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Energy Extras
Heating and Energy Needs
By Scott Chase, Energy Department Manager
As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, the Propane and Energy Department at Central Farmers Cooperative is here to meet your heating and energy needs. We are proud to serve South Dakota communities with reliable propane delivery and top-notch customer service to ensure your home, farm, or business stays warm during the coldest months. Whether you need to schedule a fill, set up a budget plan, or check your tank levels, our team provides solutions. The new Energy Force program is working very well. The program is setting up truck deliveries ensuring your propane is in the tank on time.
In addition to propane, our Energy Department provides high-quality fuel and lubricants to keep your vehicles and equipment running smoothly through the winter. From diesel and gas deliveries to premium oil products, we have you covered. Planning for winter storms? Take advantage of our bulk delivery services and fuel additives designed to prevent gelling in low temperatures. At Central Farmers Cooperative, we are committed to supporting you with dependable products and services that make a difference.
Also, it is an excellent time to top off your oil and grease needs for the new year. Take advantage of the gallons program. For every 100 gallons purchased, you qualify for a $50 gift card. We have refilled the bulk oil truck and can provide you with Cenex TMS 15w-40, and Qwiklift HTB. We also have 55-gallon barrels with fully synthetic oils on hand. Lastly, we provide bulk DEF for tractors and truck exhaust needs. Everyone at Central Farmers Cooperative’s Energy Department would like to wish our patrons a Happy New Year and we look forward to servicing all your needs in 2025.
12/27/2024
#1 Diesel Fuel & Additives
By Gerry Crawford, Energy Sales
As winter temperatures begin, Scott and I wanted to give you some information about #1 diesel, and the proper use of additives.
The true measure of your diesel fuel’s cold weather performance is measured by operability, cloud point, cold filter plugging point (CFPP) and the cetane number. Proper tank maintenance & fuel filtration is critical to ensure your fuel operates at optimal levels. Cold flow improvers are designed to extend operability of the fuel. When the cold weather starts in the fall CFC adds Cold Flow Improver (CFI) to our #2 Fieldmaster and #2 Roadmaster. With the CFI #2 fuel will generally not gel until 0 degrees.
#1 Diesel with Cenex Premium Diesel Additive is used to blend down your Cenex premium diesel tanks during transition from summer to fall/winter, helping ensure additives remain at proper levels. This is the ideal time for blending down bulk tanks, and storage tanks.
Cold flow additives do not reduce cloud point. The only way to reduce the cloud point of diesel fuel is by adding #1 fuel or warming the fuel up. Cloud point is when the temp of fuel becomes cloudy reducing the fuel flow. When the temperature of #2 diesel fuel (not air temp) is at or below its cloud point, it will not blend properly with #1 fuel or other additives.
If you’re going to be operating in 20 below temps consistently, blend your fuel 30% #2 diesel and 70% #1 diesel.
When using anti gel additives like Howes, and Power Service, it is important to know your proper treat rate and be sure to calculate it accurately. When you blend these additives remember more is not better. If you over treat, they can become counterproductive and not work. Always blend fuel & fuel additives when it is 40 degrees, or at least 10 degrees above its cloud point.
In closing we want to thank you for your business and wish you a blessed holiday season.
12/6/2024
Cenex Lubricants
By Scott Chase, Energy Department Manager
2024 has been a year of shifts in the oil and gas industry. Global prices have seen both upswings and downtrends due to a mix of global political tensions, inflation, and changes in energy policies. Crude oil prices have been impacted by OPEC+ production cuts, while natural gas prices remain volatile, largely due to fluctuations in the industry. Currently crude oil is hovering around $65 per barrel, with potential tensions in the Middle East. European and Asian markets are experiencing higher demand, particularly with winter approaching.
Now that harvest is wrapping up, it is a good time of year to start looking at what you need for spring. It is an excellent time to top off your oil and grease needs. Take advantage of the gallons program. For every 100 gallons purchased you qualify for a $50 gift card. The bulk oil truck is loaded. We can provide Super lube TMS 15-40 and Qwiklift hydraulic off it. We also have all fully synthetic oils, bulk Def, and all farm tires on hand. With that I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and we appreciate your business.
11/15/2024
CFC's Safety & Delivery Policies
As a valued propane customer, your safety is our main concern.
We would like to make you aware of our delivery policies.
Our policies follow the National Fire Protection Association mandates, state codes, insurance requirements
and the CFC credit policies.
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you this coming season.
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