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Safety inspections for every gas station are remarkably important, especially because there is gasoline involved. Gas and oils are highly combustible and can immediately start a fire if not properly avoided. A gasoline station inspection is mandatory as it helps prevent and provide a safe environment for the business and the community.

Here are the four items to check on your list, to ensure a smooth service station inspection:

Emergency plan and procedures – This should be available at every part of the gas station and is regularly updated and reviewed to remind everyone of what to do in case of accidents such as gasoline station equipment failure, fire, spillage, and other potential emergencies.

The list of contact numbers of fire protection, ambulance, and police services are also important and should be easily accessible. These plans and contact numbers are a beneficial reminder to be always prepared, no matter what happens.

Security equipment – To keep the gas station safe at all times, safety equipment should be available. Two or more powder types of fire extinguisher should be appropriately labeled and in an easy-access place and not in jeopardy in case of an emergency.

Spill kits are another requirement to be included in the safety equipment. Oil spills from gasoline pumps and gasoline dispensers can potentially start a fire and should be resolved immediately. There are different techniques used to put out oil spills fires, and a spill kit is essential for a gas station’s safety.

Emergency power – A gas station must have a main emergency power that cuts and shuts off the power to all fuel pumps and fuel dispensers. The emergency activation device should be accessible and tested monthly and should clearly label ‘EMERGENCY STOP’.

Overall Maintenance of the Gas station, regular equipment and, risk assessments – Taking good care of everything on-site is a must. In particular, regular checking of Fuel storage, Gasoline pumps and gasoline dispenser, Automatic Tank gauge, and other compliances are needed. Regular maintenance of these equipment avoids potential hazards. 

Inventory and Important documents/files – It is also necessary to keep records and documents of every item to assure that they are all maintained, received, stored, and dispensed. The records will also indicate all operational training including, maintenance and previous inspection records in the event of future concerns regarding gas station safety.

Ultimately, the inspection process is about companies demonstrating excellence and investing in quality equipment. Trans Overseas Industrial Corporation (TOIC) energizes your service gasoline station equipment by helping you maintain at its optimum condition through our Preventive Maintenance Program.

To prioritize and manage to be compliant: avail and check out our products here and visit our website.

You may also send us an email at info@toicsolutions.com or contact us at (02) 8243-5146.

Saving money is a habit that everyone wants to develop, especially now that we are in the midst of a new normal. The economic challenges that we are facing today have opened everyone’s eyes to focus on essentials and to try to stretch out our budget and get the most from our money.

This extends to vehicle owners and drivers who now more than ever, are warier of how much they spend on fuel and wondering whether they are getting the best deal. But how can you really save on gas? Here, we’ll walk you through some tips on how you can make smarter decisions when it comes to the gas pump:

• Keep an eye out for promos and special offers

With the Internet right at the palm of our hands, it is quite easy nowadays to compare gas prices between nearby gas stations. As a rule of thumb, check your local gas station’s social media pages for possible special offerings, promotions, or discounts so you can get more for your money. 

• Check for gas rewards

Most credit card providers offer rebates for a certain amount of money you spend — including gasoline! Subscribe to your card provider’s promotional newsletter for gas rebates or alternatively, you can also check on the gas station if they offer loyalty cards where you can accumulate points in exchange for gas discounts.

• Check your car regularly

Maintaining your car at its best does not only improve its lifespan and performance, it can also help you save on gas. Simply ensuring that your tires are in good condition can affect your gas mileage, so it is important to keep it running smoothly.

• Plan your trips

The best way to save on gas money is to ensure that it will not go to waste. This can be as easy as being mindful of your itinerary. Make every trip worthwhile by planning what you need to do ahead of time, so you can cut back on multiple trips when it is possible and squeeze in your errands in a day.

The key to making smarter decisions at the gas pump is being present, and mindful of what we are spending our money on. Be informed, take time to find the best deals, and maintain your car regularly to ensure a more convenient and cost-effective gasoline station journey.

As the preferred distributor of fuel pumps and fuel dispensers, TOIC is the exclusive distributor of Gilbarco Veeder-Root in the country. Gilbarco Veeder-root is the global leader in fuel dispenser technology and integrated fueling solutions, from the forecourt to the c-store. Gain an edge over your competition by choosing Gilbarco’s range of cutting edge and future-proof service station equipment and convenience store technology. No other company delivers its level of expertise and gives customers a competitive advantage in the gas station and service station equipment. Learn more by visiting our website at https://www.toicsolutions.com/ and send your inquiries at https://www.toicsolutions.com/contact/.

