Business owners want to know that if their worksites were to experience a blackout or another type of emergency that operations wouldn’t have to come to a halt. If you’re not thoroughly prepared for these situations, your company’s productivity, and therefore, your budget, can really suffer. This is why it is best practice to have a generator on hand. However, these generators aren’t going to be of much use if you’re not powering them with a generator fuel that you can rely on.
Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, asking yourself this very question is important. A generator is what keeps your worksite’s lights on, your office HVAC system running and your hospital’s medical equipment up and running when the electric grid fails. Therefore, making a smart and informed decision about the type of generator fuel you use is of the utmost importance.
Here is a look at some of your generator fuel options:
Businesses here in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire who need generator fuel can count on Fraticelli Oil & Propane for propane and diesel fuel. We can also install propane-powered backup generators on your worksite.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today to lock us in as your generator fuel resource.
Kerosene is a fuel that is heavily relied upon by people all over the globe. For many, it is an invaluable resource for heating, lighting, cooking, and powering industrial equipment.
There are multiple components when it comes to using kerosene safely, one of which is knowing the difference between type 1-K kerosene and type 2-K kerosene.
Type 1-K kerosene is usually only used for heaters. It has a sulfur content of 0.04% by weight and is considered safe to use inside thanks to the fact that it is clean burning.
Type 2-K kerosene has a sulfur content of 0.30% by weight. This higher sulfur content gives type 2-K kerosene a stronger scent. Because a buildup of type 2-K fumes can potentially be dangerous, this type of kerosene should only be used in heaters and appliances that have a flue.
Not only does understanding the difference between the different types of kerosene help you stay safe, but it also helps you properly power your appliances.
As we said, being able to distinguish between the two different types of kerosene and understanding their applications will help keep a kerosene customer safe. Here are some additional safety protocols to follow when using kerosene:
Fraticelli Oil & Propane happens to be the only business in the Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire region that makes kerosene deliveries. So if you have appliances or a heating system that runs on kerosene, consider making us your go-to supplier and partner.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today and let us know how we can help with your kerosene needs.
A successful restaurant can be filled with hungry customers at any given moment. Having to turn these customers away due to a power outage, burners that aren’t working, or no way to clean dirty dishes is not a good look, to say the very least. That is why restaurants here in both Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire need a reliable fuel source to keep their appliances and equipment up and running. Many business owners in the hospitality industry count on commercial propane for this.
Commercial propane is incredibly versatile. This means that it has a long list of uses within the food service industry, which is one of many industries in which the energy source is used.
Today, Fraticelli Oil & Propane will take a look at how commercial propane is used in restaurants and food service businesses and why so many of these businesses are choosing to use this fuel as opposed to the alternatives.
Commercial kitchens can use commercial propane to:
There are many reasons why commercial propane is a go-to fuel choice for commercial kitchens. Here are a few of them:
No matter what your food service business here in Central Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire is using commercial propane for, Fraticelli Oil & Propane can get you the fuel you need when you need it. We’ve been busy serving businesses in the area for almost a century!
In addition to restaurants, we deliver bulk propane to hotels, assisted living facilities, data centers, schools, hospitals, and construction sites.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today to partner with us on your commercial propane needs.
The term diesel fuel is often used as a broad umbrella term, but the fact of the matter is that there are actually two different types of diesel fuel that have different uses and applications.
On-road diesel fuel is reserved for trucks, public buses, school buses, and shuttles, all of which travel on public roads.
Off-road diesel fuel can power and fuel vehicles and machinery that are used off of roads. This includes generators, agricultural equipment, forklifts, and other construction equipment. Off-road diesel fuel is also dyed red during the production process and is tax-exempt. Using off-road diesel fuel in an on-road vehicle can result in a fine.
Not only are there two different types of diesel fuels, but the standards for diesel fuel can also differ from state to state and from region to region.
Understanding the different standards and regulations is an important part of being a diesel fuel customer.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency started regulating the amount of sulfur in diesel fuel starting in 1993. Regulations became stricter in 2006 and, as a result, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel was introduced.
Thanks to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, harmful emissions from both on-road and off-road diesel fuel vehicles have decreased by about 90%.
Currently, all diesel fuel has to adhere to the Clean Air Act. More specifically, this means that all diesel fuel has to contain a low sulfur content. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows each state to make its own regulations and standards when it comes to diesel fuel.
For example, state vehicles in Massachusetts, a state that Fraticelli Oil & Propane provides diesel fuel to, have to use a blend that contains at least 15% biodiesel.
In New Hampshire, diesel fuel that is purchased by the local Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Motor Fuel Inventory Fund is required to contain at least 5% biodiesel.
