[C320-list] Propane tank

[Graeme Clark]

Careful with that. If the drain hose has a loop in it that dips below the outlet, any water will form a lock and prevent the gas from going overboard!
I use a foot pump to pump air through it from time to time to ensure it’s clear
Graeme


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> On 4 Jun 2018, at 20:59, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>