alcohol pressure tank

[hnepf]

can anyone suggest a source for a pressure alcohol tank for the alcohol stove on my 30' 1980 catalina

 

[Rob 1981 Cat 3019642]

This could be what you need...

West Marine has one. It says that it is for diesel and kerosene. My boat has one like this but my stove had been converted to run off kerosene by the previous owner. I have no idea what that conversion consists of - I wouldn't have thought that any conversion was needed to run kerosene in a pressurized alcohol stove. The WM one is over $150. Sounds overpriced to me. Can your tank be fixed?

 

[hnepf]

alcohol pressure tank A

Rob,Thanks for the suggestion which I will persue ASAP. My tank was found to be pretty rusty, particulatly on the bottom, which I attribute to condensation and the resulting constant presence of moisture. When I decided to sand and refinish the tank it became apparent that the tank wall had become porous due to the rusting and repair became questionable. I also had a pressure gauge that needed a new needle. Altogether seemed like a replacement tank was the best idea - until I began to look for one!!Thanks again, I will post how it all works out.HNepf

 

[beeltee]

pressure tank

Why would you want to keep the stove? I took the stove/oven out of my 30 and trashed it. Gave me a lot more room in the lazarette, and also freed up space where the stove/oven was. I kept the gimbel, turned it upside-down, and mounted a small propane stove on it and used the area below for more storage etc. I never did trust that alcohol anyway. Just my solution. ps. my tank was still good.#2041 Kevin