Save time and money replacing conduit fittings in secondary sumps, chambers, and containers.
The all new Icon SplitRepair SnapLock Fitting makes installation a SNAP inside secondary containment sumps. Immediately available for conduit fitting repairs. No need to disconnect pipe. Installation is as simple as…
Training & Certification Seminar Schedule Wednesday March 29th
8:00 – 9:00am
APT Piping Re-Certification
9:15 – 10:15am
OPW Underground Piping Re-Certification
10:30 – 11:30am
CSI UST Installation Re-Certification
11:45am – 12:45pm
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1:00 – 2:30pm
Icon Sump & Fitting Repair Certification
We are back once again with the most anticipated petroleum equipment trade show with dozens of vendors featuring their latest and greatest product offerings along with training and re-certification seminars. We end the first day with a cocktail hour featuring an open bar, great Hors-d’oeuvres and live entertainment! So don’t miss out!
Installing New Construction Fittings in Cold Climates
Bulletin Description
• Proper heat curing of epoxy in cold weather conditions. • In weather conditions below 50°F, heat will be needed to cure epoxy used for the installations of Bravo full body fittings and test reducers. However, do not heat the fitting above 150°F. Extremely high temps can damage entry fittings and cause test ports to leak.
Do not use NOV heat blankets directly on full body fittings. These greatly exceed the allowable installation temperature and will damage the fitting bodies as well as the test ports.
Recommendation:Sustain heat on the entire interior of sump until full cure cycle has been achieved.
Warning: Before applying heat make sure LEL ( Lower Explosive Limit) are measured and are at safe levels.
Tip:Use an IR temperature gauge to measure surface temperature of sump and fittings.
1) Pre-heat sump and fitting to a maximum of 150°F. 2) Pre-heat Bravo epoxy to a maximum of 100°F. 3) Apply Bravo epoxy to the fitting per installation guide. 4) Sustain temperature of fitting/adhesive following cure charts. 5) Do not move or adjust sumps or fittings during cure cycle. 6) Make sure the adhesive is fully cured before conducting a testing following epoxy manufacturers’ guidelines.
Icon’s SplitRepair Fittings are designed to be the most simple approach to any configuration of equipment for faster installations, and we have solutions for any combination of sump type, entry/test fittings, and piping (offset or angled pipe).
Sump leak repair vs equipment replacement provides obvious financial and operational advantages to the UST system owner and can be very profitable for the installing contractor. Icon’s entire mission is to help the installer be profitable and still provide significant savings to the owner.
Without a doubt, the conditions for sump repair can be challenging as access is often very limiting. When the sump is repairable, it can be completed successfully and efficiently with the correct applications and support.
GO WITH THE EXPERTS
Icon is exclusively focused on Sump Leak Repair Solutions. Icon’s expertise and range of solutions for any configuration of equipment is unmatched. Use Icon as a resource to develop a more profitable repair business.
SIMPLE
Less installation time in the sump with more reasonable workmanship requirements, and the lowest net cost to completion
PROVEN
Icon direct replacement fitting designs and materials conform to EPA recognized Repair Standard (NLPA/KWA Standard 823) compatibility requirements
PERMANENT
Solutions backed by the Lifetime Warranty on all fittings installed by an Icon Certified Installer
SERVICE
Icon’s #1 priority with Icon direct and ongoing training and technical support for the installer – from initial site survey through testing after successful installation. Most fitting orders are shipped the same or next day from receipt of the order!
Icon PROTEX Flexible Compression-Seal Repair Fittings have never shown any degradation of material through all independent testing and field application. And remember, PROTEX repair fittings can be installed in any ambient conditions and wet environments.
BECOME A SUMP SURVEY PRO
Icon provides excellent support and training for any individual responsible for answering the questions above. From training those tasked with doing sump surveys, providing parts specifications for repair projects, to training repair product installers, and supporting any personnel involved in the project from start to finish. Contact us about how we can support you and your organization in this opportunity.
Additionally, there is a new Nationally Recognized Standard (EPA recognized) for sump repair and maintenance available to the industry in NLPA/KWA 823.
