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Parts & Consumables

Information about consumables and parts for gas station equipment. Learn about filters, hoses, nozzles, O-rings, gaskets, and valves—with recommendations based on field experience.

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Parts Categories

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Filters

Fuel filters, water separators, and filtration systems

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Hoses

Fuel hoses, vapor recovery hoses, and related components

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Nozzles

Fuel nozzles, swivels, and nozzle components

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Breakaways & Swivels

Breakaway valves, swivels, and safety components

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Valves

Solenoid valves, check valves, shear valves, and flow control

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Pumps

STP components, pump motors, and pump controllers

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Electronics

Probe sensors, meters, registers, and electronic components

⚙️

Gaskets & Seals

O-rings, gaskets, and seals for fuel systems

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Rebuild Kits

Nozzle rebuild kits, pump rebuild kits, and service kits

Parts Directory

OPW 11A Nozzle

OPW#11A

Industry standard automatic fuel nozzle with vapor recovery capability

★5

Specifications

Thread: 1-12 UNF
Flow Rate: 10 GPM
Type: Automatic shutoff
VR Compatible: Yes

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• Wayne dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$50-$80

Availability

• In stock at JME
• PetroSupply
+1 more

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks in cold weather
• Shutoff mechanism fails
• Clogs if water present

Installation Tips

Thread onto dispenser hose. Use proper torque. Check O-rings before installation.

Field Notes

Industry standard. Most common nozzle in the field. Reliable, easy to service. OPW 11A/11B nozzles are most common. Rated by field technicians who use these parts. Not by managers who've never seen a gas station.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For OPW OPW 11A Nozzle documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

OPW Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 11B (similar)
• Husky XS nozzle (compatible)
• Catlow Elite (alternative)

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OPW 11B Nozzle

OPW#11B

Automatic fuel nozzle, similar to 11A with slight variations

★5

Specifications

Thread: 1-12 UNF
Flow Rate: 10 GPM
Type: Automatic shutoff
VR Compatible: Yes

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• Wayne dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$50-$80

Availability

• In stock at JME
• PetroSupply

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Shutoff mechanism fails

Installation Tips

Thread onto dispenser hose. Use proper torque.

Field Notes

Similar to 11A. Interchangeable in most applications.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For OPW OPW 11B Nozzle documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

OPW Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 11A (similar)
• Husky XS nozzle

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Husky 1590 Nozzle

Husky#1590

Husky automatic fuel nozzle, popular alternative to OPW

★4

Specifications

Thread: 1-12 UNF
Flow Rate: 10 GPM
Type: Automatic shutoff

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• Wayne dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$45-$75

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors
• Online suppliers

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Shutoff mechanism

Installation Tips

Thread onto dispenser hose. Compatible with OPW threads.

Field Notes

Husky nozzles praised for durability. Good alternative to OPW. Popular choice for cost-conscious applications.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Husky Husky 1590 Nozzle documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Husky Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 11A (industry standard)
• Husky XS (similar)

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Husky XS Nozzle

Husky#XS

Husky XS series automatic fuel nozzle

★4

Specifications

Thread: 1-12 UNF
Flow Rate: 10 GPM
Type: Automatic shutoff

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• Wayne dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$45-$75

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Shutoff mechanism

Field Notes

Husky XS nozzles are popular alternatives to OPW. Good quality, competitive pricing.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Husky Husky XS Nozzle documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Husky Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 11A
• Husky 1590

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Catlow Elite Nozzle

Catlow#Elite

Catlow Elite automatic fuel nozzle, now part of Gilbarco Veeder-Root

★4

Specifications

Thread: 1-12 UNF
Flow Rate: 10 GPM
Type: Automatic shutoff

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$50-$80

Availability

• Gilbarco Veeder-Root distributors

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Shutoff mechanism

Field Notes

Now part of Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Good quality nozzle.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Catlow Catlow Elite Nozzle documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Catlow Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 11A
• Husky XS

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OPW 66REC Breakaway

OPW#66REC

OPW breakaway valve for fuel dispenser hoses

★5

Specifications

Type: Breakaway valve
Connection: 1-12 UNF
Pressure Rating: 100 PSI

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• Wayne dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$150-$250

Availability

• In stock at JME
• PetroSupply

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Valve fails to reseat after breakaway
• Mechanism wears out

Installation Tips

Install between dispenser and hose. Check O-rings. Test breakaway function after installation.

