[C320-list] Propane tank

[John Morrison]

Hey Ted never replaced the regulator but had the tank valve replaced. Did U find out where the gas leaked to??Don’t light a match if you smell it in the boat 💥 U probably know that propane is heavier than air and will settle into the bilge. 

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> On Jun 4, 2018, at 1:12 PM, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
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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
>>>>>> 
>>>