The regulations that have been placed upon the diesel fuel industry are helping people and industries reduce their carbon footprints. This is getting us one step closer to a greener and cleaner future.
Additionally, these standards help decrease the chances of extreme contamination that can otherwise cause damage to an engine’s emission system, injector, or pump.
In addition to being aware of diesel fuel standards, diesel fuel customers should also be aware of cetane ratings. This is a number that indicates how easily diesel fuel ignites. A high cetane number is better for an engine’s performance than a low cetane number is. It is best to fill an engine with a diesel fuel that has a cetane rating somewhere between 40 and 55.
The various local regulations can impact the price of diesel fuel. The same goes for state tax. This is why it is common to see the price of diesel fuel vary from state to state.
The cost of diesel fuel is also affected by supply and demand, production costs, transportation costs, and the price of crude oil.
Fraticelli Oil & Propane is here to supply both on-road and off-road diesel fuel to any customer here in Central Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire who needs it.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today to learn more about the diesel fuel services we provide throughout the area.
Generators are what many of us depend on in the event of an emergency that causes our power to go out. Without generators, it is possible to go hours, or even days, without working lights, refrigerators and home heating systems. Therefore, it is important to be thoughtful when it comes to the type of generator fuel you are using in your generator. You want to make sure you are using something that you can rely on and that will get you through challenging times.
It is also important to care for your generator with things like fuel additives, as this will help improve its performance and help it last longer than it otherwise would.
Fraticelli Oil & Propane shares more on this below.
Before we can talk about what you can add to the fuel that you use for your generators, we first need to break down the different kinds of generator fuel:
Fuel additives are chemical substances that can be added to your generator’s engine to essentially help “clean” your generator’s system. Their job is to improve fuel efficiency, extend an engine’s life and keep your generator operating at peak performance level.
Generator fuel additives are specifically made to alter whatever generator fuel you are using in an attempt to make an engine work better and for longer.
Fraticelli Oil & Propane can install propane-powered backup generators for homeowners here in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Additionally, we can deliver the propane and diesel fuel your generator needs so that it is ready to work when you need it to.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today and let us know how we can help with your generator and generator fuel needs.
Agricultural propane has an incredibly wide range of applications and uses. It can heat buildings, greenhouses and barns, fuel irrigation engines and power grain dryers and generators.
All of these things are extremely important, if not critical, to an agricultural operation. It therefore becomes important for any agricultural worker to have a steady and reliable propane supply. This will help keep business operations moving and will only have a positive impact on business’s budget.
Any agricultural worker can properly prepare and plan for his or her seasonal propane needs by following the below tips from Fraticelli Oil & Propane.
Here are some suggestions that will help an agricultural worker stay on top of his or her fuel supply and, therefore, help ensure that operations are uninterrupted on his or her farm:
Whether you need propane for your farm or for your hotel Fraticelli Oil & Propane can help. We offer affordable bulk commercial propane deliveries all throughout central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today and let us know how we can help with all your commercial propane needs.
Before you purchase a water heater for your home here in central Massachusetts or southern New Hampshire, there is some key information you need to determine in order to make a final decision. On top of determining what type of water heater you want and which brand you want to go with, you also need to make sure the water heater that you are considering is the right size for your specific home and your specific needs.
A water heater’s size is not something that should or can be overlooked. In fact, picking the correctly sized water heater for your home is essential to making sure that you always have a steady and efficient supply of the hot water you need to shower, do your dishes, wash your hands and do your laundry.
So how exactly do you figure out what size water heater your home needs? Fraticelli Oil & Propane is here to help you figure this out.
Like many pieces of equipment, water heaters are available in a wide variety of sizes.
Storage tank water heaters are usually measured in gallons and tankless models are usually measured in flow rates.
Residential storage tank water heaters are usually available in 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80-gallon capacities. Keep in mind that tank capacity indicates how much hot water can be stored in a tank, but not how much your heater can actually deliver when hot water is in high demand.
Residential tankless water heaters range from having a flow rate of 2 gallons per minute all the way up to flow rates of 12 gallons per minute.
There are multiple factors that impact the size water heater your home will need:
Finding the right size water heater for your home is of the utmost importance as this affects your unit’s lifespan, your energy costs and your comfort. Fraticelli Oil & Propane is here to help homeowners in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire with the purchase, installation and service of traditional water heaters as well as tankless heaters.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today and let us know how we can help with your home’s water heater needs.
Your water heater isn’t one of those items in your home that you use every once in a while. In fact, it is very likely that you use your water heater every single day. This piece of equipment provides the warm water that you need for washing your hands, showering, cleaning your dirty dishes, and doing your laundry. However, in order for your water heater to do this, you need to maintain and take care of it.