Field Notes

Industry standard breakaway. Reliable safety component. Test breakaway function regularly.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For OPW OPW 66REC Breakaway documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

OPW Documentation →

Alternatives

• Husky BSwivel
• Catlow breakaways

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Husky BSwivel Breakaway

Husky#BSwivel

Husky breakaway swivel for fuel dispenser hoses

★4

Specifications

Type: Breakaway swivel
Connection: 1-12 UNF

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• Wayne dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$120-$200

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Swivel mechanism wears

Field Notes

Good alternative to OPW. Breakaway and swivel in one component.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Husky Husky BSwivel Breakaway documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Husky Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 66REC
• Catlow breakaways

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Catlow Breakaway

Catlow#Various

Catlow breakaway valves, including CAM TWIST magnetic breakaways

★5

Specifications

Type: Breakaway valve
Special: CAM TWIST magnetic breakaways available

Compatibility

• Gilbarco dispensers
• All standard dispensers

Price Range

$150-$250

Availability

• Gilbarco Veeder-Root distributors

Common Failures

• O-ring leaks
• Magnetic mechanism (if applicable)

Field Notes

Leading breakaway manufacturer. CAM TWIST magnetic breakaways are innovative. Now part of Gilbarco Veeder-Root. This part exists because someone in the field needed it. The knowledge lives in the technician's head.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Catlow Catlow Breakaway documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Catlow Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 66REC
• Husky BSwivel

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PetroClear 405 Series Filter

PetroClear#405

PetroClear 405 series fuel dispenser filter

★5

Specifications

Series: 405
Micron Rating: 10-30 micron
Type: Spin-on filter
Color: Red, green, blue (filtration level)

Compatibility

• All fuel dispensers
• Gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends

Price Range

$15-$40

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors
• Online suppliers
+1 more

Common Failures

• Clogs with water contamination
• O-ring leaks
• Filter media degrades

Installation Tips

Spin on filter. Hand-tighten. Check O-ring. Replace when flow decreases or water detected.

Field Notes

Standard filters for dispensers. 405/505 series most common. Color-coding helps identify filter types (red, green, blue filters indicating different filtration capabilities). Change regularly—water kills dispensers.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For PetroClear PetroClear 405 Series Filter documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

PetroClear Documentation →

Alternatives

• PetroClear 505 series
• Cim-Tek filters

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PetroClear 505 Series Filter

PetroClear#505

PetroClear 505 series fuel dispenser filter

★5

Specifications

Series: 505
Micron Rating: 10-30 micron
Type: Spin-on filter
Color: Red, green, blue (filtration level)

Compatibility

• All fuel dispensers
• Gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends

Price Range

$15-$40

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors
• Online suppliers

Common Failures

• Clogs with water contamination
• O-ring leaks

Field Notes

Similar to 405 series. Check color-coding for filtration level.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For PetroClear PetroClear 505 Series Filter documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

PetroClear Documentation →

Alternatives

• PetroClear 405 series
• Cim-Tek filters

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Cim-Tek Fuel Filter

Cim-Tek#Various

Cim-Tek fuel dispenser filters

★4

Specifications

Type: Spin-on filter
Micron Rating: 10-30 micron

Compatibility

• All fuel dispensers

Price Range

$15-$40

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors

Common Failures

• Clogs with water contamination
• O-ring leaks

Field Notes

Alternative to PetroClear. Check compatibility with dispenser model.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Cim-Tek Cim-Tek Fuel Filter documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Cim-Tek Documentation →

Alternatives

• PetroClear 405/505 series

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OPW 10P Shear Valve

OPW#10P

OPW 10P shear valve for fuel line protection

★5

Specifications

Type: Shear valve
Size: 2" typical
Pressure Rating: 100 PSI

Compatibility

• All fuel systems
• Dispenser lines

Price Range

$200-$400

Availability

• In stock at JME
• PetroSupply

Common Failures

• Valve fails to shear properly
• O-ring leaks
• Mechanism wears out

Installation Tips

Install in fuel line. Requires OPW T-120 adjustment tool. Critical safety component.

Field Notes

Critical safety component. Requires OPW T-120 tool for adjustment. Don't try to adjust without it—you'll regret it.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For OPW OPW 10P Shear Valve documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

OPW Documentation →

Alternatives

• EBW shear valves
• Other OPW shear valve models

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EBW Shear Valve

EBW#Various

EBW shear valves for fuel line protection

★4

Specifications

Type: Shear valve
Size: Various
Pressure Rating: 100 PSI

Compatibility

• All fuel systems

Price Range

$200-$400

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors

Common Failures

• Valve fails to shear
• O-ring leaks

Field Notes

Alternative to OPW. Check compatibility and adjustment requirements.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For EBW EBW Shear Valve documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

EBW Documentation →

Alternatives

• OPW 10P

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Red Jacket STP Motor

Red Jacket / Veeder-Root#Various

Red Jacket submersible turbine pump motor

★5

Specifications

Type: STP motor
Voltage: 120V, 240V, 480V
HP: Various (1-5 HP typical)

Compatibility

• Red Jacket STPs
• 4" and 6" pumps

Price Range

$500-$2000

Availability

• Veeder-Root/Gilbarco distributors
• May require ordering

Common Failures

• Motor burnout
• Bearing failure
• Seal failure

Installation Tips

Requires STP puller. Professional installation recommended. Check voltage and HP rating.

Field Notes

Red Jacket® pumps are an industry standard for reliability and throughput. Motor failures are expensive—preventive maintenance is key.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Red Jacket / Veeder-Root Red Jacket STP Motor documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Red Jacket / Veeder-Root Documentation →

Alternatives

• FE Petro mag drives (Franklin)
• Other STP motors

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Franklin FE Petro Controller

Franklin Fueling#FE Petro

Franklin FE Petro mag drive pump controller

★4

Specifications

Type: Pump controller
Voltage: 120V, 240V
Compatibility: FE Petro mag drives

Compatibility

• Franklin FE Petro pumps
• STP systems

Price Range

$300-$800

Availability

• Franklin distributors
• Authorized service contractors

Common Failures

• Controller failure
• Electrical issues
• Sensor problems

Installation Tips

Professional installation recommended. Check wiring and voltage.

Field Notes

FE Petro mag drives are reliable. Good alternative to Red Jacket systems.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Franklin Fueling Franklin FE Petro Controller documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Franklin Fueling Documentation →

Alternatives

• Veeder-Root IQ controllers
• Other pump controllers

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Veeder-Root MAG Probe

Veeder-Root#MAG Probe

Veeder-Root magnetic probe sensor for tank monitoring

★5

Specifications

Type: Magnetic probe sensor
Compatibility: TLS-350, TLS-450, TLS-450PLUS
Length: Tank depth dependent

Compatibility

• Veeder-Root TLS systems
• TLS-350, TLS-450, TLS-450PLUS

Price Range

$200-$600

Availability

• Veeder-Root distributors
• Authorized service contractors

Common Failures

• Sensor failure
• Cable damage
• Calibration drift

Installation Tips

Requires probe puller. Professional installation recommended. Calibrate after installation.

Field Notes

Industry standard for tank monitoring. MAG probes are common. Good technical support and documentation. This system exists because someone in the field needed it. The knowledge lives in the technician's head.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Veeder-Root Veeder-Root MAG Probe documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Veeder-Root Documentation →

Alternatives

• Franklin probe sensors
• OPW probe sensors

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OPW 61Soo Overfill Valve

OPW#61Soo

OPW overfill prevention valve for fuel tanks

★5

Specifications

Type: Overfill prevention valve
Size: 4" typical
Function: Automatic shutoff at 95% capacity

Compatibility

• All fuel tanks
• UST systems

Price Range

$150-$300

Availability

• In stock at JME
• PetroSupply

Common Failures

• Valve fails to close
• Mechanism jams
• O-ring leaks

Installation Tips

Install in tank fill pipe. Critical safety component. Test after installation.

Field Notes

Critical safety component. Prevents tank overfills. Test regularly. One dispatcher. P1. P2. P3. Email. Phone. Makes sense.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For OPW OPW 61Soo Overfill Valve documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

OPW Documentation →

Alternatives

• Other OPW overfill valves
• Competitor overfill valves

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OPW 7HB Nozzle Rebuild Kit

OPW#7HB

Complete rebuild kit for OPW 7HB nozzles

★5

Specifications

Contents: O-rings, springs, seals, gaskets
Compatibility: OPW 7HB nozzles
Type: Complete rebuild kit

Compatibility

• OPW 7HB nozzles

Price Range

$15-$40

Availability

• In stock at JME
• PetroSupply
+1 more

Common Failures

• N/A - this is a repair kit

Installation Tips

Disassemble nozzle. Replace all O-rings and seals. Reassemble carefully. Test after rebuild.

Field Notes

Rebuild kits save money. Learn to rebuild nozzles—it's a valuable skill. Cost-effective alternative to new nozzles.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For OPW OPW 7HB Nozzle Rebuild Kit documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

OPW Documentation →

Alternatives

• New OPW 7HB nozzle (more expensive)
• Individual O-rings

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Husky Nozzle Rebuild Kit

Husky#Various

Rebuild kits for Husky nozzles

★4

Specifications

Contents: O-rings, springs, seals
Compatibility: Husky nozzles (various models)

Compatibility

• Husky nozzles

Price Range

$15-$40

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors

Common Failures

• N/A - this is a repair kit

Installation Tips

Disassemble nozzle. Replace components. Reassemble and test.

Field Notes

Rebuild kits for Husky nozzles. Check model compatibility.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Husky Husky Nozzle Rebuild Kit documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Husky Documentation →

Alternatives

• New Husky nozzle
• OPW rebuild kits (if compatible)

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Vapor Recovery Pump Rebuild Kit

Various#Various

Rebuild kits for vapor recovery vacuum pumps

★4

Specifications

Contents: Seals, gaskets, O-rings, vanes
Compatibility: VR pump model dependent

Compatibility

• Vapor recovery pumps
• VR2 systems

Price Range

$50-$150

Availability

• Petroleum equipment distributors
• May require ordering

Common Failures

• N/A - this is a repair kit

Installation Tips

Professional rebuild recommended. Complex assembly. Test after rebuild.

Field Notes

VR pump rebuilds are complex. Consider professional service if unsure. Saves money vs. new pump.

Manufacturer Documentation

Most of the time, manufacturer documentation guides are the best resource for troubleshooting.

For Various Vapor Recovery Pump Rebuild Kit documentation, technical specifications, installation guides, and parts catalogs, visit:

Various Documentation →

Alternatives

• New VR pump (more expensive)
• Professional rebuild service

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