[C320-list] Propane tank

[Ted Harrison]

John, have you ever replaced the regulator or pressure valve?

Ted Harrison

> On Jun 4, 2018, at 12:41 PM, John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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
>>>>> 
>>