[C320-list] Propane tank question

[David Wellerstein]

Anyone in the SF Bay Area who can recommend a propane service to do this?

Thanks!

David
C320 #118 Dream Catcher

> On May 5, 2024, at 5:45 PM, Elliott Womack via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>>