Veeder-Root Gross Line Fail alarm
A fuel line failed its 3 gallon-an-hour leak test.
The monitor can be set to stop that line's pumps.
It isn't always a leak: an empty tank can trip it.
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On the screen: GROSS LINE FAIL
- Write down the line, then print the alarm report.
- Check that the tank on that line has fuel.
- Look for fuel at the dispensers and the tank sump.
When to call a tech
- The tank has fuel and the alarm stays on.
- The pumps on that line have stopped.
- You see or smell fuel.
Not to be confused with
- Gross Test Fail on a tank: that's the tank's own test.
- PLLD Shutdown: the line was shut off, maybe after this.
Good to know
- Veeder-Root's team cleared 79% remotely (2018).
- The test runs right after the last sale ends.
- Federal rule: report a suspected leak within 24 hours.
- Your state can set a stricter deadline.
Who can fix it
- A tech certified on Veeder-Root consoles.
- Texas: line and tank repairs need a TCEQ-registered contractor.
Typical cost
| Job | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tech labor, weekdays | $210 an hour | Washington State contract 12825, 2026 |
| Tech labor, weekends | $420 an hour | Washington State contract 12825, 2026 |
Prices from public bids, contracts and price lists, not quotes.
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Sources: Veeder-Root 577014-243, Rev C (2026), p. 4, Veeder-Root 576013-610, Rev AC (2013), p. 29-10, Veeder-Root 577013-727, Rev B (2000), p. 2, 40 CFR 280.50, reporting suspected releases, Fuels Market News: top UST alarms of 2018, TCEQ: licensed tank contractors (RG-475c), Veeder-Root: certified technician training, Washington State contract 12825.