Propane shutoff

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zigracer

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May 20, 2004
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Hunter MH 40 Noank, CT
Just wondering what the protocol is here: On my new MH 40, the propane tank is located inside a second compartment that is inside a lazarette compartment. It is not easy to access once the tank is installed.

The question is: Should I turn the propane on and off at the tank each time I use it? I used to do this on my H36, but all I had to do was open a hatch and turn the valve. I would have to empty out anything stored in the compartment, then open the second door to reach inside the special propane locker. Seems like they mounted the propane tank out of the way on purpose.
 
kloudie1

kloudie1

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Nov 6, 2006
10,116
Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Typically there is a "fail safe" solenoid at the tank in the locker. It requires power to open.. That would be turned off anytime you aren't using propane. The mechanical valve would stay on.. The solenoid control switch usually has an indicator light on it and is close to the stove.
 
centerline

centerline

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Mar 20, 2012
3,983
Cal 34-III, MacGregor 25 Salem, Oregon
zigracer said:
Just wondering what the protocol is here: On my new MH 40, the propane tank is located inside a second compartment that is inside a lazarette compartment. It is not easy to access once the tank is installed.

The question is: Should I turn the propane on and off at the tank each time I use it? I used to do this on my H36, but all I had to do was open a hatch and turn the valve. I would have to empty out anything stored in the compartment, then open the second door to reach inside the special propane locker. Seems like they mounted the propane tank out of the way on purpose.
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Im sure they did mount the propane locker out of the way... in an attempt to keep as much easily usable room as possible.
But as kloudie said... for daily use, use the fuel solenoid anytime you dont need propane, and when you leave the boat for any length of time, shut the tank valve off.
 
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Benny17441

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May 24, 2004
7,188
CC 30 South Florida
Kloudie is correct, you should have an electrical solenoid remote switch located within arms length near the galley. Just leave the tank valve open and make sure you turn the solenoid off after using the stove. This solenoid switch is designed to default to off in case of failure as a safety enhancer. I go a step further and shut of the breaker for the solenoid at the 12V electrical panel. The tank itself is protected by a pressure valve against a catastrophic leak besides being in an enclosed locker which vents outside the hull. It is always good to use your sniffer (nose) when you first come aboard to detect any unlikely propane leaks.
 
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