The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) has announced that the 2012 edition of Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware (PEI/RP400-12) is now available for purchase.
 
The newly revised and updated PEI/RP400-12 is based on the original document, which was first published in 2002 and reaffirmed in 2007. It is a 20-page manual representing a synthesis of petroleum marketing industry practices, manufacturers’ recommendations and regulatory standards.
 
PEI/RP400-12represents the consensus recommendation of the PEI Electrical Continuity Testing Committee, which includes representatives from petroleum marketing, equipment manufacturing, regulatory organizations, and service and installation contractors.

The document was written as an industry service to provide a concise recommended standard procedure for testing the electrical continuity of fueling hoses, breakaway valves, swivels, nozzles and other hanging hardware used in dispensing petroleum products. The document focuses on gasoline and diesel fuel-dispensing equipment typically attached to motor vehicle fueling dispensers located at vehicle fueling facilities.
 
Included are chapters covering testing times and equipment, safe work practices, test procedures, pass/fail criterion, locating and correcting problems and documenting test results. Two appendices present a sample form for recording continuity data and a picture summary of the continuity test procedure.
 
The single-copy price for RP400-12 is $40 for PEI members or $95 for nonmembers. PEI’s recommended practice can be purchased by visiting www.pei.org/RP400 or calling 918-494-9696.

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in the manufacture and distribution of equipment used in the petroleum and energy handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the petroleum and energy handling equipment industry, and is committed to promoting the value of distributor services, and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information on PEI or its membership, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.