[C320-list] Propane tank

[Ted Harrison]

Just had the valve and tank filled. Went to install the tank and the valve is now a larger size. Is this a new propane tank code or did the installer just not have the same size that was on the tank ?

Ted Harrison
1997 hull 424
Whitby Ontario 

> On Jun 5, 2018, at 12:34 PM, John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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
>> 
>>