In today’s situation where business margins are decreasing, cost control in the transaction of petroleum, LPG, chemicals, and oils is very vital. Although storing, transferring, blending or processing, and strict consistency in volumetric measures is imperative, accurate calibration of storage and process vessels is necessary for providing high-quality products.

A high standard of tank calibration not only guarantees quality products, but it also lessens troubles within customers and troubles in internal stocktaking and accountability. Calibration of tanks is a science that involves accurately defining the volume in confined vessels at various stages.

Why calibrate at regular intervals

Tank shells undergo expansion and contraction due to hydrostatic liquid head pressure. When wrongly calibrated, conditions can make a big difference in volume at various levels and dip reference height. Moreover, any structural changes or restorations made to the tank should be re-calibrated.

To achieve the highest pinnacle of accuracy, a tank calibration must be equipped with accurate and calibrated linear measuring instruments, precision digital optical laser total stations, ultrasonic devices, flow meters, and other instruments. Also, filed data are administered for analysis by our indigenously developed software and calibration charts that are printed error-free.

Technical competence

Whether it be an inclined horizontal tank whose volume upsurges exponentially, a tank with irregular bottom, dished ends, blades and heating coils inside, an intricate bottom shell arrangement, a floating roof tank with liquid dislocation to be taken care of, we are always a step ahead of a critical assignment.

A tank calibration is developed with uniquely correlated physical, mathematical, and error-free computer-aided volumetric solutions.

Standards to follow

In doing tank calibration, it needs to be traceable and within the standards. A company should be licensed to operate and provide specific data. It is a must to follow various methods for calibrated and error-free results.

TOIC makes use of a patented tank calibration system called CalibeX – 3D Laser Calibration Technology. 3DCalibeX is one of the most comprehensive technological systems developed by Asis to date. It is a system composed of advanced robot mechanics, mechatronics, state-of-the-art electronic circuit designs, onboard LEL device design, laser and optical applications, and applications consisting of 3D modeling algorithms and data analysis software involving advanced mathematics.

Building a gasoline service station requires attention and precision in order to achieve smooth operations and to provide satisfaction to every customer. One of the crucial requirements of a well-operated gasoline station is to have their tanks calibrated regularly. It is very important to maintain the right amount of fuel and to avoid spillage. To learn more about our tank calibration and tank testing services, contact us here.

Underground storage tank leaks can cause a huge disturbance to your business not only because of the damage it causes to the environment but as well as the enormous costs associated with eventual clean-up. This is why it is essential to know the causes of leaks to prevent this from happening. When it comes to damage and repairs, underground storage tanks, regardless if it’s new service stations with modern double-walled, fiberglass tanks and lines with spill protection devices to old, abandoned, single-walled steel tanks and lines with no-spill protection devices may have leaks which can be prevented. 

Below we outline four common causes of underground storage tank leaks: 

STP Pumps

Submersible transfer pumps are used to pump the product from the tank to the dispenser. The fittings for these pumps rest on top of the tanks and the pump or manhole is built around the pump so that it can be reached for operation. Significant spills result from high-pressure leaks at the top of pumps. 

Steel Tanks

Underground storage tanks are mostly made of steel, depending on the condition of the soil, some tanks last for many decades without corrosion, while other sites corrosion occurs within 10 years. New tanks have cathodic protection systems to avoid oxidation.

Leaking overfill and dispenser protection devices

Newer overfill and spill protection and detection work efficiently. But seals in these devices can dry out and crack in the process. The high concentration of ethanol in gasoline can cause the seal to be fragile and fail.

Other causes of leaks

Other causes of leaks include accidental circumstances such as drilling through tanks or lines during the process of construction or error made during maintenance. To add to that, there’s also the danger of dealing with individuals with criminal intentions to cause leaks on your underground storage tank. 

Effects of UGT leaks:

Inventory Reconciliation 

Inventory reconciliations can be complicated by problems that include differing amounts of product, multiple deliveries of product, and expansion and contraction of the huge number of products related to different temperatures of the product delivered and after it sits in the tanks.

Potable good impact

Product leaks can also migrate to groundwater sources and can have a harmful impact to other drinking water sources. Its initial impact can be detected by the taste and odor and indicate the level of contamination that exceeds the drinking water standards. When potable wells are detected to have been impacted, regulators look for adjoining properties with underground storage tanks.

