Veeder-Root Overfill alarm
The tank is fuller than its overfill limit.
The limit is usually set near 95% full.
Veeder-Root's step: stop the delivery, check for spills.
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On the screen: OVERFILL ALARM
- Tell the driver to stop the delivery now.
- Look for fuel at the fill pipe and spill bucket.
- Fuel spilling? Use the emergency cutoff.
- Write down the tank number, then print the report.
When to call a tech
- No delivery was going on when it went off.
- The level on the screen doesn't look right.
- Fuel spilled and needs cleaning up.
Not to be confused with
- High Product: over a lower limit. No more deliveries for now.
- High Water: water in the tank, not too much fuel.
Good to know
- Federal rule: a spill over 25 gallons is reported in 24 hours.
- Smaller spills must be cleaned up right away.
- Can't finish the cleanup in 24 hours? Report it.
Who can fix it
- A tech certified on Veeder-Root consoles, for the probe.
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. 7, Veeder-Root 576013-610, Rev AC (2013), p. 29-5, Gilbarco MDE-3893V (2026), p. 2-3, 40 CFR 280.53, spills and overfills, Fuels Market News: top UST alarms of 2018, Veeder-Root: certified technician training, Washington State contract 12825.