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Teeco Open House, Training, and of course...
Golf Tournament!
As we head into 2016, Teeco is celebrating its 70th
Anniversary, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!
Share some of your Teeco memories or photos from the past whether distant or not so distant. Email us at info@teecoproducts.
com. Or send your memories to: Teeco Products, Inc. | 16881
Armstrong Avenue | Irvine, CA 92606. We look forward to hearing
from you!
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Celebrate with us at Teeco’s Training Day, Open House & Golf
Tournament, hosted by our Sacramento, California location in
October. Dates will be announced soon! These events promise to be
both fun and extremely informative, with free classes from several
leading propane equipment manufacturers!
See you there!
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See Inside
Teeco’s 70th Anniversary & Open House . ........... Page 1
Bob’s Corner ...................................................... Page 2
Teeco History . .................................................... Page 3
Remembering Bob Page . .................................Page 4-5
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Item #
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NEW! from RegO ................................................. Page 7
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What Is This Product?......................................... Page 8
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Corken Updates . ................................................ Page 6
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Bob’s Corner
TEECO Topics is published four times yearly by TEECO
Products, Inc. as a service to our customers. 3,000
copies are distributed to customers and selected LPG
industry leaders.
By Bob Bailey
President
Teeco Products, Inc.
President
Bob Bailey
Vice President of Administration & CFO
Gary Childress
Happy New Year!!!!
It looks like we are going to have a winter
out West. The snow has been falling in
the Sierras and we’ve had many mornings below freezing. What a difference a
year makes. Thank you Mr. El Nino.
Speaking of the year, I hope everyone
had a prosperous 2015, because 2016
looks to be a busy year. Teeco will be
celebrating its 70th anniversary. To honor this anniversary, each edition of our
Teeco Topics will cover a portion of our
history, and in October we will be having our Open House in Sacramento to
culminate the celebration. We will keep
everyone posted on the date.
It is a big thank you to all our employees and customers for their support
through the years to make this 70 year
anniversary possible. Unfortunately we
recently lost a couple of individuals who
were true supporters of ours and of the
propane industry as a whole; Bob Page,
our Rocky Mountain Regional Sales
Manager before his retirement, and
Maskey Heath, owner of Pacific Propane in Monterey County, California.
Both of these individuals were truly
characters. They were like onions; you
had to peel back a couple of layers to
get to the good part. I was truly blessed
to work with both of them and to be able
to call them my friends. I hope you all
will join me in offering your condolences to their families.
To end my comments on a happier note,
I hope you all will also join me in welcoming Dee Lewis to our Teeco family.
She will be the friendly voice you hear at
our Auburn, Washington branch.
Thank You,
General Manager of Operations & Fabrication
Jay Stephens
Marketing Manager
Mary Clements
Regional Sales Manager, Central/Southern
California, Nevada and Arizona
Dave Cox
Operations Manager, Sacramento, CA
Tom Valverde
Regional Sales Manager, Pacific Northwest/
Northern California
Dave Drimmel
Operations Manager, Auburn, WA
Charles Banks
Regional Sales Manager, Rocky Mountains
Dana Hall
Operations Manager, Rapid City, SD
Dean Travis
Engineering, Construction & Fabrication
Manager
Paul Connelly
Bob Bailey
TEECO Corporate Headquarters
16881 Armstrong Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606
800-854-3463
or 949-261-6295
FAX 888-854-3463
or 949-474-8663
Inside
Sales and Service
TEECO Sacramento, CA Superstore
Hello everyone, my name is Dee Lewis and I am very excited to become part of this great team. I have been with
Teeco for a couple months now and really love talking with
our customers, helping with their orders and parts questions.
Sales, Fabrication, Engineering & Construction
7471 Reese Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
800-225-6621 or 916-688-3535
FAX: 888-225-6621 or 916-689-1219
A little about my work history: I started out in the restaurant industry, then went to work for a bank in the operations department. I started working in the propane industry
in 1990 as a CSR, then as an operations manager.
