Fluid dispensing unit having a circulation system and a method for circulating a fluid in a fluid dispensing unit
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1. A fuel dispenser, comprising:
- a housing having a circulation system configured to circulate a fluid in a first direction from a pump through a hose to a nozzle coupled to a terminal end of the hose, and, in response to attaining a leak proof connection for fluid communication at the nozzle, in a second reverse direction wherein the fluid from the nozzle is returned to the pump, wherein the housing includes a heating element configured to heat fluid flowing through the circulation system.
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Abstract
A dispensing unit is provided having a circulation system for circulating a fluid in the dispensing unit is provided. The circulation system can include a circulation circuit, and a mechanism configured to circulate the fluid in the circulation circuit. By circulating the fluid, the fluid is counteracted from crystallizing. A method for circulating a fluid in a dispensing unit is also provided.
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1. A fuel dispenser, comprising:
a housing having a circulation system configured to circulate a fluid in a first direction from a pump through a hose to a nozzle coupled to a terminal end of the hose, and, in response to attaining a leak proof connection for fluid communication at the nozzle, in a second reverse direction wherein the fluid from the nozzle is returned to the pump, wherein the housing includes a heating element configured to heat fluid flowing through the circulation system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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