Site Survey Tips for Repair Evaluation and Parts Specification Support
Format
Icon does not require any specific format for information to be submitted for a parts specification service from our technical support team. We have supplied downloadable versions of the Sump Survey for your convenience. The form will assist you in organizing the details needed to provide the service. As always, if you need help or have any questions regarding the Sump Survey, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Simply email this completed form (or send the same information otherwise) via email to RoyO@jwkemail.com or Fax to 401.434.0630.
Leave the rest to us
Above all, we seek your satisfaction. We’ll respond shortly with a list of the exact recommended parts, materials, and supporting documentation for your specific sump leak repair project.
*PREVIEW OF SUMP SURVEY
Icon PROTEX Flexible Compression-Seal Repair Fittings have never shown any degradation of material through all independent testing and field application. Discover all of the advantages of PROTEX today!
About the Author:Ed Kammerer 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 visit OPWGlobal.com.
OPW’s Watertight Wonder, the ElectroTite Tank Sump
Tank sumps are critical components in the fueling systems at retail and commercial fueling sites in their role as isolation chambers that provide secondary containment for tank fittings, valves and submersible pumps, along with easy access to the storage tank itself for service and maintenance. Since the creation of underground fuel-storage systems, however, fuel-site operators have waged a constant battle against water intrusion into their tank sumps.
This is a major concern as water that enters a tank sump can trip alarms, cause microbial growth, induce rusting of metal parts and, in the worst-case scenario, invade the fuel that is contained in the underground storage tank (UST), which will compromise its quality. Preventing water intrusion is so difficult because there are a number of ways it can enter the tank sump and fuel-storage system: through leaking tank-sump lids; cracks in sump walls; damaged entry fittings; and, most commonly, through conduit runs.
When water intrusion does occur and an alarm is tripped, the sound that accompanies it may as well be the ringing of a cash register, since the site operator will soon be reaching for his or her checkbook in order to pay not only for the service call, but for a pump out of the tank sump. The cost for the following hypothetical pump out example is based on conversations with the service manager of a United States UST service and installation company based on the East Coast:
Sump Pump Out Cost Calculator
Activity
Input
Cost
Labor Hours
4 hours
$358.00
Travel Miles ($0.85/mi)
65 miles
$55.25
Vacuum Trailer Rental Fee
1
$75.00
Gal/Petroleum-Containing Waste (PCW); $1.80/gal
350 gallons
$630.00
TOTAL COST
$1,118.25
The costs, miles and hours for a pump out will obviously vary from site to site, but the price for this average example – multiplied by the 15-20 pump outs per UST, on average, that can occur annually at a fueling site – will result in an exorbitantly high cost to remediate water-intrusion events, with many fuel-site operators unable to reconcile this expense.
To The Rescue
The year 2017 will be looked back on as a landmark one for fuel-site operators in their constant battle against tank-sump water intrusion. It was then that OPW Retail Fueling, Smithfield, NC, introduced the revolutionary ElectroTite No-Drill Tank Sump to the market. What made ElecroTite a true game-changer was its status as the industry’s first and only tank sump that featured factory-installed conduit ports with an integrated electrical wiring junction box. This allows the sump to be installed as-is at the fueling site, with no intrusive drilling required. This feature eliminates the risk that unintended leak points will result due to the drilling of entry points, while also optimizing installation time.
Other beneficial features of the ElectroTite tank sumps include:
Water Tightness
Sealed conduits are located above the water table
Elimination of all conduit entry fittings
Reduced entry points lower number of potential leak points
Accessibility
Conduit lines can be installed, inspected and repaired through the top of the sump
Can access wiring box for inspection without entering confined sump area
Versatility
Explosion-proof junction box allows space to reroute or daisy-chain communication wires to spill containers and tank monitors, eliminating additional conduit runs to the tank field
Electrical shield allows positioning of high- and low-voltage sensor wires in same box
Conduit can be potted entering box, exiting box, or both
Consolidation
Will replace up to six:
Conduit entry fittings
Conduit sealoffs
Explosion-proof junction boxes
The bottom line is that the design and operation of ElectroTite tank sumps make it the most watertight system available, resulting in a fueling system that optimizes efficiency, reliability, cost-effectiveness, environmental protection and the safety of both the site and the customers who patronize it.
