[C320-list] Propane tank

[John Meyers]

The other John M,

Thanks for that reminder that propane is heavier than air. There is a drain
for water in the propane locker and now I know that leaked propane should
go out that drain also. Best to make sure it is clear by pouring in some
water from time to time.

John Meyers
Wind Chime #406

Muskegon, MI

On Mon, 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
> >>>>>>
> >>>
>