[C320-list] Propane tank

[Warren Updike]

Good point, Graeme. I had this issue. I think if you shorten the hose attached to the thru-hull, that may pull the loop out of the drain line. In my case, I was anxious to get out of the "hole" and just used a bit of line to tie to the hose and pull it up so it would drain. It's been that way now for some years.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)

-----Original Message-----
From: Graeme Clark [mailto:cg at skyflyer.co.uk] 
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 4:47 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Propane tank

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
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>