Abstract: A lighting tower system comprises a tower having adjacent telescoping sections, the telescoping sections sliding relative to one another between retracted and extended positions, and the telescoping sections comprising at least an upper section and a lower section. A light assembly is rotatably mounted to the upper section such that the light assembly may be rotated from a first position parallel to the tower to a second position extending away from the tower. A storage container is positioned in the bed of a vehicle, and the tower is fitted in the storage container and connected to the storage container by a folding mechanism, the folding mechanism permitting the tower to move between a folded position inside the storage container and an upright position extending out of the storage container when the tower is retracted and the light assembly is in the first position.

Abstract: A system is provided herein for monitoring quality of cooking oil, the system including: at least one sensor for detecting a percentage of total polar materials in cooking oil; at least one transmitter for transmitting the detected percentage; and, a data acquisition system located remotely from the sensor, the data acquisition system including a receiver configured for receiving the transmitted detected percentage. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a system may be provided which allows for large scale monitoring of cooking oil at multiple locations.