Is it possible to buy OPV valves and for a reasonably handy person to install and then get tank and valve certified?
Fred Hazzard From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 12:08 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Do I really need OPV Valve on LPG tanks On Jan 23, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Fred Hazzard <fredhazz...@spiritone.com> wrote: Assuming I get a OPV valve, how is that going to effect the operation of my propane stove and water heater? The water heater is a demand system that lights when water flows. I switched over the valves on my system a few years back, and have seen no difference in the way things work. I'm not quite sure why someone would have problems; the ONLY thing the OPV valve does is keep the tank from being over-filled, sort of like a relief valve, but based on the actual propane level in the tank, not the pressure. Another question; can I get the clear fiber glass tanks that are tall and narrow to fit the locker? I've only seen the 10- and 20-lb tanks in the fiberglass. Still; another question; how and where do I get a tank recertified? You should be able to take them to any major propane distributor; they can change out the old valves to OPV, and should be able to advise you on where to get re-certified (assuming they can't handle that themselves). But by the tim you pay to replace the valve AND re-certify the tank, a new tank might be the better option. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^(
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