[C320-list] Propane tank question

[Ferris Wills]

Hi,

I used Allied Propane Service, near Richmond Marina Bay Yacht Harbor. 

Ferris

Typos by iPhone

> On May 5, 2024, at 8:38 PM, David Wellerstein via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>>