While Gasboy will no longer be providing plastic electronic keys, you can still find them at the Kennedy Company, and they can be purchased through our website or by calling us directly at (800) 451-4021.
UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 21, 2017: Just to clarify, these keys can still be obtained direct through Gasboy for the time being.
At this time, our main office on Waterman Avenue in East Providence, RI is experiencing phone line issues. Our, fax lines, data connection and email is still working. If you need immediate assistance, please feel free to contact one of our branch locations or your JWK rep directly via email or cell phone.
Voice and data communications have been restored at our Little Falls, NJ location
Phone and data services have been restored and currently being monitored for ongoing problems. If you continue to encounter issues contacting our New Jersey branch, please contact one of our other locations and we will gladly assist you.
East Providence, RI: 1.800.451.4021
Hampden, ME: 1.888.667.0667
Montpelier, VT: 1.800.754.2413
Orlando, FL: 1.877.835.8885
We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your continued business and support!
We apologize for the inconvenience but at this time our Little Falls, NJ branch is experiencing issues with their voice and data connection to the branch. We hope to have this resolved in the next few hours.
In the meantime, if you are experiencing problems contacting our New Jersey branch and need immediate assistance, please feel free to contact one of our other locations:
East Providence, RI – Ph: 1.800.451.4021 Fax: 1.401.434.0630
Hampden, ME – Ph: 1.888.667.0667 Fax: 1.207.942.3197
Dixon® is obligated to notify you of the following:
• Such products may not be sold to California consumers unless it either contains less than 300 ppm of lead when analyzed pursuant to the EPA test method 30508 or equivalent or is sold or distributed with a clear, reasonable and conspicuous warning.
• So long as it is prominently displayed on the product or the packaging of the product, the following warning complies:
“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not use in connection with drinking water. Wash hands after handling.”
There are significant penalties associated with failure to comply with these requirements. Should you need further explanation or assistance in complying with notice, please do not hesitate to contact jwk.info@jwkemail.com.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
For their 150th Anniversary, Gilbarco has launched a site which allows you a look into their century and a half of business in the industry. Featured is a timeline and several photos of their various products through the years.
The Timeline details the history of Gilbarco from it’s founding in 1865 all the way to present day, highlighting key moments of the company’s long tenure in the industry during various periods.
The Photos section allows you to see images of Gilbarco’s various products new and old, both in the factory and in the field, as well as several of the companies that have utilized Gilbarco parts at their stations.
The site also has a Memories section for customers and associates to submit their own experiences with the company, and an Event section which allows them to attend an open house later this year.
The following has been reproduced from an article posted by Joel Hershey on http://www.ecsconsult.com
Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks
Late last month, the USEPA published the long-awaited revisions to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) rules under 40 CFR 280 and 281. The full 120-page rule is available on the EPA Office of Underground Storage Tanks website (http://www.epa.gov/oust/fedlaws/revregs.html) and has just been published to the Federal Register. If you do not have the time to delve into the document, we have put together this summary of 10 key things you need to know about the 2015 rule rewrite. This is not an exhaustive list, and the full rule text should be consulted for a comprehensive understanding and evaluation of owner/operator obligations.
OPERATOR TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE – The Energy Policy Act of 2005 only required training for operators in states that received monies from the EPA. This change ensures that all operators across the country and in states without operator training requirements, and in Indian Country, have training. The EPA is attempting to ensure that all operators across the country are trained to prevent and respond to releases. The EPA has provided a 3 year timeframe for implementation.
WALKTHROUGH INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FACILITIES – Monthly (30) day inspections are required for all facilities that consist of a visual evaluation of spill prevention equipment and release detection equipment. Containment sumps such as for STPs, piping must be viewed at least annually. The purpose is to ensure that owners are looking regularly at their equipment to catch problems early and prevent releases. The EPA is allowing a 3 year adoption period for these inspections.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPILL PREVENTION EQUIPMENT, OVERFILL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT, CONTAINMENT SUMPS, AND RELEASE DETECTION – Owners/operators are required to test spill prevention equipment, containment sumps used as secondary containment for piping and overfill protection equipment every three years, and release detection devices must be tested annually. This testing will ensure that all components of a UST system that are designed to detect and prevent a discharge are operating properly. Some components, such as spill buckets, will fail. This rule modification will help operators catch issues early. The EPA is requiring testing within 3 years of the adoption of the rule.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS ARE NO LONGER EXEMPT FROM PERFORMING RELEASE DETECTION MONITORING – With technology now available to monitor tanks and detect releases at remote locations, the EPA has lifted the deferral on this requirement. Owners/operators of emergency generator tanks are now required to equip tanks with release detection monitoring. The EPA is allowing 3 years for the upgrades to take place.