Seeing Is Believing
Of course, it’s easy to say that something is the best thing since sliced bread, but proving it is a different matter entirely. Well, after nearly four years of observation of in-the-field installations, the ElectroTite has more than lived up to its advance billing. The chart below compares tank-alarm remediation costs for two United States sites that have had ElectroTite tank sumps in operation for nearly four years to an average non-ElectroTite site:
SITE 1
SITE 2
NON-ELECTROTITE SITE
# of Months Installed*
40
42
40
Total Tank Sump Alarms
0
1
48
Avg. Pump Outs/Month
0
0.024
1.2
Gals/PCW Removed
0
250
12,000
Cost to Remove PCW ($/gal)
$1.80/gal
$1.80
$1.80
Overall Tank-Sump Maintenance Cost
$0.00
$450.00
$21,600.00
*-as of January 2021
Let’s take a closer look at the individual installations and the conditions the sumps have encountered:
Site 1: Three ElectroTite tank sumps were installed at this Midwestern U.S. site in November 2017, one each for unleaded gasoline, premium gasoline and diesel USTs. As you can see, this is turning out to be the poster child for the effectiveness of the ElectroTite tank sumps. In that time, not one single tank-sump alarm event has been recorded, resulting in zero cost for the overall maintenance of the sumps.
Site 2: Two ElectroTite tank sumps were installed at this Southeastern U.S. location that is situated near an extremely high water table in September 2018, one each on the unleaded and premium gasoline USTs. Since then, two alarm events have been recorded at the site (both on the unleaded sump in July 2018 and September 2020), but only one required a pump out.
Conclusion
Fuel-site operators have always had to keep water from intruding into their below-ground fuel-storage systems, but that has proven to be easier said than done. Until 2017, that is. With the introduction of no-drill tank-sump/conduit-less technology to the market, epitomized by OPW’s ElectroTite system, the battle against water intrusion is being won more often by site operators. The result is a fueling operation that can more reliably deliver uncompromised fuel to its customers while helping to make expensive, time-consuming and frustrating sump pump outs a welcome thing of the past.
You can also find many other great OPW products in our webstore as well.
And if you don’t find the ElectroTite tank sump in the configuration you are looking for , have further questions about them or any other OPW product, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us!
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At this time, OPW Edge DW Spill Container is being shipped without the Visigauge assembly due to a shortage from their vendor.
The product is being produced with a temporary plug cap in its place to allow the factory and the installer to perform the interstitial test to verify the integrity of the containment.
We apologize for the inconvenience and OPW will send out a replacement Visigauge to distributors who purchased this product. It will include a Visigauge assembly and one replacement o-ring seal.
Once you have received the Visigauge, please follow these instructions to install it. (Click here to read OPW’s Edge PDF) Step 1: First, identify the temporary plug cap as the part with the hexagonal shaped head that is installed at the top of the round white gauge riser. Step 2: Please unthread the temporary plug cap from the round white gauge riser. Step 3:Next, install the replacement 0-ring onto the underside seat of the Visigauge as shown below. Step 4: Finally, thread on the Visigauge into the white gauge adapter. This should be tightened to a quarter turn past finger tight. Step 5:The Visigauge is now installed and the spill container can be vacuum tested to verify tightness.
NOTE:Spill Containers with this plug installed will be identified with the below label beside the OPW part# label on the outside of the box.
Looking to purchase OPW products, you can find them online at johnwkennedyco.com ? Can’t find what you are looking for? Not to worry – feel free to contact us by email or give us a call at 1.800.238.1225.
Designed to provide maximum protection from water intrusion with a simplified installation process, the Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump delivers easy access to tank top equipment for fast maintenance and servicing. Completing the installation is simple. The pour-in-place slurry secures the riser to the base’s integrated channel, with no messy fiberglassing required. Available without bottom or with enclosed bottom.
48″ watertight fiberglass tank sump includes base with enclosed bottom, riser, and lid
SIMPLE INSTALLATION, WATERTIGHT PROTECTION
Available in either 42” or 48” diameters, watertight fiberglass tank sumps deliver maximum protection from liquid intrusion while providing easy access to submersible pumps, tank top hardware, and pipework connections. Able to fit under any 36” manway, Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sumps provide a clear 31” diameter opening for easy access to equipment.
Watertight Lid A game-changing new lightweight lid design delivers the highest level of protection from water intrusion.
