Updating holding tank sensors

[Bob Lawrence]

http://www.catconproducts.com
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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>