DANBURY, CT – In early 2024, Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation (PUMC) introduced a new generation of PLS Liquid Level Switch probes featuring an innovative adjustable mounting connection. This advancement utilized a compression fitting to lock the probe securely in place when tightened. However, the initial design, which included stainless-steel ferrules, was intended for one-time use only. (A ferrule […]
The Next-Level Vacuum Leak Detection Monitor – With Updates!
Preferred Utilities’ Vacuum Leak Detection Monitor (Model VLM-P) is the reliable choice for precise leak detection in critical fuel systems. Designed to monitor interstitial spaces in double-walled piping, enclosures, and tanks, it ensures early alerts—often before liquid is present—maximizing safety and system uptime. At Preferred, we don’t just rest on success—we build on it. Our Vacuum Leak Detection […]
Bulletproof E-Gen Fuel Systems & Monitoring for a NYC Hospital
We’re proud to showcase a recent project where our robust E-Gen fuel systems played a critical role in supporting a successful startup at a New York City hospital. The system is designed to ensure reliable fuel supply and advanced monitoring for emergency power generation—a key component for any critical facility. For this installation, we provided a double-wall, 20,000-gallon […]
Crucial Components: System Reliability at a Maryland University
Recently, our Service Crew was called to address a critical issue at a Maryland University involving an improper drum pressure reading. The investigation led to the discovery of a damaged transducer, which was unprotected due to the absence of a siphon pigtail. This small yet crucial component plays a significant role in maintaining the reliability and safety of […]
Upgrading Fuel Systems: A Loyal Customer’s Journey with Preferred
Preferred Utilities continues to deliver reliable solutions for customers across the country. Recently, a long-standing customer in Baltimore, MD, opted to replace their aging fuel system with our latest technology, a testament to the trust they’ve placed in us over the years. As part of the upgrade, we made several key modifications, including relocating the control panel to […]
Achieving ALARA With Custom Safety Solutions
In the nuclear industry, there’s nothing more important than safety. Every day, teams of safety professionals work to make sure that nuclear facilities operate as safely and efficiently as possible, with the goal of protecting workers, the general public, and the environment from unnecessary radiation exposure. Even if the exposure level is well below regulatory limits, the objective […]
A Contractor’s Guide to Hassle-Free Boiler Room Management
As seen in CONTRACTOR Magazine Full system integration offers a comprehensive solution, ensuring not only the reliability and efficiency of boiler operations but also a single source of accountability. Boiler systems are a critical component for the continuous operation of a facility. Not only do contractors need to minimize their downtime, but they must, simultaneously, maintain safe, reliable, and efficient […]
System Reliability at a Maryland University
Our Service Crew was recently called to diagnose an issue with an improper drum pressure reading at a Maryland University. What we found highlighted the importance of a small but crucial component in pressure control systems: the siphon pigtail. The Problem Upon inspection, we discovered that the transducer, responsible for providing accurate pressure readings, had been damaged. The […]
Hardening Emergency Systems: Preferred’s Submersible “Waterproof” Pumpset Performs when it Matters Most
When Hurricane Beryl swept through Texas, it highlighted the vulnerability of mission critical and healthcare facilities to extreme weather events. Power outages caused by the storm left over 2 million without electricity, posing severe challenges for 17 hospitals and additional healthcare centers due to flooding and then heat. Emergency evacuations, temporary medical setups, and the strain on healthcare […]
Preferred Day Tanks Now Approved for Florida Applications
We are pleased to announce that our 560gal and 620gal day tanks have received approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This approval opens up new opportunities for providing reliable and efficient fuel storage solutions in the state of Florida. Key Features of Preferred Day Tanks: The FSC-120 controller, also approved by the Florida DEP (EQ-995), […]