[C320-list] Propane tank

[Ted Harrison]

No Gas in the tank to test. Will take to get refilled tonight. 

Ted Harrison

> On Jun 4, 2018, at 3:16 PM, John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> 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. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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
>>> 
>>> 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
>>>>>>> 
>>>>