[C320-list] Propane tank

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Ted,   
I am not sure about Canada,  I have a 2000 boat (#680, in Ct).  Two years ago I had to get the tank re-certified. 
Thar required a new design safety valve be installed in top of tank and a max. pressure test, etc.
cost about $35 total.   The new valve was manadatory........


Art



-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, Jun 3, 2018 8:59 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Propane tank

Thank you everyone. An easy take out. Small tank.


I will get the tank filled and look for leaks. It might be the release valve. 

When I pull the tank. I cleaned the holding bed and found the drain was plugged. I will take care of this as well. It looks like PO fixed a leak here with silicone. 

Thanks everyone

Ted Harrison
1997 hull 424
Whitby Ontario 

> On Jun 3, 2018, at 12:32 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> As far as needing to be recertified, the place where you have it filled
> will know by the dates stamped on the tank.
> 
> BTW, Last week when I went to turn on the gas I discovered it was still on
> from last year, my bad, but seemed we still had gas. But it it s newer tank
> which we bought a couple years ago
> 
> John Meyers
> 
> On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 12:16 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optimum.net
>> wrote:
> 
>> 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
>>>