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WPERC Silent Auction ....................................... Page 1
Bob’s Corner ...................................................... Page 2
Teeco Tech Topic ............................................... Page 3
NEW! Rinnai Products at Teeco ....................Pages 4-6
What’s Happening in the Industry .................Pages 7-9
What Is This Product? ..................................... Page 10
Jan - Feb - Mar 2018Topics
Serving the Western US Since 1946
Free Tailgate Training Sessions Resolve to Learn More in the New Year!
Teeco’s 2018 Open House & Training Days Are Coming!
Be on the lookout for more information soon!
It’s never too early to start thinking about the WPERC Silent Auction. The Silent Auction, benefitting the WPERC Scholarship Fund, is held every year at the Western Propane Convention in May. Whether you’re a convention ex-hibitor, a product manufacturer, or just a generous soul, you have an opportu-nity to donate an item that will help raise funds for this program which helps in-dustry members’ children attend college or vocational school. It’s always great to have a variety of items; large and small, fun and serious, industry related or not, to bid on at the event. And speaking of bidding... your bids are also a key factor in the success of the Silent Auction! Last year, 36 items were donated, raising over $11,000 for the Scholarship Fund. This year’s goal is even higher!If you would like to donate an item for this year’s Silent Auction, please con-tact Summer at the Western Propane Gas Association ([email protected]) or Mary at Teeco Products ([email protected]). This year will feature a number of ways you or your company will be recognized for your donation.
Remember: As a member of the Arizona, Nevada, Pacific, Rocky Mountain, or West-ern Propane Gas Association, your chil-dren are eligible for these Scholarships. Contact the WPGA for more information.
Teeco’s Regional Sales Managers are equipped to train you and your team on an array of propane equipment. They can provide FREE onsite training in your training room, at the tailgate of your truck, or wherever it’s most convenient for you.
Some of the most requested topics are RegO Regulators, Filler Valves & Service Valves, Smith Pumps, Corken Pumps, and Ca-thodic Protection. However, classes can often be tailored to suit your company’s specific training needs.
Contact your Teeco Representative for more information, or to schedule a free training session.
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I’d like to star t by wishing everyone a Happy New Year and hope everyone had a prosperous 2017. It is amazing as I get older how much faster time flies.
This issue of Teeco Topics covers a couple of retirements; John Ives with Smith Pumps and Gary Herrington with Red Seal Measurement. Both of them worked over 40 years in our industry. That is a ton of experience and knowledge that will be no longer be available.
For tunately, they both worked for com-panies that do a great job of grooming the next generation of propane veter-ans to make sure that all that knowl-edge gets passed along. I know that I constantly look within our organization for our next manager or next customer service representative and make sure they are getting the proper training to help them grow. If this industry is to have a future, we need to train the next generation.
All of us propane veterans have an obligation to train and pass on our ex-periences and knowledge to the next generation.
This is something that everyone at Teeco takes seriously. We are here to help you. All our sales personnel are equipped to offer tailgate training to your employees. We offer Vendor training schools. We lend our facility free of charge to propane associations for CETP training. We have a YouTube channel where you can view training videos, and in September, our Open House will be all about training with two full days of classes. So all you have to do now is take advantage of what we have to offer and let us help you train your next generation of em-ployees.
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Bob’s CornerBy Bob BaileyPresident & CEOTeeco Products, Inc.
Bob Bailey
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President & CEOBob Bailey
Vice President of Administration & CFOGary Childress
General Manager of Operations & FabricationJay Stephens
Marketing Manager Mary Clements
Regional Sales Manager, Central/Southern California, Nevada and Arizona
Dave Cox
Operations Manager, Sacramento, CAMike Cooper
Regional Sales Manager, Pacific Northwest/ Northern California
Dave Drimmel
Operations Manager, Auburn, WACharles Banks
Regional Sales Manager, Rocky MountainsDana Hall
Operations Manager, Rapid City, SDDean Travis
Engineering, Construction & Fabrication Manager
Paul Connelly
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Teeco Products is YOUR Authorized RegO Distributor for the Western US.
Proudly Representing the RegO LineTeeco’s outstanding relationship with RegO ensures that we have a wide variety of RegO products in stock at all times.Teeco Offers Free Training on RegO ProductsRegO has created an extensive training program. Your Teeco Regional Sales Manager can provide Free Classes for you and your employees, often at your location. Contact your local Teeco Representative for details and scheduling.