414 E. Blvd. N.
Rapid City, SD 57701
800-843-8660 or 605-342-2802
FAX 888-843-8660 or 605-342-4942
At home I enjoy time with my husband of 31 years, all
our children and grandchildren. I also enjoy working in our
yard, hiking, camping and reading.
1601 Pike Street N.W.
Auburn, WA 98001
800-426-9456 or 253-735-0222
FAX 888-426-9456 or 253-735-1008
I love working with all the great people at Teeco Products
and all the wonderful customers we have.
Website: www.teecoproducts.com
e-mail: [email protected]
TEECO Rapid City, SD
TEECO Auburn, WA
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70 Years in the Propane Industry...
70 Years of Memories
It all started back in 1946, when Ben Tilden began selling parts and fittings to LPGas dealers out of the back of his old green Pontiac. And thus the birth of Tilden
Engineering and Equipment Company (TEECO).
When you start digging through the archives, you never know quite what you’ll find.
But that’s exactly what we’re doing this year as we celebrate Teeco’s 70th year in
the LP-Gas Industry.
Among the old photos, catalogs and industry articles were countless letters (actual
letters typed on an actual typewriter, signed by hand) from customers, vendors and
even competitors, sincerely expressing their best wishes for Teeco after hearing
about the devastating fire at our Anaheim, California location in 1972. (see photo
below) This follows the true spirit of our tight-knit industry, as we see time and time
again.
Unfortunately, much of Teeco’s earliest archived history was lost in that fire. However, we look forward to sharing many other highlights and special Teeco moments
from our rich history with you throughout the year.
We hope you’ll enjoy this blast into the past as much as we do, and we hope you’ll
share some of your favorite Teeco memories with us!
Please send your Teeco memories; stories, anecdotes, photos, etc. to:
Teeco Products, Inc. | Attn: Mary | 16881 Armstrong Avenue | Irvine, CA 92606
Fax: 949-474-8663 or Email: [email protected]
The very first edition of Teeco’s newsletter, printed in
August 1968, featuring a photo of our founder, Ben
Tilden, and the “new” C-Level gauges from Rochester,
complete with our sombrero donning Teeco mascot
from back in the day.
The above photo was part of an article
in the June 1971 issue of Butane
Propane News, celebrating some of
the early LP-Gas Industry greats.
Ben Tilden, Teeco’s founder, featured on the cover of
the July 1960 edition of the Gas Lite
The night of the Teeco fire in July 1972.
Letter (above) sent to Teeco’s customers,
vendors and industry friends informing them
of the fire.
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Remembering Bob Page
Recently, Teeco lost one of our family members. Bob Page, retired Rocky
Mountain Area Regional Sales Manager for Teeco, passed away at his home,
surrounded by his family, on October 5th. He had learned he had cancer in
January 2015 and in true Bob spirit, he fought hard, remained strong and kept
his sense of humor throughout.
But Bob wouldn’t want us to dwell on his illness. He made the decision to live
his life to the fullest up to the very end. He enjoyed lots of loving visits from
family and friends, went on a couple of fishing trips and even had his wife Judy,
who he adored, put up a Christmas tree in September so he could enjoy the
season one last time.
Even his remembrance services were filled with his wit and playful spirit. He
planned his memorial in great detail and in true Bob style. Per his request, Judy
wore the t-shirt he had worn in the Teeco Dunk Tank at the Western Propane
Convention back in 2002. Some of you may remember that shirt… adorned
with a picture of a bikini on the front. (see photo on the right)
Bob and his wife Judy enjoying retirement
Two fellow Marines from Billings, Montana also came to bury their brother with
the flag and a very moving tribute.
Bob certainly made his mark on the Propane Industry as well...
Bob began his career in the Propane Industry with Petrolane, working as a janitor when he was in school; a career that would span 47 years. After school, he
served in the Marine Corps for 4 years, and in the reserves for 7 years. He also
earned his Associates Degree in Agriculture.