FIELD CONSTRUCTED TANKS AND AIRPORT HYDRANT FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS MUST PERFORM RELEASE DETECTION – The 1988 UST Regulations deferred release detection for hydrant systems and field constructed tanks because there was not sufficient technology or information available to effectively test these systems. With technology changes in the marketplace, methods are now available to monitor and detect releases at alternative leak rates and frequencies. To address the uniqueness of these systems, EPA has added in an entirely new subsection (Subpart K) that outlines the general requirements and exceptions. As for an adoption timeframe, various provisions are phased in anywhere from immediately to over a seven year period.
VENT LINE FLOW RESTRICTORS ARE NO LONGER AN OPTION TO MEET OVERFILL REQUIREMENTS – UST systems used to be able to rely on flow restrictors on vent lines (ball floats) as a means to meet the overfill prevention requirements of the 1988 UST rule. Several inherent weaknesses had been identified with the use of this technology, which included in the over-pressurization of tanks. Owners/operators are required to use alternate overfill prevention measures listed in the rule (Subpart B) on all new systems and replaced vent lines. This portion of the rule goes into effect immediately.
INTERNAL LINING NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE AS A SOLE MEANS OF CORROSION PROTECTION -In the past, UST systems that relied on an internal lining as the sole method of corrosion protection could add another internal lining, cathodic protection, or both when internal lining failed a periodic inspection and could not be repaired. The new rule requires tanks using internal lining as the only method of corrosion protection to be permanently closed if the internal lining fails inspection and cannot be repaired according to a code of practice. This portion of the rule is effective immediately.
OWNER NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO SWITCHING TO REGULATED SUBSTANCE CONTAINING >10% ETHANOL, 20% BIODIESEL, OR THAT MEETS COMPATIBILITY CONCERN REQUIREMENTS – With the increased use of biofuels in the marketplace, there is an increasing concern regarding tank material compatibility. The rule revision addresses this concern by requiring owners/operators to notify the regulatory agency at least 30 days prior to switching to a regulated substance containing greater than 10 percent ethanol, greater than 20 percent biodiesel, or any other fuel that the agency identifies as a concern. The owner/operator must demonstrate material compatibility through a listing by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, equipment manufacturer approval, or other method that the agency deems to be no less protective. This change is effective immediately.
INTERSTITIAL MONITORING RESULTS NOW REPORTABLE – As interstitial monitoring becomes a more widely used method of release detection, the EPA has clarified the rule to include its use. Specifically, interstitial alarms are now considered an unusual operating condition under release reporting. EPA adds an option to test secondary containment when present as a means of investigating and/or confirming a release. The rule also adds an option for system closure if a test confirms a leak. This portion of the rule revision is effective immediately.
STATE PROGRAM APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS – States that receive monies from the EPA are required to address the changes made to 40 CFR 280 within 3 years of adoption. Specifically, states must meet the delivery prohibition, operator training, and groundwater protection requirements contained within the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
As stated at the beginning of this article, this list is not a comprehensive or complete summary of the rule changes. There are other key provisions and clarifications that are contained in the rule text and preamble. Should you have any questions regarding your tank system and whether or not your facility is in compliance with the new rule, we suggest you contact our Eclipse Division for an evaluation and consultation.
Joel Hershey is the Director of Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS’) Eclipse Fuel System Management Division. He has worked exclusively in the field of petroleum liquid storage systems since 1989. His expertise includes compliance testing, diagnostics, petroleum construction, maintenance, and upgrades for both UST and AST systems. During his career, Joel has held various positions, including Senior Petroleum Specialist, Operations Manager, and four years as Senior Vice President for Tanknology. There he managed and executed upgrades for more than 6,800 facilities to meet the 1998 federal UST systems upgrades. He can be reached at (800) 789-3530 or jhershey@ecsconsult.com.
As always, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 with any questions.
We appreciate your business and thank you for your continued support!
After numerous complaints about no racks on Farm nozzles, OPW has elected to offer the following nozzles with hold open racks and without the UL 2586 approval.
These farm nozzles can be used in applications that don’t require a 3rd party approval and don’t require UL2586 approval.
Feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 with any questions or to place your order today!
We appreciate your business and thank you for your continued support!
Reproduced from Technical Bulletin provided by Steve Langlie, Technical Service Manager Franklin Fueling Systems
While it is well known in the fueling industry that Submersible Turbine Pumps (STPs) should not be exposed to water, we are occasionally asked for guidance on best practices for when underground storage tanks are water-ballasted. The attached Shared Learning document gives guidelines for dealing with STPs in water.
View the below technical bulletin for the specifics of dealing with water-ballasted tanks: