[C320-list] Propane tank

[Elizabeth Schwartz]

Ahoy....The tank can be re certified,,,,just had mine done this spring 
at large propane facility...At no charge!...Joe...#245


On Sun, Jun 03, 2018 at 10:50 AM, John Morrison wrote:

> There are also “O” rings on the hoses  fittings which should probably 
> be replaced. JohnM
> 1999#574
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 3, 2018, at 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…
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Never leave your solenoid on when the stove isn’t in use and it’s a 
>> good rule for the tank valve as well.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris Burti
>> Commitment #867
>> Farmville, NC
>>
>> 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.
>> The tank is now empty.
>> How do you remove  the tank and does it need to be recertify?
>>
>> The gas should not have leaked out. What should I replace while I 
>> have the tank out?
>>
>> Are the threads just wrapped  with plumbers tape?
>>
>> Ted Harrison
>>
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