[C320-list] Propane Tank Pressure

[Chris Burti]

My tank is aluminum. Replacing these costs a bit over $100. It is cheaper in
this case to replace the valve for about $20 if your tank doesn't already
have a an OPD valve.

On 6/8/07, Jeffrey Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Bryan,
>
> Since you don't fill the tank all that often, you should look at the shape
> of the handle on the top of the tank.
>
> If it's triangle shaped then, just take it to any propane filler and
> they'll
> top it up for you just like any gas grill.  I refill mine once a year
> usually.
>
> If the handle is round or has more than three gripping points, then it may
> be the older tank with the non-OPD valve.  If you don't have the OPD tank
> and it's illegal these days for propane guys in the U.S. to refill them,
> so
> you'll need to buy a new tank.
>
> That said, the previous owner has *probably* already replaced the original
> tank with the newer one having the Overfill Protection Device.
>
> Just wanted to point this out so that you're not surprised if you find you
> still have an older tank.
>
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Martin
> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 6:58 PM
> To: 'C320-List'
> Subject: [C320-list] Propane Tank Pressure
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am preparing for an extended cruise on the boat and wanted to be sure I
> have enough propane for many meals aboard.  I have never refilled the
> propane since I've owned the boat (3 yrs) and have only now actually paid
> any attention to the pressure gauge.
>
> My question is, what should the pressure reading be for a full propane
> tank?
> I have 100psi now, is this good? Is this almost empty?  Any insight from
> the
> sage gurus on the list would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> v/r
> Bryan Martin
> #507
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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC