[C320-list] Propane tank question

[Bob Borelli]

I replaced the original 1995 aluminum propane cylinder with a new Worthington Aluminum LPG Cylinder 10lb (2.4 gal) purchased from West Marine.
Dimensions are similar to the original - vertical 16.5" high x 10.25"dia.
Added Starboard 3/4" thick to bottom of the locker to bring the tank higher.
Propane added at U-Haul.
Also installed Regulator Kit & Solenoid kit from Catalina Direct.
But I replaced the pressure gauge that came with the CD kit with new
2.5" MEASUREMAN Glycerin Filled Plumbing Pressure Gauge from Amazon.

Bob Borelli 1995 C320 no. 209    Sailing Associates, Maryland
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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Ferris Wills via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:51 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Cc: Ferris Wills <ferriswills707 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Propane tank question

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
>>>
>>>