OPW Has Releases 3-Part Video Series; “Retail Fueling Basics (101-Level Training)”
OPW’s own industry veteran, Edward Kammerer
guides you through this video series meant for both
industry veterans and those new to retail fueling
equipment and environments.
In Part I of this series, Ed will discuss underground storage tanks, overfill & spill protection, coaxial, dual point- and multi-port fuel drops and Stage I vapor recovery
RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART II
In Part II of this series, Ed walks you through how fuel moves from the UST to the fueling island. He will introduce you to piping, entry fittings and double wall containment systems.
RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART III
In Part III of this series, Ed discusses what’s at the dispenser; containment sumps, shear valves hanging hardware and other equipment.
You can find many other great OPW products in our webstore.
And if you don’t find the OPW products you are looking for or have further questions about any product, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us!
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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!
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Have any questions or would like to receive a quote for HydrX? Can’t find the Veeder-Root you are looking for? No problem! Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.
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The OPW UST EVR live certification course provides attendees a hand’s on opportunity to install and service all of the OPW UST EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Attendees will use the tools provided in class while performing basic installation and routine maintenance of phase one components. There is no experience necessary and the class is free. There will be a test at the conclusion of the class and with a passing grade you will receive a 2 year certification.
There are 2 training session dates open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.
WHEN:
8:30 AMEastern Standard Time Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (4 hour session)
IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !!
You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class
Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.
If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.
To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him attim.andersen@opwglobal.com.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
The OPW UST EVR live certification course provides attendees a hand’s on opportunity to install and service all of the OPW UST EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Attendees will use the tools provided in class while performing basic installation and routine maintenance of phase one components. There is no experience necessary and the class is free. There will be a test at the conclusion of the class and with a passing grade you will receive a 2 year certification.
There are 2 training session dates open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.
WHEN:
8:30 AMEastern Standard Time Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (4 hour session)
WHERE:
Hilton Garden Inn 800 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 886-8000
WHEN:
8:30 AMEastern Standard Time Tuesday, September 11, 2019 (4 hour session)
WHERE:
Hampton Inn 449 Page St Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 297-2900
EACH CLASS SIZE:
20 attendees maximum (first come first serve basis)
IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !!
You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class
Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.
If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.
To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him attim.andersen@opwglobal.com.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
…Or everything you ever wanted to know about a fuel system but were afraid to ask…
Franklin Fueling Systems provides a rudimentary understanding of a fuel system and takes the complex orchestration of the entire system to break it down to the basics in this nicely animated video. This is a great learning tool to put in front of new people entering the industry to quickly get them up to speed on what happens underground or for those curious to learn and understand more about the entire system; whether they sell, install or service equipment or own / work at a gas station.
And after you check out the video, be sure to check out the various links below to Franklin Fueling products found in the JWK Webstore as well as the great resources at FranklinFueling.com.
Be sure to check out our ever-expanding product offerings and great deals from Franklin Fueling’s many brands found in our webstore.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
The OPW UST EVR live certification course provides attendees a hand’s on opportunity to install and service all of the OPW UST EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Attendees will use the tools provided in class while performing basic installation and routine maintenance of phase one components. There is no experience necessary and the class is free. There will be a test at the conclusion of the class and with a passing grade you will receive a 2 year certification.
This training is open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.
WHEN:
8:30 AMEastern Standard Time Tuesday, June 18, 2019 (4 hour session)
WHERE:
Hilton Garden Inn 800 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 886-8000
CLASS SIZE:
20 attendees maximum (first come first serve basis)
IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !!
You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class
Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.
If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.
To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him attim.andersen@opwglobal.com.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Let’s Be Frank podcasts are perfect to introduce newbies to the petroleum equipment industry; from the latest products, new technology, install and maintenance tips and tricks to brushing up on the latest industry trends.
In this episode Kali chats with Applications Engineer, Eric Yager, and Technical Services Supervisor, Eric Willkommto elaborate on the fueling industry’s most common acronyms. Listen in to learn more about what terms you should know on your first day, and what all these acronyms mean to you.
Let’s Be Frank podcasts are perfect to introduce newbies to the petroleum equipment industry; from the latest products, new technology, install and maintenance tips and tricks to brushing up on the latest industry trends.
Here are 4 more episodes from Kali andLet’s Be Frank:
With over a decade of experience on jobsites all over the world, Loren Swalheim (Director, Technical Services) has pretty much seen it all. In this episode, we explore the FFS PRO® suite of services that are powered by Franklin Fueling Systems’ technical expertise and break down how distributors and installers can utilize the tools to make their jobs easier.
What is UL 2447? How does it affect your business? Anna Ogurek and I talk about what this UL certification means, the products it effects, and how Franklin Fueling Systems provides the widest offering of UL 2447 listed products in the industry.
This week I sit down with Anna Ogurek to talk about our new Carbon Series(TM) single and double wall fiberglass dispenser sumps. Hear how the new manufacturing techniques and interstitial monitoring options are making them the most versatile dispenser sumps in the industry.
This week’s theme is Regulation Navigation! The Underground Storage Tank Federal regulations by the EPA went into effect on October 13th, 2018. Are you complying? Gary Saltz and I navigate through these regulations to help you understand what your options are and how to stay in compliance.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
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Take the Veeder-Root our quick quiz to assess the factors affecting your risk for underground storage tank corrosion.