It is essential to properly manage underground storage tanks to decrease the possibility of leaks. Try to run an inspection of spill buckets, overfill alarms, dispenser hoses and overfill response supplies as much as possible to prevent leaks from occurring. It is advised to create standard operating procedures to avoid product delivery errors and it is suggested to keep a record of all leak detection and corrosion performance tests with regards to the tank system. For more services such as tank testing and tank calibration that will help avoid underground storage tank leaks, TOIC Solutions provides the highest quality products and services to keep your gasoline station equipment clean and leak-free. Contact us now and we’ll take care of your service station.

Reconditioned gas pumps do not get visibility compared to purchasing brand new pumps. Given that the expenses of running a gas station is very expensive. Even if it does not get as much as attention, purchasing reconditioned gas pumps and dispensers is one of the best solutions to cut down on cost for gasoline stations.

Here are some benefits of reconditioned gas pumps and dispensers for your gasoline station.

Gas pumps and dispensers are high maintenance

The original price of brand new gas pumps and dispensers are very expensive, once the warranty runs out, they are also costly to repair. This huge amount of price can eat your profit margin. This leads you to purchase new equipment or continue to pay the maintenance fees. Reconditioned gas pumps and dispensers’ low maintenance compared to the new ones you can also experience many benefits in the process of using it.

Improve financial performance

In terms of return of investment, the total cost of reconditioned gas pumps and dispensers is only half of the cost of brand new equipment. The impact of the return on investment can be essential. Innovative and better working equipment will bring more traffic and pay half the price for the equipment, which saves a lot of money for your gas station.

Environmental Benefits

Recycling of materials reduces the number of wastes for landfills and helps in saving the environment. Reconditioning gas pumps and dispensers is considered as a higher level of recycling, it makes a greater economic and ecological contribution. For, it also includes value-added from the previous manufacturer. The value includes energy, cost of labor, energy, and manufacturing operations that are part of the cost of raw materials, which you can make your brand footprint and can be your selling point with consumers.

Selling your equipment

Many big companies prefer purchasing reconditioned gas pumps and dispensers because it’s low maintenance compared to the new ones and it has many benefits. Also, if you want to upgrade your equipment, you may sell your older equipment and get value from the entire unit or selective parts.

Reconditioned gas pumps and dispensers have many great benefits that your business can use and abuse in the process. This is a chance to get good quality gas pumps and dispensers at a cheap price. If you are planning to purchase this equipment you must buy from a good company which understands the fuel industry and has a good quality. TOIC is the exclusive distributor of Gilbarco Veeder-Root in the country. No other company delivers its level of expertise and gives customers a competitive advantage in a gas station and convenience store equipment. To know more about our products and services, visit our website, or send us an email at info@toicsolutions.com or contact us at (02) 8243-5146.

Automatic Tank Gauge Systems play an important role in your forecourt administration, which enables you to determine the status and movements of tank lines, tank stocks, sump risers, monitoring wells, and accidental leaks in containers. It helps in detecting and reporting any environmentally hazardous issues as of the present time. It contributes to the monitoring of fuel stocks easily. This also ensures environmental compliance standards in accessing your tank’s information fast and prevents problems with your tank before they even occur.

Here are some guides to consider when buying Automatic Tank Gauge:

Number of your tanks and its features

In purchasing the right Automatic Tank Gauge, it is important to consider the number of tanks that you have and their capacity as well. It is also a must to consider the products you handle, your projected future growth if you have underground or aboveground tanks to determine which Automatic Tank Gauge is your best pick.

Number of probes and sensors you need

This includes the information that you want to collect, based on the information that you require. It will help in knowing the type and the number of probes and sensors that you will need. For this you have to consider the number of dispensers that you have, whether it is a pump with internal suction technology or suction through submerge turbine pumps. It is also important to educate yourself regarding the sensors required by the local regulations. Also, apart from the inventory details, it is important to know the potential danger information that you would like to address.

Automatic Inventory Reconciliation

With the help of Business Inventory Reconciliation, you have the option to validate automatically each sales data against present inventory and sales. This gives you accurate information on allocated gallons, leaving every liter accounted for by the dispatch system.  Also, you can monitor if there’s a hidden leak and diagnose mishandlings on tank charts.

Calibrate your tanks to minimize current variation

If you are interested to find and correct various multiple calibration variables such as test tube offset, tank end termination, tank tilt. With the help of tank calibration, you will be able to get precise information according to your tank’s characteristics.

