Fuel Oil and Propane Dealers Industry Terminology

Our A/R over 60 days spiked after the cold snap; collections need to accelerate.;Tightening credit limits dropped DSO from 52 to 41 days.;The budget plan reduces A/R volatility during peak winter months.

We set Mrs. Lee up on automatic delivery using her K-factor.;Auto-delivery increased route density and cut will-call emergencies.;Tank monitors now refine our automatic delivery drop sizes.

The district converted 20 buses to propane autogas.;We installed a private autogas station with dispenser and card reader.;Autogas margins differ from residential propane pricing.

The back office pushes optimized routes to the bobtails each morning.;Automated pricing rules in the system preserved margin during a spike.;Our ERP integrates delivery tickets with A/R in real time.

We’re moving all customers to B20 Bioheat Fuel this season.;The boiler warranty approves Bioheat up to B20.;Bioheat helps meet state greenhouse gas reduction targets.

The bobtail is scheduled for its annual meter calibration.;Dispatch added four more stops to the Route 3 bobtail.;The driver secured the hose and engaged the E-stop per procedure.

The furnace input is 100,000 Btu per hour.;Switching from oil to propane changes delivered Btu per gallon.;We sized the nozzle to match the home’s Btu load.

Join our 12-month budget plan to avoid large winter bills.;We reconcile the budget plan annually based on actual gallons.;Budget customers have lower churn in price spikes.

The underground tank failed its cathodic protection test and needs an anode bag.;Document cathodic readings at each GASCheck visit.;NFPA 58 requires periodic cathodic protection testing.

New drivers must pass CETP Basic Principles and Bobtail Delivery.;CETP records are required during safety audits.;We scheduled CETP refresher training before heating season.

The tune-up improved combustion efficiency from 80% to 85%.;Stack temperature and draft readings indicate suboptimal efficiency.;We recommend a new burner to boost combustion efficiency.

CRM segmentation targeted price-cap renewals.;We flagged at-risk will-call customers in the CRM.;The CRM integrates service histories with delivery data.

Purge new 100-pound cylinders per NFPA 58 before filling.;Moisture in an unpurged cylinder caused pressure fluctuations.;The team uses a dedicated purge manifold at the plant.

We dispatched when the account reached 850 degree days since the last fill.;Warmer winters reduce degree-day totals and gallon sales.;The K-factor links degree days to expected gallons.

Optimization increased drops per hour by 12%.;We re-sequenced routes using live traffic and tank monitor data.;Drivers see optimized stop lists on their in-cab tablets.

That 20-pound DOT cylinder is due for requalification.;Use the correct POL/ACME connections per cylinder type.;We check the collar stamp for the original test date.

We track EIA HOPU to benchmark retail pricing.;EIA storage data signaled tighter propane supply.;The hedging team follows EIA weekly stats.

After the emergency run-out, we performed a leak check and relit appliances.;Will-call behavior increases run-out risk during cold snaps.;We charge an after-hours fee for emergency run-outs.

The excess flow valve tripped when the line was severed.;Verify the EFV resets after pressure equalizes.;Some service valves include built-in excess flow protection.

The bleeder spit liquid vapor at 80%, so the driver stopped filling.;We check the fixed liquid level gauge during training.;Do not rely on the float gauge alone; verify at the bleeder.

Customers signed fixed price contracts at 299 per gallon.;We layered swaps to cover fixed price exposure.;The agreement outlines early-termination terms and gallons.

Your tank uses No. 2 ULSD heating oil.;Cold flow improvers were added to the heating oil.;The nozzle size matches the oil burner’s required input.

As a full-service dealer, we include annual tune-ups.;Full-service accounts have higher retention and margin.;We differentiate from cash discounters by service level.

A 0.75 GPH nozzle provides roughly 105,000 Btu per hour.;We adjusted from 1.00 to 0.85 GPH to match the heat load.;Verify spray angle and pattern along with GPH.

