- Canada and Hawaii have used automatic temperature adjustment devices at retail fuel pumps for a number of years.
- Larger fuel retailers turn over supply very rapidly, greatly reducing the fuel's time spent in the underground, insulated tanks.Conversion Costs:
Below are the costs of converting from U.S. retail pumps to temperature-adjusted dispensers, such as the ones in Canada.
Electronic Dispensers
The approximate retail price of ATC retrofit kits range between $900 - $1800 USD per kit/dispenser supporting one, two and three product dispensers. Prices for both kit and labor generally increase with each product being piped into the dispenser. Installation labor is typically 2 - 3 hours or $200 USD per dispenser.
Bottom line: Given an average of 4 dispensers per gas station, the conversion cost per station ranges between $4,400 and $7,300.
(Estimate based on quote from a service provider involved in the aftermarket upgrading of retail petroleum dispensers for electronic and mechanical units in Canada)
Mechanical Dispensers
Most mechanicals registers can be used in after market retrofit applications as well as new dispenser construction (OEM). With the current model one Micon, per hose, is required. The approximate retail price for the Micon 500 is $1500 USD per Micon/hose. Adapter kits range in price between $5 - $375 USD per kit/dispenser. Installation labor is typically 2 - 3 hours or $200 USD per hose. Note: Mechanical dispensers are typically single and dual hose only.
Bottom line: Using the industry average of 4 dispensers per station, the total conversion cost range from $6,820 and $8,300.
(Estimate based on price quote from producer of an electronic register)