Two-Piece Riser The two-piece riser and base allow easy access to tank top equipment and pipework entry during installation.
Pour-In-Place Installation Once equipment installation is complete, the top riser is securely fastened to the base’s integrated fill channel using a watertight pour-in-place slurry.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
Pour-In-Place
Mix the epoxy slurry, pour it into the channel, and set the riser in place.
Stainless Steel Handles
Two stainless steel handles are surface-mounted with no penetrations, eliminating potential leak paths.
Side-Sealing Gasket
The watertight lid gasket seals to the side of the sump wall, preventing debris from getting trapped between the lid and the sump to protect the integrity of the seal.
Integrated Lid Vent
The vapor pressure vent’s thin membrane balances pressure without letting liquid in, making it easier to remove the cover during maintenance.
Lid Latch Verification
Three lid latches provide visual confirmation that the lid is appropriately seated and remains in place.
Field-Height Adjustable
Watertight fiberglass tank sumps come at a standard height of 60” and are adjustable down to 34” in the field to accommodate new and retrofit site conditions.
GAME-CHANGING WATERTIGHT LID
To achieve the highest level of protection against water intrusion and ultimate ease-of-use, the watertight fiberglass tank sump incorporates the best features of a manway into the tank sump lid.
Side-Sealing Gasket
The side-sealing gasket prevents debris from getting trapped between the lid and the sump, effectively eliminating debris that could compromise the seal.
HDPE Lid
An injection-molded HDPE construction delivers a durable, yet lightweight, easy-to-handle cover. The ribbed underside provides increased strength and stability.
Lid Latches
The lid latches provide a visual verification that the lid is properly in place to deliver a watertight seal. The lid must be fully seated before the lid latches will close.
SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION
Watertight tank sumps are available at a standard height of 60” and adjustable in the field down to 34” to accommodate shallow-buried tanks.
Two-Piece Design
The two-piece design eliminates confined spaces during installation by allowing the installer to assemble the pipework through the octagonal base without the sump riser in the way.
Octagonal Base
The octagonal base and riser are constructed with eight flat panels to maximize flexibility of pipe entry locations.
Fill Channel
The pour-in-place fill channel makes connecting the sump riser to the base simple, fast, and watertight once installation is complete.
MAINTENANCE MADE EASY
The lightweight injection molded HDPE lid weighs only 21 pounds, making it easy to remove and maneuver during maintenance or service.
Pressure Vent
The vapor pressure vent’s thin membrane balances pressure without letting liquid in, making it easier to remove the cover during maintenance.
Handles
Two stainless-steel retractable handles are surface-mounted to eliminate any potential leak paths into the lid.
Wide Opening
The wide 31” opening provides easy access to tank top equipment.
• Available in single wall with options for collar-mounted base without bottom or with enclosed bottom.• Available at a standard height of 60” and adjustable in the field down to 34” to accommodate shallow- buried tanks.
• Lightweight, 21lbs, injection molded HDPE lid with integrated ribs for added strength.
• The lightweight lid features a side-sealing gasket that locks liquid and debris out.
• Three lid latches provide visual confirmation that the lid is appropriately seated and remains in place.• The pour-in-place fill channel makes connecting the riser to the octagonal base quick and easy for installers with no messy, time-consuming fiberglass seam work to do.
• Fits under any 36” manway while providing a 31” diameter clear opening for easy access to equipment.
• Two-piece design eliminates confined spaces during installation by allowing the installer to assemble the pipework through the octagonal base without the sump riser in the way.
• Octagonal base and riser are constructed with eight flat panels to maximize flexibility of pipe entry locations.• The vapor pressure vent’s thin membrane balances pressure without letting liquid in, making it easier to remove the cover during maintenance.
• Two stainless-steel retractable handles are surface-mounted to eliminate any potential leak paths into the lid.
Components
1. Lid with side-sealing gasket
2. Riser
3. Base
4. Lid latches
5. Fill channel
6. Collar with open bottom
7. Retractable handles
8. Vapor pressure vent
42” Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Dimensions
48” Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Dimensions
Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Installation Tools & Accessories
If you have any questions about Franklin Fueling Systems APT watertight fiberglass tank sumps 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.
