[C320-list] Propane tank

Thu Jun 7 17:31:12 PDT 2018

Ted,

>From my current understanding tanks manufactured before 2001 had the old
size fittings. I had that problem and replaced the old 1997ish tank and
hose/fittings to fit the new tank.

John Meyers
#409 1997

On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 7:42 PM, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com
> wrote:

> 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
> >>
> >>
>