[C320-list] Propane tank

[John Morrison]

In Canada if tank is 10years or older it will not be filled. A new valve must be installed with the new date stamped on the tank. Costs about 30CAD, hell of a deal!
JohnM
1999#574

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> On Jun 4, 2018, at 8:43 AM, millers1 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
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