Updating holding tank sensors

[Gardner Yeaw]

Bob,
Does it retain the calibration if the power is interupted? (like
when I disconnect the batteries for storage)

Gardner
78FC33
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
wrote:
>
> Hi group,
>
> Just to let you know about an upgrade I did to my holding tank
> sensors. Took maybe 3-4 hrs total to do this.
>
> Like most of us, the sensors (probes) that our rigs came with are
> prone to getting fouled. I found in the first 4 years of ownership
> that I couldn't rely on the sensors to give me an accurate reading.
>
> I found the Micropulse system while looking around in the Prevost
and
> Newell sites.
>
> What these are, are sensors that are mounted as low in the
sidewall
> of the tank as possible using a 3/4 spin in or the flat sensor
> adaptor. The flat adaptor is the one I used. The adaptor required
> drilling a 5/8 hole in the sidewall of the tank. Put some silicone
> glue to the bottom of the adaptor. Also used #10 x 1/2" stainless
> steel self tapping screws to attach the adaptor to the sidewall. I
> then wrapped the threads of the sensor using Teflon tape and
> installed the sensor by screwing it in the adaptor. Just tighten
by
> hand.
>
> The sensor is connected to the monitor using a 4 conductor flat
> modular phone cable supplied.
>
> I put the monitor alongside the fridge inside. Had to run the wire
> down behind the fridge and thru the floor to the sensors.
>
> I put a sensor in the grey and one in the black tank. The monitor
can
> also handle fresh water and LP sensors. I didn't feel the need for
> these.
>
> My findings after using this system fulltime for over 8 months now
> are great!! When I push the buttons (or can leave on
fulltime),after
> calibration it has proved to be very accurate. We love it!!
>
> To calibrate after install, you of course have an empty tank
(better
> before you drilled the holes LOL!!)you push a button for the empty
> reading for each tank. Then you fill the tanks and take another
> reading. The minicomputer in the monitor calculates the areas in
> between and registers on the display.
>
> The unit has a 5 year warrenty and are used on the high end rigs
now.
> Their web site is
> catconproducts.com
>
> The nice thing about these sensors is they use liquid pressure to
get
> a reading so there is no probe to foul. Never need cleaning.
>
> Finally an accurate reading!!
>
> Any questions, please ask...
>
> Bob Lawrence
> 84 PT36
> Fulltiming-presently in Boulder City, Nv
>