[C320-list] Propane tank

[Scott Thompson]

In addition to the checks below, I try to do an easier test often during 
the season: Open the gas valve and the solenoid to pressurize the 
system, and note the pressure. Then turn the main gas valve off while 
leaving the solenoid on. If you have no leaks in the system then the 
pressure will stay constant. If it hasn't changed after a few minutes 
then that is a sign of no leaks. But if the pressure drops after a few 
minutes then you have a leak somewhere and need to do the test procedure 
Chris describes below to find and correct it. For this test to be 
effective the gas valve needs to be thoroughly closed so that the system 
is no longer receiving pressure from the tank. Since this puts gas in 
the system I tend to do the test at the start of a cruise, just before 
the first use of the stove.

Scott Thompson



On 6/3/2018 8:27 AM, Chris Burti wrote:
> If you have a gas grill, it works the same. ¾” wrench or adjustable wrench will remove the regulator fitting, no tape. Gas fittings are the reverse of normal threads…turn clockwise to loosen, counter clockwise to tighten…leftie tightie, rightie loosie…
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> You are correct, gas should not have leaked out. After you replace the gas bottle, open the valve first without turning on the gas solenoid and check all fitting between the tank and the solenoid with soapy water. Tighten any fittings with bubbles forming. After that, turn on the solenoid and check all fittings from there to the stove.
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> Never leave your solenoid on when the stove isn’t in use and it’s a good rule for the tank valve as well.
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> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Commitment #867
> Farmville, NC
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> From: Ted Harrison
> Sent: Sunday, June 3, 2018 7:50 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Propane tank
>
> Came to the boat and left my propane tank open.
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> The tank is now empty.
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> How do you remove  the tank and does it need to be recertify?
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> The gas should not have leaked out. What should I replace while I have the tank out?
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> Are the threads just wrapped  with plumbers tape?
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> Ted Harrison
>