Hello everyone... Ok, so I remember reading that other people have had this problem before me but I can't remember what exactly they said about it. I have a Hunter 340 (2000 model) and it comes with a Wema holding tank indicator. Well my tank indicator (as has happened to many before me) has given up the ghost and I need a new one. Right now it constantly reads full even after I have pumped out the tank... so I know it's busted but I don't know what indicator to get replace it. I don't think I want the same one that I had before because obviously the Wema tank indicator has a tendency to break and I would hate to have to do this again in a few years (not thinking this job is going to be pretty). So any suggestions? Any Hunter owners out there done this and know of an tank indicator that would work? Or should I just replace with the same indicator and simply hope that this doesn't happen again in a few years? Thanks in advance for all the help... -Levin
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tank guage
Levin I'd first assume the guage is fouled which is likely to happen regardless of what brand you choose to replace it with. It's just screwed into the tank so try removing and cleaning it and you'll probably fix the problem. If it is a plastic tank, you can use one of the Snake River sensors on the exterior of the tank which has obvious advantages. Don
Levin I'd first assume the guage is fouled which is likely to happen regardless of what brand you choose to replace it with. It's just screwed into the tank so try removing and cleaning it and you'll probably fix the problem. If it is a plastic tank, you can use one of the Snake River sensors on the exterior of the tank which has obvious advantages. Don
Flush kit
sold by Wema may "fix" the problem. Alternatively, check your local RV dealer for a chemical flush whereby you fill the tank with the mixture and water and agitate it as best you can by moving the boat, and then flush. I've had 2 Wema gauges on 2 different tanks (1 alum; 1 plastic) both work(ed)fine
sold by Wema may "fix" the problem. Alternatively, check your local RV dealer for a chemical flush whereby you fill the tank with the mixture and water and agitate it as best you can by moving the boat, and then flush. I've had 2 Wema gauges on 2 different tanks (1 alum; 1 plastic) both work(ed)fine
The sender needs cleaning...
It's clogged up with the animal fats in waste...it happens to the senders in all waste holding tanks. The flush kit gets rid of the worst of it..but unless you get it completely clean, it'll just clog up again sooner than it took the first time. To get it completely clean, you don't need any chemicals, just a strong solution of detergent in the tank to emulsify the fats so they can be flushed out. Or better yet, a system that doesn't have an internal sender.
It's clogged up with the animal fats in waste...it happens to the senders in all waste holding tanks. The flush kit gets rid of the worst of it..but unless you get it completely clean, it'll just clog up again sooner than it took the first time. To get it completely clean, you don't need any chemicals, just a strong solution of detergent in the tank to emulsify the fats so they can be flushed out. Or better yet, a system that doesn't have an internal sender.
Ok it's clogged...
So it seems everyone agrees that the sender is clogged... so what exactly do I do to fix that? It sounds like I can fill the tank with something and then flush it out but what exactly should I fill it with? Detergent? If so does that mean regular laundry detergent or some other special type of detergent. Also do I have to do anything other than fill it with detergent and just let it sit for a while and then use the "pump-a-head" to drain it? If so what more needs to be done. If I can do this without having to remove the sender this would be all the better as getting to my sender is no small task. But if I had to I know where it is at.. I just don't relish the job. Thanks again for all the help... -Levin
So it seems everyone agrees that the sender is clogged... so what exactly do I do to fix that? It sounds like I can fill the tank with something and then flush it out but what exactly should I fill it with? Detergent? If so does that mean regular laundry detergent or some other special type of detergent. Also do I have to do anything other than fill it with detergent and just let it sit for a while and then use the "pump-a-head" to drain it? If so what more needs to be done. If I can do this without having to remove the sender this would be all the better as getting to my sender is no small task. But if I had to I know where it is at.. I just don't relish the job. Thanks again for all the help... -Levin
Hey Peggie
What do you mean "animal fats in waste"? Everyone knows that animal fats get digested -- and end up in your arteries.
What do you mean "animal fats in waste"? Everyone knows that animal fats get digested -- and end up in your arteries.
Hopefully not all of them......
I suspect that the vast majority just go right through your system. Cheers, Bob s/v X SAIL R 8
I suspect that the vast majority just go right through your system. Cheers, Bob s/v X SAIL R 8- Status