We performed a GASCheck after setting the new tank.;The GASCheck found a regulator vent issue.;GASCheck documentation supports our safety audits.

The state requires retail propane sales in gross gallons.;We reconcile transport receipts in net gallons at 60 F.;ATC meters convert to net gallons automatically.

New drivers must earn H and N endorsements before bobtail training.;Our insurance requires active HAZMAT background checks.;The X endorsement is listed on the driver’s CDL.

We bought call options to cover the price-cap program.;Fixed price contracts are hedged with calendar swaps.;The hedge ratio matches committed retail gallons.

With a K of 7, we expect about 100 gallons after 700 degree days.;We recalibrated K-factors after the insulation upgrade.;Automatic delivery uses K plus weather forecasts.

After an out-of-gas call, a leak check is mandatory.;The system held pressure for the required time.;Document leak check results on the service ticket.

Load planning increased average drop size by 12 gallons.;We prebuild loads nightly using forecasted degree days.;The planner consolidated two routes to one.

The LP-gas tank is an ASME 500-gallon vessel.;LP regulators reduce tank pressure to appliance pressure.;We verify LP-gas odorant levels during inspections.

Winter average margin per gallon was 92 cpg.;Dynamic pricing protected margin during the rally.;We monitor margin by segment: residential, autogas, commercial.

Our new bobtail has a 3,500-gallon MC331 tank.;Annual cargo tank inspections are scheduled next month.;The MC331 spec governs the emergency shutdown system.

The oil truck meter was out by 0.3% before calibration.;Keep calibration seals and certificates on file.;Cold product can shift meter accuracy; schedule seasonal checks.

The venting arrangement must comply with NFPA 31.;NFPA 31 guides indoor tank installation clearances.;The inspector cited NFPA 31 for relief valve placement.

Regulator venting must meet NFPA 58 requirements.;NFPA 58 defines separation distances for tank sets.;Training aligns our SOPs with NFPA 58.

The customer reported a strong odorant smell near the appliance.;We discussed odor fade and installed gas detectors.;Transport bills of lading list odorant injection rates.

We cannot fill that cylinder; it lacks an OPD valve.;The OPD engaged; stop filling and verify weight.;All exchange cylinders must be OPD-equipped.

The tech followed out-of-gas procedures before restoring service.;Out-of-gas calls require extra time for safety checks.;Documentation of the leak check is part of the procedure.

She prepaid 600 gallons at 2.79 under the pre-buy.;Pre-buy contracts include a use-by date and terms.;We hedge pre-buy gallons with supplier contracts.

The cap is set at 3.49 with a 25-cent premium.;Option premiums are built into the cap program price.;Customers like the downside protection of a cap.

Replace the second-stage regulator and check vent orientation.;The two-stage system stabilized downstream pressure in cold weather.;Verify lock-up and outlet pressure per manufacturer specs.

Rack price jumped 12 cents overnight.;Our cost-plus contract is indexed to the rack.;Basis differences between racks affect delivered cost.

Tank monitors cut emergency runs by 40%.;We target deliveries when monitors show 30–40% level.;Telemetry integrates with dispatch for auto-scheduling.

Keep SDS for propane and heating oil in every truck.;The auditor checked our SDS binder during the visit.;New additives were added to the SDS library.

The gold service contract includes a yearly tune-up.;Contracts reduce no-heat calls during peak season.;We upsold a service plan at the tank set.

Use the 500-gallon horizontal tank chart to convert inches to gallons.;The tech verified gallons against the chart after sticking the tank.;Tank charts help plan drop sizes on will-call accounts.

The propane meter is equipped with ATC to bill at 60 F.;Inventory is reconciled in net gallons with temperature correction.;Some jurisdictions mandate ATC for certain products.

Will-call customers must order before the tank reaches 30%.;We charge a premium for same-day will-call deliveries.;Converting will-call accounts to auto-delivery reduced run-outs.