Products you can rely on from RegO. Service you can count on from Teeco.
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Portable, battery operated (not included), solid-state instrument used in applications requiring detection of combustible gas. Locates leaks in pipes, valves, fittings and tanks. Detects natural gas, methane, propane, hydrogen and butane.
Handheld and highly sensitive, the Pocket Air Check makes finding gas leaks as easy as using a flash-light and at a fraction of what other portable detectors cost. The Pocket Air Check is a toolbox requirement for the HVAC technician, plumber, homeowner or anyone working with combustible gas installations, espe-cially natural gas or propane.
Item # Description
500A0300A Portable battery-powered combustible gas detector
Pocket Air Check Portable Gas Detector
FlexTuff® styles are manufactured on seamless knit liners that are flat dipped to reproduce the natural curved shape of the hand. As a result, workers benefit from less hand fatigue and greater produc-tivity while performing detailed tasks to heavy duty jobs. The FlexTuff® 2 series offers many of the benefits of the original FlexTuff® at a lower cost.
Material Features10 Gauge Gray Cotton/Polyester Shell, Gray Latex Dip on the Palm and Fingertips, Knit WristImproves Grip Excellent comfort and fit
Item # Description
9688S FlexTuff Glove, Small
9688M FlexTuff Glove, Medium
9688L FlexTuff Glove, Large
9688XL FlexTuff Glove, Extra Large
Memphis Flex Tuff 2 Gloves NEW
at Teeco!
Replacing the 3811 Series Skinny Dip Gloves that are no longer available.
Tech TopicWHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR PALLET OF AUTO COIL PIPE – 1. Read the label located on the black stretch wrap and confirm the correct size of pipe has been received.2. Inspect the black outer wrap for any tears that may indicate pipe damage. If dam-age is present, note it on the Bill of Lading.3. Locate the supplied cutting tool taped to the outside of the silo.4. Carefully cut the black stretch wrap using the supplied cutting tool, beginning at the top of the silo. Be careful not to cut the clear stretch wrap around the individual coils. 5. Cut enough of the black outer stretch wrap to expose the number of coils needed. 6. Remove the needed coils. 7. Fold loose black stretch wrap over remaining coils on pallet until needed.
WHEN HANDLING INDIVIDUAL COILS – 1. Do not remove the clear stretch wrap as it maintains the coil integrity of individual coils. 2. Unroll the coil by pulling the pipe end from the inside center of the coil, leaving the clear outer stretch wrap in place. 3. If unrolling by hand, unroll pipe in the direction the ID pipe end is pointing. 4. If using uncoiling equipment, spools or cages, modification of the equipment may be necessary to allow for uncoiling from the center of the coil rather than the OD. 5. Return any unused pipe to the ID of the coil by tucking pipe back into the clear stretch wrap for storage.
Avoid problems with runaway coils by following these instructions.
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Teeco Is Pleased To Announce That We Are Now An Authorized Distributor of Rinnai Products
In House: Contact Teeco to schedule a training session for groups of 12 or more at your location.Online: Countless Videos are available on Rinnai’s YouTube channel. Simply go to www.youtube.com and visit the rinnaivideos channel.
Contact your Teeco Representative for information on any of Rinnai’s Home Heating or Tankless Water Heating products. We can provide technical product information, as well as brochures for you to share with your customers.
Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and is the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America. Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiar-ies, are in excess of $3.1 billion. With a global perspective to create 21st century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and the pursuit of comfortable lifestyles.
Rinnai America is one of the few tankless water heater manufacturers with its own state-of-the-art CSA Certified Testing Laboratory, includ-ing CSA accredited lab technicians. For Rinnai, reliability isn’t just talk. It’s part of every move – and every product – we make. Always has been. Always will be.
In addition, in July 2017 Rinnai America announced it will expand its North American headquarters by building a new two-story headquar-ters building and by launching a North America Innovation and Training Center, and plans to build its first North American manufacturing facility in Griffin, GA. The company intends to start its manufacturing and assembly operations in an existing factory in Griffin in April 2018 and then move these operations to a new 300,000 square foot facility that Rinnai will construct. Rinnai will produce both residential and commercial products in Griffin. There are also plans to open a training facility in Sparks, NV.
