Hi Russ,
Propane is 1.5 X the density of air I.E. it goes down like water.
On my boat, the C&C engineered propane locker is under the floor just ahead
of the steering quadrant and the lid is a removable triangle shaped false
floor that goes from a point under the steering Binnacle to cover the the
steering quadrant / becomes the floor for the open transom / swim platform.
There is no seal on the lid as there is no need for it. Just a couple
drains on the bottom that lead overboard for the water / propane to drain.
Best Regards,
Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, Georgia
I would expect it is proper to have a latch AND a good seal. The
whole purpose of a propane locker is to send vapour (leak) overboard.
If a large leak escapes through an improper seal then you have a
potential path to the interior via the companionway. Not good.
As Chuck points out, a propane tank explodes due to overheating
beyond the capacity of a relief valve. They don't just blow up like
an Atomic 4 might. <TIC> <VBG> <insert other Wally type qualifications>
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35-1
At 08:29 PM 10/07/2014, you wrote:
>No latch on the propane locker?
>
>This sounds good at first, until you question what would cause a
>propane tank to explode. The tank has a pressure relief plug and
>relief valve built into the valve. I think a tank explosion would
>need direct flame, or a spark near a leak near the tank, direct
>flame for a period of time, or a hot bullet.
>
>I was curious so checked Defender cataloge and see their five
>models, all have latches. Maybe it's safer to protect the tank from
>exposure to flames than to worry about directing the force up?
>
>My tank sits in a compartment w a lid without a latch. I won't be
>adding a latch. But I wouldn't require latches be removed
>either. Best prevention is to perform a leak test when you connect
>the tank and soap joints.
>
>
>Chuck
>Resolute
>1990 C&C 34R
>Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md_______________________________________________
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