Trans-overseas Industrial Corporation provides fuel tank monitoring systems to its clients. In fact, TOIC is the exclusive supplier of Veeder-Root Automatic Tank Gauging systems in the Philippines. It provides highly customizable automatic tank gauge solutions exceeding the petroleum site owner’s fuel and compliance management needs. Send us an email at info@toicsolutions.com.

It’s completely understandable that people are having second thoughts about going to a gas station for a gas pump where service attendants have been operating during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Just like door handles, hand railings, or elevator buttons, gasoline pumps have been touched by different service attendants over a short period of time. And just like most public places, there are some new rules in play.

To lighten the worriedness, the general public should know that c-stores and gasoline service stations are taking extraordinary measures to keep people safe while they visit these essential businesses.

But it all boils down to what we are doing in this situation. In order to flatten the curve and defeat the virus, we must all do our part.

Advice for Retailers

There are ways of solutions for cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces. However, some chemicals are too harsh and can damage fuel dispensers.

The preferred method that is easy to do is clean the dispenser with soap and water and disinfect it by wiping 70% isopropyl alcohol on the dispenser. Make sure to leave it on for at least 20 seconds and then rinse with water using a bucket and a sponge. Never use a sprayer or pressure washer.

On the alternative method, clean the dispenser with soap and water and disinfect it by wiping a bleach solution on the dispenser. Again, never use a sprayer or pressure washer.

To prepare a bleach solution:

• 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water or
• 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
•  If the bleach to water ratio is greater than this, damage to the dispenser may occur

Advice for Consumers

Operators are taking unprecedented steps to make their businesses safe for consumers. As for consumers, wearing a face mask and face shield is a must when going to gasoline stations or talking to service attendants, similar treatment to grocery stores, or any other establishments.

Same with retailers, consumers must have all the necessary disinfectant equipment to prevent containing the virus. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, and alcohol are mandatory at all times. Keeping the distance when talking to service attendants is important to practice.

It does highlight the critical role gasoline stations play and will continue to play in our global society. As we go back to our usual errands, following the ‘new normal’ situation, it will take time for us to get used by this practice. A simple reminder to keep in mind at all times: stay safe and stay healthy.

We at TOIC Solutions lets you start your own gasoline service station anytime within your needs and with the right precautionary. For top-quality fuel pumps and fuel dispensers, automatic tank gauge, and many more, we provide essentials for your gasoline service station. Head over to view our products and services or send us an email at info@toicsolutions.com.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, gasoline stations and convenience stores have not only proven essential but resilient in ways no one identified.

So many new rules have been implemented to safely serve customers. Some of those implementations are just temporary measures, but others will likely become permanent.

As soon as the lockdown status changes and the businesses reopen, owners and operators will be forced to consider what the ‘new normal’ looks like for all of the commerce – including gasoline service stations.

Future of business

Before the shutdown, gasoline service stations were as busy as ever, even convenience stores which most likely visited by car riders when pumping for gas. As the months go by and the virus starts spreading left and right, fuel customers never step outside of their cars or even open their windows only for payment methods.

Gasoline operators offer new ways to communicate with their customers at a distance. They use the opportunity to provide important messages or advertise services like delivery, curbside pick-up, drive-thru, or full service if you offer it.

With new normal comes new ways to earn for your business, or more likely get back to the operations to start earning again. Moreover, as the outbreak starts to decline in brand loyalty, gasoline operators can use dispensers to promote their apps and loyalty programs to capture new customers.

Safe fueling

Just like windshield squeegees and paper towels are staples on most service stations, operators may choose to make disinfectants like hand sanitizers and alcohol available as a permanent essential standard.

Also, increased cleaning cycles should also become a permanent practice for all retail fuel locations.

Contactless method

Contactless has always been a growing payment method even before as they explore updating ways to lessen contact but now it’s becoming a necessity within the store. Payment methods such as Tap-to-Pay, e-wallet payment will let customers not have to touch the PIN pad at all.

As well as in the case of printing receipts, customers can receive receipts through email or messages. This eliminates almost all person-to-person contact with customers.

When consumers know a business is up-to-date with payment options, they feel more comfortable and secure going to gasoline stations in the future.

Biggest gratitude will be given to all the people working on the front lines to keep this essential industry, and the world, moving as normally as possible. We know that whatever the future brings, you will be right there helping to fuel what’s next. And by fuel, we at TOIC Solutions offer the highest quality for your gasoline service stations. From our products such as fuel pumps and dispensers to our services offering tank testing and tank calibration, we provide you high-performance for your growing service station business, now and in the future. Contact us now!

