5) Inventories

The Partnership’s product inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market computed on the weighted average cost method. All other inventories, representing parts and equipment are stated at the lower of cost or market using the FIFO method. The components of inventory were as follows (in thousands):


	March 31, 2016		September 30, 2015
Product	$	25,271	$	35,599
Parts and equipment		20,289		20,072

Total inventory	$	45,560	$	55,671