[C320-list] Propane tank

[John Morrison]

I had the same issue and just replaced the hose. I tried to give it some slope to facilitate draining but it still traps water. The issue on my boat is the thruhull is installed on a downward slope and traps water just inside it. Not sure I want to reposition the thruhull but I might one day. I blow out the hose when I think of it. 
JEM
1999#574

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> On Jun 5, 2018, at 12:13 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
> 
> 
>> 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
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>> 
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