Bob and Judy with their 13th grandchild
He then returned to work for Petrolane, working on the Olympic Peninsula in
Washington, and Coeur d’Alene, ID and spent six years in Fairbanks where he
worked putting in the Alaska Pipeline. He and Judy were able to go back up
there years later to see his work on the pipeline, and even touch it.
During his time at Petrolane, Bob worked in various parts of the West and the
Rocky Mountain area as District Manager, Area Sales Manager, Senior Area
Technician, and a number of other positions. He joined Teeco in August 2000
and served as our Rocky Mountain Area Regional Sales Manager until his retirement in August 2012. He made countless friends in the industry, and few
could forget his fun and cantankerous personality!
Bob continued putting his years of experience to work even after retirement.
Back home in Wyoming, he volunteered his time and knowledge to put on training sessions to help local authorities learn how to extinguish propane fires. He
went to the fire departments and they lit tanks on fire to teach the firefighters
how to best handle propane-related incidents. Even up to the last few months
of his life, he had people contacting him to ask for his help and expertise in
this field.
Bob Page (left) and Mike Gould (right) in their
sexy dunk tank attire
In addition to his decades of service to the Propane Industry, Bob was an awesome Grandpa to 13 grandkids and Dad to 7. He was also quite the pie maker,
especially during holiday time.
Bob will certainly be missed, and we end this tribute with a couple of his most
famous words…
“Love, Bob.”
Memorial contributions to honor Bob Page may be made to Central Wyoming
Hospice or the Wyoming Wounded Warrior Project.
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A few of Bob’s scrumptious pies
Updates from
SM-30 Motor Mounted Switch Box Update
Effective immediately, the SM-30 motor mounted switch boxes used in conjunction with Corken’s closed-coupled C-model turbine
pumps are no longer mounted to the electric motor prior to shipping. Instead they will ship as a loose item within the box containing the
C-model turbine pump (see photo below). This is the same packing procedure used with the S-30 wall mounted switch boxes.
This change is to eliminate some installation issues in the field. Many times the conduit position of a pre-mounted switch box does not match
the incoming conduit at the application site. When this happens, the electrician must change the mounting direction by rotating the switch
box. If the switch inside the switch box is not disconnected from the wiring prior to rotating the switch
box, the wiring and conduit nipple can be damaged.
All C-model cardboard boxes are clearly marked on the
outside with the applicable pump model number followed by one of the following switch box par t numbers:
• S-30 (wall mounted switch box)
• SM-30 (motor mounted switch box)
Benefits of this change:
• Eliminates installation issues and delays in the field.
• Last minute mounting changes are easily accommodated by simply exchanging one switch box
type for another without the hassle of removing a
pre-mounted switch box from the pump motor.
• Nipple cover added to protect wiring during transit
and installation.
Z4200 and Z4500 Sliding Vane Pumps - New Blade Design
In an ongoing effort to improve product performance and
durability, Corken announced a blade/vane change for all
Z4200 and Z4500 sliding vane pumps effective immediately.
The new blade design is significantly stronger and provides
longer service life. The strength improvement is achieved
by thickening the leading edge of the vane, and the service
life gain is due to increased surface area. These enhancements to strength and durability accommodate the sudden
pressure surges and shock resulting from rapid closure of
control valves located on the discharge line.
The new blade looks slightly different from the previous as
shown in the picture on the right. The part number remains
the same (#4448) and is completely interchangeable with
the previous design.
Benefits:
• Thickened leading edge strengthens the blade.
• Increased surface area extends the service life.
Item #
Description
Z4200
Pump, 200 GPM @ 500 RPM - 400 GPM @ 800 RPM, 4" 300# ANSI inlet
Z4500
4-Inch Stationary pump, 197 GPM @ 420 RPM - 382 GPM @ 780 RPM, 4" 300# ANSI inlet
Z4500-103 W 20 HP MOTOR
Pump with 20 HP, 3 phase explosion-proof motor
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Z4500
SAVE THE DATES!
WIP Leadership Forum at the
NPGA Southeast Convention
& Expo,
LIVE FROM NASHVILLE.
Mark April 8-10, 2016 on your calendar – register soon.
