Fueling Knowledge about Dispenser Filtration and More
From growth in the alternative fuels market to new federal and state compliance regulations, the fuel industry is constantly evolving. As part of PetroClear’s commitment to customer service, we strive to be an educational resource for site operators, service technicians and distributor partners, helping them to stay abreast of important industry news and events. Please browse our library of articles to learn about developments in fuel dispenser filter technology, emerging fueling trends, industry challenges, other fueling equipment news and more.
A Message from Bob Ingham: A Note about PetroClear’s Holiday Hours
As we turn our attention to the 2022 Memorial Day weekend, please note that PetroClear will be closed Monday, May 30th. Normal business operations will resume Tuesday, May 31st. We are happy to report to our retail fuel friends that despite high fuel prices, travel outlooks project that 2022 summer travel will rise above 2021…
Video Spotlight: What’s the Big Deal About Filter Construction?
Reliability is the cornerstone of fueling system equipment. It protects the environment and keeps people safe. Fuel dispenser filtration is no exception. PetroClear manufactures its spin-on dispenser filters to provide reliable performance. Our filters are UL-recognized to be safe to use with neat gasoline, ethanol blends from E0 to E85, and diesel and biodiesel blends…
Tips for Decreasing Dispenser Downtime
Fuel filtration at the dispenser probably seems fairly straight-forward: a filtering medium captures harmful substances so they aren’t pumped into the vehicle. But in reality, dispenser filtration is pretty specialized. Different fuels are susceptible to different forms of contamination. Only ethanol blends, for example, can experience the devastating effects of phase separation. Water may be…
We’re Back to Our Booth, and We Couldn’t Be Happier!
The PetroClear team is so glad to be visiting with our customers, distributors and colleagues at our trade show booth once again! The 2022 WPMA Convention was a huge success. We enjoyed catching up with everyone who visited Booth #404 Feb. 22-24 in Las Vegas. If you couldn’t attend the show in-person, please don’t hesitate…
Slow Flow — Why Speed Matters
Slow flow at the dispenser happens for many reasons. Overdue filter maintenance, equipment failures, or a leak in the fueling system are common causes. Slow flow can also be a signal that a serious fuel quality issue is occurring. For example, when reactive chemicals inside PetroClear “Alert” filters detect that the fuel has experienced phase…