[C320-list] Propane tank question

[--Bill]

My propane tank is not the standard RV/BBQ size.  When it needed recertification I stopped by a small local propane supplier and got it recertified for around $25.  My understanding is that the big propane suppliers won’t do recertIfication, so look around for a local (as opposed to national chain) supplier.  My thinking is that if parts are needed, they can replace them.  If the tank is bad, they just won’t recertify;  if tank is still good then why buy new?    

—Bill Ackerman 
1995 #240
Gulfport FL

> On May 5, 2024, at 6:44 PM, SV Osprey via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> It’s out of code…probably best to replace the tank, valve and regulator.
> Elan
> Sv Osprey
> 1997 Catalina 320
> 
>> On May 5, 2024, at 6:27 PM, Steven Morgan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Have the tank and valve “recertified “ at a real propane dealer.  I did mine
>> I forget how much but no a lot of $.  
>> Thanks
>> Steve Morgan
>> Salt shaker #221 1995
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 11:47 AM, Jeffrey Brown via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’m sure you’re going to get a lot of responses on this but I would replace the entire tank and valve. You should also replace the solenoid valve as well. Catalina direct sells the entire package.
>>> 
>>> Jeff Brown
>>> 949-350-5123
>>> 
>>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 8:37 AM, SV Osprey via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Can I replace the old valve on my 1997 propane tank with the OPD valve or should I replace the tank entirely. Would a new tank fit, has any one checked? Thanks in
>>>> Advance.
>>>> 
>>>> Elan
>>>> Sv Osprey
>>>> 1997 Catalina 320