NEW! The LEADERSHIP FORUM line-up features
dynamic speakers, interactive learning and networking to
help industry men and women achieve their professional
ambitions and to strengthen our businesses.
On Friday, April 8, the all-day
LEADERSHIP FORUM package includes four,
75-minute Leadership Training Sessions:
• Management Courage – Having the Heart of a Lion
• The Hidden Language of Organizations –
Workplace Politics, Power and Inuence
• Effective Leadership in Changing Times
• Reality-Based Accountability Hardwiring Accountability into your Workforce
Presented by business experts
Margaret Morford, B.S., J.D., and
Lisa Gunderson, B.A., Details are
available on the NPGA Expo web
site: WIP Leadership Forum.
www.npga.org/WIP
Maskey Martin Heath
July 30, 1945 - December 12, 2015
Maskey Heath of Pacific Propane passed away at the age
of 70 on December 12, 2015
at his home in Salinas with his
wife Paula and three beloved
dogs.
Maskey had more than 50
years’ experience in the Propane Industry and loved every
Maskey Heath (right), with his wife Paula and
Bob Bailey of Teeco
bit of it.
His parents had a propane business which he grew up in that his parents
sold in later years. Early in his career he also worked for Delta Gas and
Coast Gas, then joined his brother Milton Heath in business in the 1960’s
in Nevada County, CA. Their company, Superior Propane, became one
of the larger Independent Propane Retailers in California. The company
was sold in the mid 1990’s. However, Maskey and Paula remained in the
propane industry leasing tanks throughout the U.S. In 2004, Maskey and
Paula purchased Pacific Propane in Monterey County, and have enjoyed
running their family-owned business.
Maskey also belonged to many service organizations outside of the Propane Industry, and was a member of Compass Church in Salinas, CA.
His bright smile and strong industry presence will certainly be missed.
New A7794-50 and A7796-50 Sight Flow Indicator Repair Kits
The A7794-50 and A7796-50 Sight Flow Indicator repair kits contain the necessary parts to make updates or repairs as needed to A7794
& A7796 valves.
Each Repair Kit Contains:
1 Cotter Pin
2 Gaskets
2 O-Rings
1 Seat Disc
2 Seat Screws
1 Instruction Sheet
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Teeco History Quiz
Jomar T-100/UE Union End Ball Valves
Teeco acquired the equipment manufacturer PACA from AmeriGas
in 1989.
Question: What Does PACA stand for?
Answer our Teeco History Quiz question and we’ll send you a small
thank you gift for participating. We’re also including a prize for
the most humorous or inventive response.
Email your answer to: [email protected],
Fax to: 949-474-8663, Attn: Marketing Dept. or
Mail to : TEECO Products, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Dept.
16881 Armstrong Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606
Answer to last “What Is This Product?”
My service tech, Keith Heidkamp, says that the mystery
product is a Spanner Wrench used for loosening and
tightening couplings and caps. He says it can also be
used as a butt-hook for inattentive employees!
- Don Vicari, AmeriGas Hawthorne & Tonopah
Spanner Wrench. Also known as Uncle Billy Bob’s
Moonshine Jar Opener.
- Todd Deck, Acme Fuel
With side tap and actuator pad. Steel yellow lever handle.
Hot forged brass body. Extremely hard CP Brass ball. Double Viton O-rings to prevent
stem leakage. 1/2” and
3/4” Rated 600 WOG, 1”
rated 500 WOG. Temperature range -40° F to 300°
F. 100% full port. Replacement O-rings available.
Part #
Description
160-103
1/2" T-100/UE I.P.S.
160-104
160-105
160-106
3/4" T-100/UE I.P.S.
1" T-100/UE I.P.S.
1 1/4” T-100/UE I.P.S.
Spanner Hammer!
- Rick Hopkins, Ed Staub & Sons
3195-50
Spanner Wrench for
ACME Connectors
Catalog page A57
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It’s a spanner wrench for loosening or tightening couples
and caps - or - used as a last resort when your pepper spray
runs out.
- Mark, Clearwater Propane