Free Product Training
Knowledgeable Teeco Personnel
Teeco Managers received training on Rinnai’s Heating and Tankless Water Heater lines at our Sacramento, CA location. Rebates & Live Burn Credits
A variety of Rebates and Live Burn Credits may be available when you purchase Rinnai products. Contact Teeco to find out what offers are available in your area.
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Heaters
With a Rinnai EnergySaver® Direct Vent Wall Furnace, homeowners will be as comfortable with their energy bill as they will be with their room temperature.
• Modulates the usage of gas, optimizing energy efficiency
• Multiple models offer just the right size and configuration to heat a whole home or complement an existing heating system
• Unique modulating technology produces the specific level of heat needed at any given moment, responding to the smallest temperature changes.
• Standby power consumption less than 1 watt
• Warranty: 5 years on parts, 2 years on labor
• Altitude approved to 10,200 feet
HOW IT WORKS
• Constantly monitors room temperature 2” (5 cm) from the floor
• Consistently detects temperature changes of less than 1° F
• Within seconds, the Rinnai EnergySaver® Direct Vent Wall Furnace begins to gently heat the room
• Adjusts to increase or decrease fan speed and BTU output to reach desired preset temperature
• In case of a sudden influx of cold air, the EnergySav-er® Direct Vent Wall Furnace automatically adjusts fan speed and BTU to quickly restore warmth to the room
• Heat loss is minimized since Rinnai EnergySaver® Direct Vent Wall Furnaces require no ductwork
Accessories and Conversion Kits Also Available
Model Color Gas TypeInput Rating
(btu)(Low/High)
AFUE Rating Shipping WeightPower Consumption(Electronic Ignition)
EX08CTP
Beige
(EX22CT & EX38CT models are also available in White. Please contact
Teeco for availability)
LP-Gas 3,000 / 8,00082% 46 lbs 41 watts
EX08CTN Natural Gas 3,000 / 8,000
EX11CTP LP-Gas 5,700 / 11,00081% 46 lbs 44 watts
EX11CTN Natural Gas 5,500 / 11,000
EX17CTP LP-Gas 8,200 / 16,70081% 57 lbs 46 watts
EX17CTN Natural Gas 8,200 / 16,700
EX22CTP LP-Gas 8,200 / 20,70081% 57 lbs 56 watts
EX22CTN Natural Gas 8,200 / 21,500
EX38CTP LP-Gas 13,200 / 36,50080% 88 lbs 117 watts
EX38CTN Natural Gas 13,200 / 38,400
Direct Vent Wall Furnaces
EX08CT Series
EX11CT Series
EX17CT Series
EX22CT Series
EX38CT Series
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Tankless Water Heaters
RL75I & RL94I SeriesThese interior models come standard with a range of comfort and conven-ience features including circ-logic technology and isolation valves for ease of maintenance.
RUC80I & RUC98I SeriesOne of Rinnai’s most efficient interior models. Features condensing tech-nology with two heat exchangers, circ-logic technology and isolation valves for ease of maintenance.
RUR98I SeriesEnd the wait for hot water with our most efficient tankless water heater featuring ThermaCirc360 Recirculation Technology.
Model Gas TypeTemperature
Range(Residential)
Flow Rate(70o / 50o
Temp Rise)
Min / Max btu
Uniform Energy Factor
Installation Type
Weight
RL75IP LP-Gas98O - 140O 4.3 / 6.0 gallons 10,300 / 180,000 .81 Indoor 45.6 lbs
RL75IN Natural Gas
RL94IP LP-Gas98O - 140O 4.7 / 6.6 gallons 10,300 / 199,000 .81 Indoor 46.3 lbs
RL94IN Natural Gas
RUC80IP LP-Gas98O - 140O 4.2 / 5.9 gallons 15,200 / 152,000 .92 Indoor 61.7 lbs
RUC80IN Natural Gas
RUC98IP LP-Gas98O - 140O 5.5 / 7.7 gallons 15,200 / 199.000 .92 Indoor 61.7 lbs
RUC98IN Natural Gas
RUR98IP LP-Gas98O - 140O 5.5 / 7.7 gallons 15,200 / 199.000 .92 Indoor 72.8 lbs
RUR98IN Natural Gas
A Few Key Benefits Endless supply of hot water - Never worry about run-ning out of hot water again. Back to back showers? Just threw in a load of laundry? No problem with a Rinnai Tank-less Water Heater!
