Updating holding tank sensors

[Bob Lawrence]

Yes, it retains info. This was one of my questions also when checking
them out.
By the way, my cost was approx $150 for the monitor and $50 ea. for
the sensors.
Bob

>
> 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
> >
>