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As you may have heard, adhesive supplies are very tight from US sources and thus, NOV implemented a plan to import PSX 34 from Asia to support our needs here. There will be some differences between PSX 34 versions in North America and Asia and this MBB spells them out. Please read carefully.
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Most dispenser sumps force fueling station operators to choose between quality, speed or value. Produced using an Advanced Composite Technology manufacturing process, the DSE Dispenser Sump can deliver all three: best-in-class quality, fast lead times and affordability without sacrifice. The DSE is installed beneath fuel dispensers to provide access to secondary containment of dispenser plumbing, emergency shear valves and underground piping connections.
Features & Benefits:
◆ Advanced Composite Technology –The only product in the industry made by a premium, close-molded manufacturing process
◆ Quick and Efficient Manufacturing Time per Unit – Allows OPW to offer the shortest dispenser sump lead times in the industry
◆ Smooth Surface on Both Sides of the Sump Wall – Consistent wall thickness, material blend, shape and detail for a perfect product every time and strong bonds with fittings
◆ One Base for All Dispenser Models –Minimizes distributor inventory and provides the convenience of choosing the style needed
◆ Compatible with all fittings and pipe – Seamlessly works with fiberglass pipe, flexible pipe, and any industry fittings
◆ Backed by OPW – Legendary OPW quality, service, support and value
Universal Valve Retrofit Sump Covers Now Made in Stainless Steel
Universal Valve Sump Retro Fit Cover Kit is designed to stop water before it becomes an environmental, equipment, and cost issue. Save time and money with Universal’s Retrofit Cover.
No need to break concrete
Stainless Steel construction will not degrade or deteriorate over time
Only 2 measurements needed to order (sump opening & manway above sump)
No messy epoxies or glues needed means no waiting for them to cure and dry
Out of round sumps are not a problem as our 4″ wide ring makes working with egg shape opening sumps easy
Water deteriorates the equipment in the sump shortening the life of electronics, pumps and metal fittings. Creating maintenance problems when connections are rusted shut, wires become brittle and subject to shorting when moved. With Universal’s Stainless Steel Retrofit Sump Cover these issues can be alleviated.
Pipe Guards & Bollards are a great way to protect property and expensive dispensers from traffic collisions. They are also a great way to create a safety perimeter.
Pipe Guards & Bollards
Constructed from Schedule 40 pipe
Available in primed black carbon steel or 304 Stainless Steel
Optional Baseplates available for installs where concrete does not need to be broken
Optional PVC Sleeves for easy installation and replacement
Bollard Covers available to match station or building facades
Custom Sizes Available
Standard Available Model 1983 U-Shaped Pipe Guards
Bollard covers enhance and protect the appearance of bumper post steel bollards in all indoor and outdoor applications. Bollard covers are constructed from 1/8″ thick Polyethylene (HDPE and MDPE) and 3M #680 reflective tape for durability and long service life.
Features ✔ 10 Standard colors ✔ 7 Reflective tape colors ✔ 8 Standard sizes for 4”, 6”, 8”, & 10” ✔ Patented GripperTabs™ installation is the fastest and easiest way to secure bollard covers
Construction • 1/8” thick Polyethylene • 3M 680 reflective tape
There are a multitude of color and size options available; too many to list here! Click on this text or the image to the left to see the sample selection we have online of the most popular selling at this time. Please do not hesitate to call us at 1.800.238.1225 or email us today!
Be Safe, Be Sure, Be Universal!
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While we can not definitively say how or when we originally happened upon this, we do know that it came from the National Group On Leak Detection Evaluations and a great guide for general reference in order to identify various types of nonmetallic piping commonly found in UST systems. They seem to be quite the dedicated independent group of state and federal employees whose full time job is to regulate storage tanks for their agency’s regulatory program.
The NWGLDE website is chock-full of resources including theJanuary 2008 Nonmetallic Pipe Identification Guide. Please note: Not all of the nonmetallic pipe systems that are or have been manufactured are included in this guide for several reasons but it sure is handy nonetheless!!
Do you have piping or other petroleum handling equipment questions or needs??
Please do not hesitate to contact us at 1.800.451.4021!!
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Model 1984-BC Bollard Covers
(HDPE and MDPE) and 3M #680 reflective tape for durability and long service life.