More space in the home - Replacing that large, clunky tank with a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater, which is roughly the size of a carry on suitcase frees up valuable storage space in the home. It also allow flexibility to install in non-traditional locations such as laundry rooms, closets, etc.
Save on energy and water costs - Rinnai Tankless Wa-ter Heaters use up to 40% less energy than a traditional tank. Additionally, using one of Rinnai’s options for recir-culation, you can have faster hot water at your faucet re-sulting in less wasted water.
Longer product life - Rinnai is known for quality. Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters have a life span of up to twice as long as a traditional tank.
High-Efficiency (Non-Condensing) Tankless Water Heaters
Super-High-Efficiency (Condensing) Tankless Water Heaters
Accessories Also Available
RL75I Series
RL94I Series
RUC80I Series
RUC98I Series
RUR98I Series
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What’s Happening in the Industry
John Ives Retires from Smith Pumps
Above are a few photos from John’s retirement celebration.
Below is one from back in the day.
A lot has changed in the last 47 years. Walt Smith, President of Smith Pumps, shared a few of these gems at a retirement celebra-tion for John Ives, who began working at Smith Pumps in 1970...• Richard Nixon was President of the United States• The cost of gas was 36 cents per gallon• A postage stamp was 6 cents• And an 8-track stereo player was $39I mean, what’s an 8-track player?? Just kidding... John was hired back then as a “trainee in assembly” for $2.50/hour. He learned quickly, and became the Assistant Supervisor of the Assembly Department, then Supervisor. He was later offered a position in the office to assist with Cus-tomer Service. After that, began a rigid schedule of travelling to various events around the country. In time, John was promoted to the position of Sales Manager where he wore many hats, all with his usual organization and attention to detail.John was also instrumental in the birth of the Full Circle swivel in the 1990’s. Those SMAC-series hose reel swivels were the first of their kind to be listed with Underwriters Laboratories. Today, Full Circle continues to provide useful and highly engineered products that are innovative, user-friendly, maintenance-free, and perfor-mance based.John has been an invaluable source of knowledge and experience, not only at Smith Pumps and Full Circle, but in the Propane Indus-try as a whole. He has provided countless hours of training to in-dustry members over the years, including to many of us at Teeco Products. His quick wit and warm personality will be missed at the many industry events where he’s been a regular for decades.Needless to say, John has worked hard over the years, and he loved what he did. He’s now enjoying his well-earned retirement and spending lots of time with his grandkids. John, we wish you all the best!
Bob Bailey, President of Teeco Products, presents John Ives with a Meter Head
Clock to celebrate his retirement and his longstanding relationship with Teeco.
Walt Smith, John Ives & Bob Bailey
John dancing with his wife, Brenda, at his retirement celebration
Don’t ask...
Walt Smith and John Ives at one of the many tradeshows they’ve attended together
To learn more about Smith Pumps and Full Circle Swivels, please contact Teeco or visit: www.smithpumps.com and www.fullcircleswivels.com
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In preparation for Gary Herrington’s retirement, Red Seal Measurement brought in Chris Bowers. Chris is no stranger to the industry. See his introduction below. Teeco wishes both Gary and Chris all the best!
Bob Bailey, President of Teeco presents Gary Herrington with a Meter Head Clock
Gary Herrington retired from Red Seal Measurement on December 31, 2017, after decades of service in the Propane Industry. His first industry job was with Petrolane in the late 1960’s. He went on to work for several other companies, including Suburban Propane, Empire Gas, Cornerstone Propane and Herit-age Propane.
As Gary says, “I worked as a Yard Man, Customer Service Representative, Branch Manager, Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and Divisional Sales Manager for various Propane Distributors.”
He was also Regional Sales Manager for Teeco, covering Southern California, then went on to work for Red Seal Measurement until his retirement.
I started in the propane industry in the mid 70’s working for our family owned business in Deer Lodge Montana, which eventually sold to a group of investors and became Northern Energy. I continued on with them until they were purchased by Heritage Propane, whom I continued with until their purchase by AmeriGas, whom I also worked with for a short while.
