[C320-list] Propane tank question

[Elliott Womack]

Opd  valves (overfill protection device) are required now. They won't fill
it without one. No big deal. Get them to replace the valve and recertify
and carry on

On Sun, May 5, 2024, 7:18 PM --Bill via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>