Your home’s water heater should be professionally serviced once a year. During these appointments, a technician will typically examine the unit, check to make sure that the pipe fittings are secure, and confirm that everything is working effectively. These appointments are also the best way to catch small issues before they turn into large and potentially costly problems.
Maintaining your water heater helps your equipment in multiple ways:
You should absolutely book annual professional maintenance appointments for your water heater, but if you are having issues, don’t wait until this annual appointment to address them. Looking out for warning signs is important. These include:
Fraticelli Oil & Propane is here to help homeowners in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire with the purchase, installation, and service of traditional water heaters, indirect-fired water heaters, and tankless water heaters. Whether you need to upgrade your current system or require a repair, you can count on us.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today and let us know how we can help with all your water heater needs.
Many of us dread having a contractor, landscaper or plumber tell us how much work, time and money a change that we want to make around our homes is going to require. However, Fraticelli Oil & Propane is happy to share that transitioning to Bioheat® fuel is a completely different story. In fact, switching over to this type of heating oil is easy and simple, especially with help from Fraticelli Oil & Propane.
Let’s start at the very beginning and get down to the bottom of what bioheat fuel actually is.
Bioheat fuel is an energy source that is made of ultra-low sulfur heating oil and biodiesel. Biodiesel is made from organic and recycled waste products like soybean oil, used cooking oil, animal fats, canola oil and inedible corn oil.
Using Bioheat fuel comes along with multiple advantages and benefits.
First, it has a pretty long shelf. When in an oil tank it can last about 18 to 24 months.
It can also lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that your heater produces. When used as a replacement for petroleum heating oil you can actually reduce emissions by about 50%. Using Bioheat fuel also helps reduce mercury emissions, sulfur oxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter. This all helps heating systems operate more effectively and avoid system breakdowns.
Thanks to improved combustion efficiency and being able to go for extended periods of time without needing a servicing appointment, Bioheat fuel also helps a home or business owner save a little money on operation costs and utility bills.
As we mentioned earlier, switching your heating system over to Bioheat fuel is relatively simple.
Since the fuel is compatible with a standard oil-powered boiler or furnace you don’t need to make any major changes or conversions to the heating system that you currently have and use in your home or on your worksite.
While the conversion process is certainly no big deal, you’ll experience big changes as a result. Once you switch on over to Bioheat fuel you’ll have a healthier and more efficient heating system!
If you are interested in switching over to Bioheat fuel, Fraticelli Oil & Propane is here to help. We deliver Bioheat fuel to both homes and businesses in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Our Bioheat fuel happens to be treated with something called Clean Zone – an additive that reduces debris and other impurities that can be detrimental to your heating oil tank. Our fuel is also protected against gelling, which is something that can happen to heating oil in cold weather.
If you’re not ready to make the switch to Bioheat fuel Fraticelli Oil & Propane carries traditional heating oil as well. We happen to have the most extensive vehicle fleet in the region as well as 200,000 gallons of dedicated fuel storage. So our customers know that they can count on us to get them the fuel that they need when they need it.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane to start receiving all the benefits Bioheat fuel has to offer today.
Deciding to use diesel fuel to power an engine is a great and solid choice. After all, the energy source offers several outstanding benefits to a vehicle or piece of equipment. It can improve an engine’s performance, add years onto an engine’s life, is eco-friendly and can help an engine maintain a safe speed.
However, once you decide to use diesel fuel you have to make sure you are using the right type of diesel fuel. Using the wrong kind of diesel fuel in a vehicle or piece of equipment can cause all sorts of issues, such as poor performance and engine malfunctions.
So let’s review the different kinds of diesel fuel so that you know which one is best for the engine you are looking to power.
The first thing that you need to determine when choosing the right diesel fuel is whether or not your engine needs on-road diesel fuel or off-road diesel fuel.
Vehicles such as trucks, public buses, school buses and shuttles that drive and stay on a road should use on-road diesel fuel.
Equipment that stays off of a road is safe to use off-road diesel vehicles and machinery. This includes generators, agricultural equipment and the moving and lifting equipment that is used on a construction site. This type of diesel fuel is made with a red dye that on-road diesel does not have. Off-road diesel fuel is usually less expensive than on-road diesel fuel since it is not subject to the same taxes.
When trying to choose the right diesel fuel you should also:
Whether you end up needing on-road diesel fuel or off-road diesel fuel, Fraticelli Oil & Propane can help. We make deliveries all throughout central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane today and let us know how we can help with your diesel fuel needs.