[C320-list] Obsolete propane tank

[Magnuson's Time A Weigh]

Bruce,
  My experience with my 1995 model was that the propane tank does need 
to have a hydrostatic test every 12 years and is most definitely worth 
the cost.  The OPD valve will need to be installed if it does not have 
the triangular handle, which will allow you to get it refilled 
anywhere.  The new valve has to be ordered/installed by a licensed 
Propane dealer. http://choosepropane.org/test/kyperc/opdvalvebrochure.pdf

 From the information on the tank, I worked with the manufacturer to get 
the right valve ordered for the tank, and had to have it sent to my 
local propane dealer. They would not send it to me. You need to use a 
propane service dealer, like Hicks Gas or a welding supply company, not 
a filler like ACE or U Haul.  Hicks did the install and the hydro test. 
The price was not that bad.   I thought I had the receipts here but they 
must be on board so I can't give you good numbers.  If you have access 
to a dealer in a marine area, your experience may be much easier.  I 
used a dealer in central Illinois, where a tank like ours is very unusual.

I hope this helps.
Gary Magnuson
Time W Weigh # 205

On 5/2/2011 10:10 PM, Irving Grunes wrote:
> Guys,
> I think its an aluminum tank and would be expensive to replace.
> Do the math.  I think our tank has the new valve
> Irv
> 2001 #851
>
> On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM, Rick Sulewski<rsulewski at bex.net>  wrote:
>
>> Bruce,
>>
>> I wonder if your propane tank concern is a local or state code question. My
>> tank was over 15 years old when I last filled it. If you have not updated
>> the valve to the new standard, that could be a contributing variable.
>>
>> Rick
>> My-Ria #277
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Stumpp
>> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 10:17 PM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Obsolete propane tank
>>
>> Over the weekend I took our propane tank to get filled.  The man at the ACE
>> hardware store said the date  - 1998  - was older than 12 years and after
>> 12
>> years a tank had to be recertified or replaced.  When I called about having
>> it recertified I was told it would probably be cheaper to replace it.  So
>> I'm curious , has anyone else run into this and, if so, what did you do?
>>   If
>> you purchased a replacement, where did you find the small tank?
>>
>> Bruce Stumpp
>> #647, Adventure
>> Frog Mortar Creek, MD
>>
>>