Folks - any ideas where I can get my CNG tanks refilled in Seattle?
I had no idea this service was much less available in Seattle than in Canada (BC) where we've been able to exchange CNG tanks in multiple places on our trips north.
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Triatica (GlennF)
s/v Blown Away
Sammamish, Wa
Hull #971
1989 Catalina 36
Universal M25xpb
CNG Refills
[url]http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/natural_gas_locations.html[/url]
Looks like there are a couple in Seatle that are public use.
Ken and Vicki Juul
SV Luna Loca
C34 #1090
Chesapeake Bay
Thanks Ken - these are stations where taxis and other can fill vehicel CNG tank which would require me to make up Tom's clever adapter (compelte with turning the thread on the brass fitting as he describes).
Here is the link to a map which shows locations where marine CNG tanks can be swapped.
[url]http://www.suremarine.com/cng.htm[/url]
Thanks.
Triatica (GlennF)
s/v Blown Away
Sammamish, Wa
Hull #971
1989 Catalina 36
Universal M25xpb
Also try [url]www.safgas.com[/url]
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
I reside mostly on the C34 message board. About yearly we see similiar posts about getting the CNG tanks filled. It seems to be getting harder to find places to do it. After you get your immediate needs taken care of, it might be a good idea to get one of the adapters made up for next time. Then you have the option of the taxi stand or swap out.
Ken and Vicki Juul
SV Luna Loca
C34 #1090
Chesapeake Bay
I contacted the Clean Energy Company, whose "technical specialist" assessed the Tom Sokoloski CNG adapter as follows:
"[COLOR="Blue"]We do not allow filling of CNG cylinders at our sites that are not secured to a vehicle, the set up you have will not work as all components must have a 5000psi rating and in the picture the components do not look like they do.[/COLOR] "
Clean Energy is the company that administers most of the CNG vehicle filling stations around the Seattle area.
Pesonally, I think this is a subjective opinion that stems from someone looking for a reason not to help.
Sorry, I can't help being cynical about this.
Triatica (GlennF)
s/v Blown Away
Sammamish, Wa
Hull #971
1989 Catalina 36
Universal M25xpb
Glenn,
I believe that the written instructions (parts list) for the CNG Adapter specifically state that all parts must be rated for 5000 psi. I think your cynicism is justified.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT