Updating holding tank sensors

[Gardner Yeaw]

Bob,
Where did you get them from?
Gardner
78FC33
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
wrote:
>
> 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
> > >
> >
>