[C320-list] Propane tank

[John Meyers]

Ted,

You may be asking John Morrison but just in case you were asking me......

I bought a new tank from West Marine a year ago for $106, It was a special
order. It was the only place to find one that fits. I got it filled at a
local propane dealer who assured me that he was certified to fill new tanks.

John Meyers

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 4:41 PM, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com
> wrote:

> John M  where did you get the tank recertified and filled?
>
> Ted Harrison
>
> > On Jun 4, 2018, at 3:59 PM, 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
> >>
>