LPG gas locker

[Stevclev]

Hi, We have just bought a 1979/80 Relcraft Sapphire 23ft cruiser. We hope to use her on the inland waterways and are in the process of readying her for the BSS inspection. Could anyone advise or suggest on the best way forward as regards the securing and stowage of the 4.5kg LPG cylinder. Some have told us to get a cylinder locker, others have said stick it on a bracket on the stern. All views gratefully received - Thanks!!!

 

[EUXINE_Rival]

All depends what space you have available. A gas locker is greatbut needs to be fire resistant resin or I suppose you could make one from metal. It needs a tight fiting lid, a drain which exits the hull above the waterline and a seperate vent. A lot to achieve on a small boat. Also you might like to think about the length of pipe between the bottle and the cooker, the shorter the better.

 

[boots1]

Calor Marine
From the calor web site
Shophttp://www.calormarineshop.co.uk/marine_gas/boat_safety_scheme.htm
Gas cylinders should be stowed in dedicated locker which must be gas-tight to the height of the regulator and valve (see best practice installation) .
such a compartment or box shall be above the waterline (see best practice installation) with gas proof and flame retarding sides and bottom, have a lid or cover and allow for escaping gas to be vented overboard.

The compartment or box should be constructed of sheet of 0.9mm (20w.g.) minimum thickness, with joins welded or brazed, or fire-retarded glass fibre reinforced plastic of adequate thickness and have a fire resistance of 30 minutes.

All containers should be installed in an upright position with the valve uppermost and not be adjacent to any cooking or heating appliance, or in an engine, fuel or battery compartment (see best practice installation) .
5.3 CYLINDER STORAGE

For existing boats, cylinders may stowed on brackets or shelves fixed to the outside face of the transom, but this is not recommended practice.

In these circumstances the cylinders, regulators and associated pipework must be protected from mechanical damage in the event of a collision and be ventilated to allow escaping gas to flow directly overboard. Cylinders can be stowed on deck providing that any escaping gas cannot enter the interior of the vessel.

Cylinders on deck should be approximately 1m away from hatches or openings into the boat, which should not be in the path of escaping gas, as LPG is heavier than air. In all cases the cylinders must be secured to prevent excessive movement (see marine gas safety) .
Go to Calor website, Lots of interresting things to read there.

None of this is my work.
Bt