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 Note from Bob Ingham: We’ve Added New Digital Tools to Make Your Life Easier
At PetroClear we know managing and maintaining fueling operations isn’t exactly an activity limited to 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. The ability to obtain critical dispenser part information or request replacement parts as soon as they are needed — even if it’s at 6:30 p.m. on a Sunday — helps shorten turnaround times for…
Logistics 101: Understanding What’s Behind Today’s Supply Chain Challenges
Most people know that supply chain challenges are disrupting the shipment of goods all over the world. What may not be widely recognized, though, is the confluence of underlying factors that are fueling the disruption. With that in mind, here is a quick primer on the circumstances contributing to the 2021 supply chain woes. 1.…
Want to Add Fuel Filtration Capabilities to Your Fueling System? Then You Probably Need an Adapter
Not all fuel dispensing equipment comes standard with a fuel dispenser filter, but that does not diminish the need to keep the fuel running through the dispensing system clean. In some non-retail applications, such as farm tanks, it may be necessary for operators to install an adapter to accommodate a dispenser filter. Here’s how to…
Video Spotlight: What Actually Happens to Fuel When Phase Separation Occurs?
Phase separation can be a challenging chemistry lesson for fuel site operators to wrap their heads around. Nevertheless, if you’re distributing fuel with ethanol in it, it’s crucial to understand what happens to ethanol when it mixes with water. Fuel that experienced phase separation will damage vehicle engines. As such, operators need to appreciate how…
A Message from the Desk of Bob Ingham: There’s Reason to Celebrate this Holiday Season
Holidays spent over Zoom took a back seat to traditional gatherings as travel volumes increased dramatically during Thanksgiving and are projected to continue to rise in the coming months. That means more time spent with loved ones and a return to form for holiday travelers across the nation – something I’m happy to see! According…