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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Unrealized, commodity contracts		$ 4,187	$ 6,566	$ 6,775
Open Position
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Unrealized, commodity contracts		4,187	6,566	6,775
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815-10 | Commodity Contract | Cost of product | Closed Positions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized, commodity contracts	[1]	13,368	11,781	17,769
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815-10 | Commodity Contract | Cost of installations and service | Closed Positions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized, commodity contracts	[1]	1,831	(202)	(440)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815-10 | Commodity Contract | Delivery and branch expenses | Closed Positions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized, commodity contracts	[1]	$ 2,098	$ (104)	$ (286)
[1] Represents realized closed positions and includes the cost of options as they expire.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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