[Public-list] Propane

[David Fisher]

Hi Pete.

I planned last year to build a locker for my tank, and while I never 
actually get around to it, I did put a bit of thought into how I'd go about 
it.

Firstly, two smaller tanks are far better than one larger: It is difficult 
to gauge exactly how much gas is left, and with two tanks you can make sure 
you always have a spare ready to go.  They're also easier to deal with and 
can be built into a more pokey area.

Secondly, all the tanks I have seen have stamped on them a warning that 
requires them to be kept upright.  I can't think of a reason why this is 
important, but have decided to go along with it, given the potential LP gas 
has to fundamentally spoil one's plans.  In this respect I think the most 
important thing is to ensure the valve is completely safe no matter what the 
boat is up to.

The tank has to be as accessible as possible, so that you aren't encouraged 
to be lazy and not turn off the tap every time.

There can be no joins anywhere in the lines apart from at the stove (or 
heater) and at the bottle.  The bottle end join has to drain overboard, 
along with the bottle.  Seperate lines are therefore required for every 
appliance.

The drain for the bottle must be at the very bottom of the tank's locker.  
It's essential that every precaution be taken to ensure that no escaped gas 
can settle, and as LP gas (propane) is heavier than air,this means drain 
goes at the bottom.  Similarly, no anti syphon or dogleg should be in the 
drain, so the locker has to be as high up as possible.

The locker must seal completely.  It must also be a seperate locker within 
the existing lockers, if that makes sense...

I hope this helps.  I'll get around to doing the same on day.

David,
Kalitsah 440
Sydney

>From: <p.a.amos at tesco.net>
>Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
>To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
>Subject: [Public-list] Propane
>Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 5:54:42 +0000
>
>I want to install a propane system preferably with the cylinder not on the 
>stern deck.The starboard cockpit locker has an 18 gal diesel tank on the 
>liner ledge.Any suggestions for location and cylinder size/shape.It must of 
>course be safely ventilated.
>Pete
>TaitTait #478
>
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