[C320-list] Propane tank

[P.F. Ross]

Ted, I also found the drain line was plugged on my 23-year-old boat when I
was washing out the locker.

Turns out there is a perforated metal screen that is pushed up into the
bottom of the vent fitting on the stern of the boat.  In my case, it was
completely clogged with dirt on the upstream side of the screen.  I removed
the vent fitting, removed and cleaned the screen and now it all drains
fine.  You may be able to remove and clean the screen without removing the
vent fitting if you use some kind of a pick or bent wire to reach up inside
to snag it (and then you don't drop the screen into the drink).

Regards,

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206
Naples, FL

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 6:46 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:

> JEM,
>
> Steel is what the records show.
>
> John Meyers
>
> On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:16 PM, John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > Hey JohnM this is the other JohnM. Is the tank you bought aluminum? If so
> > $106 is a real deal as I priced them and they were well +of $200.
> > Henceforth I’ll identify as JEM.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Jun 4, 2018, at 6:42 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > 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
> > >>>>
> > >>
> >
>