It is inevitable for every car owner not to drop by the gas station to fill up your car with gas. In our current situation today, the conversation between the customers and attendants should be kept in isolation to preserve from spreading the virus. Wearing of face masks and face shields still apply even inside the car and open windows only partially when talking to attendants. Especially now that there is an ongoing pandemic it is a must that we practice proper hygiene etiquette while at the gas station.

Many gasoline station attendants tend to grab the gas handle without sanitizing their hands first, the reason why gasoline pumps tend to be the dirtiest thing a person touches is that most gas pumps are contaminated with bacteria which can bring illness to people. According to a study as well, gas pumps have more than 11,000 times bacteria than the common toilet seat.

It is not just the consumers’ responsibility to have proper hygiene etiquette when going to the gasoline stations but it is very important for the gasoline stations to sanitize their facility as well.

To avoid getting in contact with germs at the gasoline stations it is best to always have a hand sanitizer ready, ensure that your door panel, center console, and even your bag has a sanitizer to clean your hands before and after getting in your car. You may also use disposable gloves to pump gas because wearing gloves prevents the risk of getting in contact with germs each time you pump up your gas. Also, remember to dispose of your gloves immediately after using it to prevent contamination, and don’t forget to sanitize hands right after. Keep payments as clean as possible, instead of cash opt for a card and other cashless payment systems, because cash is dirty and it can pass bacteria to other people.

It is very important for gasoline stations not to only clean their facility but to clean their mobile tank as well because fuels are susceptible to natural deterioration and microbes contribute to reducing the quality of the fuel. Also, contaminated fuel can corrode injector pumps which lead to incomplete combustion. TOIC solutions offer Tank Testing and Mobile Tank Cleaning which effectively removes all harmful sludge and other contaminants from the storage tanks which also extends the life and maintains the quality of the fuel.

It is essential to maintain the cleanliness of your gasoline station equipment to earn the trust of your consumers, but it also begins with the cleanliness of your fuel pumps and fuel dispensers to provide high-quality fuel. TOIC Solutions offers the best products and services to keep your service station equipment clean and sanitized. You may reach us through https://www.toicsolutions.com/contact/ for more information.

With Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) technologies, heavy machine-like operators can manage their fuel stock prudently and minimize contamination. Moreover, how does ATG bring benefit to your gasoline station service?

To define what is Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), a type of electronic device whose function is to monitor the level of a fuel tank over a period of time to know and see if the tank contains leakage. With this device, it can also tell the facility operator what is going on inside the tank such as fuel level, volume and temperature, water level and volume, and high and low fuel level warnings.

Like any other company that provides ATG, Gilbarco Veeder-Root offers TLS4 Automatic Tank Gauge System that monitors up to 6 probes and sensors, optional feature upgrades, and most importantly, Ethernet single network.

This device is a comprehensive inventory monitoring, wetstock management, and tank/sensor leak detection. Combining industry-leading algorithms with enhanced security, real-time notification, and anywhere, anytime access, the TLS4 keeps you in control of your fuel stocks. Designed for your gasoline service station for smooth and easy detection of future problems.

Through its benefits, the TLS4 Automatic Tank Gauge System has its enhanced performance – that combines inventory management and leak detection features into a versatile system for smaller petrol stations with unprecedented ease of use and accessibility.

Part of the TLS-4xx family, it is the next generation Tank Monitoring and Environmental Protection platform that fuel storage facility operators can rely on for many years to come. And with the modern touch of technology, it can monitor your site performance, receive real-time alerts, and access compliance data via web-enabled devices – anytime, anywhere.

As for data and security protection, it stores up to 3 years of data and protects it from power outages, battery replacements, or software upgrades. And customized user access, and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) web protection to keep your network safe.

Importantly, it is easy to access to software updates without technician visits and built-in Data Logger functionality that you can easily maximize the value of your investment through Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s managed service portfolio.

ATG systems form the backbone of the compromise process by guaranteeing that product losses are minimized, and that stocks are accounted for and settled by shift, day or even hourly if required.

When heavy machinery operators may no longer control the rising costs of fuel, ATG systems smoothly and efficiently manage and control the fuel stock supply chain. TOIC Solutions offers the best fuel tank monitoring systems to its clients. Backed by the most experienced provider of fuel tank monitoring systems in the world, Veeder-Root, TOIC is the exclusive supplier of Automatic Tank Gauging systems in the Philippines. For more information, visit our products and contact us here or call us at (02) 8243-5146 for your service station equipment needs. Your Inquiry, Our Service.