In my 40 plus years in the propane industry, my job titles included but were not limited to; cylinder dock man, bobtail driver, service manager, district manager of three separate locations, Regional Manager and Vice President for Heritage Propane, and Area Director for AmeriGas. I was away from the propane industry for a brief time, and in those few years I did a number of things, including consulting on a large propane vapor distribution system. I also took a course in gun repair and opened a gun repair shop.
I was also active and involved in the Rocky Mountain Propane Association for a number of years.
In October of this year, I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to go to work for Red Seal Meas-urement, the company that manufacturers Neptune meters. I am now the Western Regional Sales Manager, which basically includes all the area west of Texas and portions of Canada. My primary responsibility is to meet with propane marketers and distributors, introduce them to the product lines that Red Seal has developed, and assist those marketers in taking advantage of technology that is now available to them. I am excited for the opportunity, and look forward to working with the many great people in the propane industry.
RL100 Series LP-Gas Meter RL125 Series LP-Gas Meter RL200 Series LP-Gas Meter
Gary Herrington Retires
Introducing Chris Bowers
Red Seal Measurement’s Neptune brand positive displacement flowmeters, trusted for decades in critical industrial processes and all stages of petroleum and LPG custody transfer, have an established reputation for accuracy and dependability.
New Extended Warranty on all Neptune Positive Displacement Meters: Red Seal Measurement is proud to offer the Neptune product line. Because they’re confident that their meters are the best in the business, they’re extending the warranty on all of their positive displace-ment meters to three years from the date of installation (or 42 months from date of shipment).
For more information on Red Seal Measurement products, contact Teeco or visit www.redsealmeasurement.com.
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Jurupa Valley Grand Opening
John Kamps, owner and founder of Kamps Propane, cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening Ceremony. He started the company in 1969, with a used truck and an office located in his 2 bedroom apartment. It has since grown to include 13 locations in California, 2 locations out of state (High Country Propane), the wholesale company Kiva Energy, and Pick Up Propane.The Mayor of Jurupa Valley and representatives from the Control-ler’s Office and the Chamber of Commerce also attended the event.
Congratulations and All the Best to Our Friends at Kamps Propane!
Pick-Up Propane (left), also owned by Kamps and located at the Jurupa Valley site, provides cylinder exchange services. Their new state of the art facility was designed with efficiency in mind. Inside the warehouse, cylinders are emptied, cleaned, tested, sand blasted, painted and labeled to get them ready for use by custom-ers. The facility can process in excess of 4,000 cylinders in a day.
In October, family owned Kamps Propane celebrated the Grand Opening of their newest facility in Jurupa Valley, CA. The Jurupa Valley location includes retail office and showroom, as well as 120,000 gallons of propane storage capacity. It also houses Pick-Up Propane, the cylinder exchange side of the business.Although planning for this facility has been in the works for several years, construction officially began 2 years ago.
Jason Huie is Plant Manager at the Jurupa Valley location. Jason has been with Kamps for a year and has 18 years of experience in the propane industry. The company’s expansion to this new loca-tion has been exciting for everyone involved. Safety was paramount in the design of the plant. Some of the main safety features include shut-off stations throughout the plant, gas detectors and water monitors.
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Item #VENTUR-EVAC Propane Tank Evacuator
Catalog Page B20
Item # Description
9745-7 Consolidator Gloves, Small Limited Availability!
9745SL Consolidator Gloves, Large
9745SXL Consolidator Gloves, X-Large
Features:
• Fully lined with a soft, 100% cotton interlock lining, sewn in to allow maximum dexterity
• Chemical splash resistant
• Launderable
• Elastic cuff
• Economical, comfortable
Industrial Applications:
• Ideal for light fabrication, material handling, parts assembly.
Hand Injury Prevention at an Affordable Price
They’re Back!
It’s #1 on our wish list, a propane tank evacuator, part no. VENTUR-EVAC. - Sheri Mohr, Edison Propane
Back in the 70’s and 80’s it was a Coro-Jet from Corken but now it’s a Ventur-Evac. Or a fancy night stick for a strong policeman. - George Jenkins, Corken Inc.
It’s a Ventur Evac. I used one in band camp, but I don’t like to talk about it. - John Clay, AmeriGas Kailua Kona
