[C320-list] Propane cylinder replacement

[Rick From Inflate Co]

My valve stripped so I just picked up a new tank at west marine that included the knob but not the valve. Was apx $150 but nice and shiny :)

Thank you and please excuse any grammatical and/or  typographical  as sent from iPhone.

Rick Portanova | President | CEO
INFLATE CO, INC.
www.InflateCo.com
949-340-0104 Office


On Jun 17, 2013, at 5:12 AM, amshd2 at aol.com wrote:

> 
> I have an old tank as well w/o a OPD .. If you are around Annapolis you can take it to Annrundale Gas. They put one on for $25 and inspected tank as well.
> 
> Tony 
> Hull 30 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 5:29 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Propane cylinder replacement
> 
> 
> I did the same thing.  Had to find an industrial gas supplier, who sent my tank 
> off to have valve replaced.  They re-certified the tank, replaced the valve and 
> filled it for around $25.  One of the better deals I've had while boating.
> Mike Ott
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Jun 16, 2013, at 4:46 PM, "Rick Sulewski" <rsulewski at bex.net> wrote:
> 
>> Doug,
>> I took my tank with the older valve to a propane tank/fueling vendor and
>> they installed the correct upgraded valve for $20...no need to buy a new
>> tank, just buy an upgraded valve that meets the new safety & environmental
>> requirements.
>> Rick
>> My-Ria 1995 320 #277
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Doug Treff
>> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 4:38 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Propane cylinder replaement
>> 
>> I need to replace my propane cylinder, as it has the old style OPD valve on
>> it. None of my local propane vendors will fill it. They claim it's against
>> the law. I have been looking at the "Lite Cylinder" which is made of
>> Fiberglass and is see through so you know how much fuel is left.
>> Link here:
>> http://www.backcountry.com/lite-cylinder-10-lb-propane-cylinder
>> 
>> Have any of you tried this as a replacement" Dimension wise it loos to be a
>> fit but I am concerned about the top, which looks a little larger than the
>> one I have.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> --
>> Doug Treff
>> doug at treff.us
> 
>