to ensure tightness and reliability before arriving to the field.

Red Jacket® Adjustable or Fixed Pressure Relief Red Jacket® Adjustable or Fixed Pressure Relief
Red Jacket® INTEGRATED DEF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Superior Flow

INTEGRATED DEF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Integrating your site with Veeder-Root’s all-inclusive DEF management system gives operators the power to fight back against erratic leaks, messy cleanups, and temperature induced product degradation, associated with other DEF handling systems.

LEARN MORE

SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel Compatibility
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid* (DEF or Adblue)

• Meets ISO 22241 standard for DEF quality

*consisting of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionized water
Motor Sizing
• 3/4 HP, 60 HZ, 1-phase

• 2 HP, 60 HZ, 1-phase

• 2 HP, 60 HZ, 3-phase
Line Pressure Relief Options
Fixed Pressure Relief (In Tank)• Maintains Max Line Pressure of 45-50 PSI

Adjustable Pressure Relief (In Sump)

• Enables Post-Installation Line Pressure Adjustment range between 25-45 PSI
Hardware Construction
Column Pipe:• Schedule 40 Stainless Steel

Impellers and Diffusers:

• Fiberglass reinforced

Pump and Motor Side Mechanical Seals:

• Silicon Carbide

Elastomers:

• FKM
Protective Coatings
• N/A
DEF Fluid – Operating Temperature Range
• +12°F to +104°F (-11°C to +40°C)
Installation Depth Range
Quick Set (Adjustable Length)• D1 = 66” – 97”**

• D2 = 96” – 157”**

**Assumes 3/4 HP
Check Valve Compatibility
• CoreDEF Inline Stainless Steel Check Valve: 410881-001
Agency
Agency Listings:

• CSA (2HP Only)
Red Jacket CoreDEF STP Datasheet (576047-273)
576047-273 Red Jacket CoreDEF STP Datasheet		 Red Jacket CoreDEF STP Configuration (576047-290)
576047-290 Red Jacket CoreDEF STP Configuration		 Red Jacket CoreDEF STP Installation Manual (577014-360)
577014-360 Red Jacket CoreDEF STP Installation Manual
Red Jacket Product Guide (576047-310)
576047-310 Red Jacket Product Guide		 DEF Recirculation Monitoring Solution
DEF Recirculation Monitoring Solution		 Media-Isolated MAG Plus Probe Solution
Media-Isolated MAG Plus
Probe Solution

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Can’t find what you are looking ? Have questions about Red Jacket or would like to receive a quote, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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PRODUCT LAUNCH: Carbon Series Fiberglass Dispenser Sumps From Franklin Fueling Systems

  By BlogAdmin March 19, 2019 , ,








Franklin Fueling Carbon Series Fiberglass Dispenser Sump

PRODUCT LAUNCH:
NEW CARBON SERIES™ FIBERGLASS DISPENSER SUMPS

 

Franklin Fueling Systems is pleased to announce the launch of our Carbon Series™ single wall and double wall fiberglass dispenser sumps. Check out the new and model-specific highlights of this new family of dispenser sumps.

 

 

 

  • Economically Priced
  • Available in models compatible with both Gilbarco Encore® dispensers and Wayne Ovation® dispensers.
  • Dispenser top and top frame are joined together prior to leaving the factory saving field installation time

 

SINGLE WALL SUMPS

  • New Light Resin Transfer Molding (Light RTM) technology used to manufacture single wall sumps gives them consistent wall thickness throughout the entire assembly for superior rigidity as well as an extremely smooth surface to facilitate watertight entry boot installation.
  • Gilbarco Encore® DEF sump option available with two-sump design.
602375001:
Carbon Series™ single wall fiberglass sump for Gilbarco Encore® bow-tie end dispenser models (requires SBK-3 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately)
 602377001:
Carbon Series™ single wall fiberglass sump for Gilbarco Encore® bow-tie end dispenser models with banded DEF polyethylene sump (requires SBK-3 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately)		 602381001:
Carbon Series™ single wall fiberglass sump for Wayne Ovation® dispenser models (requires SBK-25 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately)

Note: one stabilizer bar kit per shear valve is required. Stabilizer bar kits sold separately.

DOUBLE WALL SUMPS

  • Can be ordered with a pre-installed port for either electronic, mechanical, or hydrostatic continuous monitoring of the double wall interstitial space.
  • • Included vacuum gauge ships under airtight vacuum to ensure the integrity of the interstitial space during shipment to the jobs site.
602383001:
Carbon Series™ double wall fiberglass sump for Gilbarco Encore® bow-tie end dispenser models with vacuum port (requires SBK-3 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately		 602383401:
Carbon Series™ double wall fiberglass sump for Gilbarco Encore® bow-tie end dispenser models with vacuum port and port for interstitial monitoring* (requires SBK-3 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately		 602385001:
Carbon Series™ double wall fiberglass sump for Wayne Ovation® dispenser models with vacuum port (requires SBK-25 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately)		 602385401:
Carbon Series™ double wall fiberglass sump for Wayne Ovation® dispenser models with vacuum port and port for interstitial monitoring* (requires SBK-25 stabilizer bar kit, sold separately)

Note: one stabilizer bar kit per shear valve is required. Stabilizer bar kits sold separately.
*Interstitial monitoring accessory must be ordered separately.

Carbon Series Double Wall Monitoring Options:

Mechanical Monitoring Electronic Monitoring Hydrostatic Continuous Monitoring
Franklin Fueling Systems Carbon Series Double Wall Sump Mechanical Monitoring Franklin Fueling Systems Carbon Series Double Wall Sump Hydrostatic Monitoring

 

Franklin Fueling will be introducing the Carbon Series dispenser sumps at the John W. Kennedy Company Forging Relationships Trade Show on March 27 & 28, 2019.  Please stop by the Franklin booth to learn more!

 

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
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OPW Introduces New DEF Breakaways & Swivels!

  By Andre III Laverdiere August 15, 2017 ,








OPW Corporate LogoOPW Breakaways and SwivelsTo coincide with the release of their Industrial 19DEF nozzles, OPW is releasing a series of compatible DEF breakaways and swivels.  The 19D series (the 19DB Reconnectable Swivel Breakaway, 19DHS Barbed Hose Swivel, and 19DS Single Plane Hose Swivel) can be used with either the NPT or BSPP threaded 19DEF nozzles.  The 19D series breakaways and swivels are manufactured entirely out of stainless steel and other ISO22241 materials.

Also available from OPW is the 19DEF series of nozzles and related products.  Click here to read the official 19DEF series product brochure.

 

 

 

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OPW Announces New DEF Mis-Filling Prevention Device

  By Andre III Laverdiere December 2, 2016 ,








OPW Corporate Logo

 

opw-mfpdThe OPW DEF Mis-Filling Prevention Device is now available for Truck Stops and Convenience Stores.  There are countless vehicles not equipped with MFPD technology, and this device is required when magnetic DEF Nozzles are used.  Provide your customer peace of mind by stocking the MFPD in your retail outlet.

For more information, check out the official distributor bulletin.

 

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