Does anyone know if the Accuguage tank monitor system for sale on this site can be used on a plastic diesel fuel tank? Let me know, or help with how to contact the manufacturer. Thanks. Charles Duhon "Artistry"
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Charles: Yes, They are for sale on the HOW site. No, They are not designed to work on diesel (at this time). They are going to have a updated unit in the next few weeks that WILL work with diesel. I spoke with the folks at ACU-GAGE and they said that SOME customer say they will work on diesel. If you are not in a hurry, I would recommend you wait for a few weeks and see what the mfg says about diesel.
Charles: Yes, They are for sale on the HOW site. No, They are not designed to work on diesel (at this time). They are going to have a updated unit in the next few weeks that WILL work with diesel. I spoke with the folks at ACU-GAGE and they said that SOME customer say they will work on diesel. If you are not in a hurry, I would recommend you wait for a few weeks and see what the mfg says about diesel.
Steve -
Was your conversation with Accu-Gague subsequent to the last round of discussions on this topic? I thought the last time we settled that it that the guage would work on plastic diesel tanks, i.e., our H31's? Didn't a rep of the company even respond to us, say 1-2 months ago or was I still suffering from holding tank fumes that day? I'm curious because I had this project on the short term list. Thanks.
Was your conversation with Accu-Gague subsequent to the last round of discussions on this topic? I thought the last time we settled that it that the guage would work on plastic diesel tanks, i.e., our H31's? Didn't a rep of the company even respond to us, say 1-2 months ago or was I still suffering from holding tank fumes that day? I'm curious because I had this project on the short term list. Thanks.
Not yet ready.
Don: I spoke with them in the last couple of weeks. At that time they told me that customers swear that it will work on diesel. They say it should not /would not work but if a customer says it works it must work. With that out of the way. They also indicated that within a couple/few weeks they would have an updated unit out that WILL work with diesel. I really do not know what is involved but would assume that they are going to just need to tweak the voltage/power on the lead for the diesel tank. One of the things to consider is that you need to cut a sizable hole to mount these things. I have given this some thought (as anal as I am) and think that we/I would be be off getting some teak and making a mounting box that would raise it off the surface by an 1" or 1 1/4" so I would only need to drill holes for the wires. This is just some food for thought. I also understand that they are going to have a semi custom unit with your tanks silk screened on the panel. You may want to check all of my information out with Bly at the HOW store. She is really more up to date on what is happening, when and why.
Don: I spoke with them in the last couple of weeks. At that time they told me that customers swear that it will work on diesel. They say it should not /would not work but if a customer says it works it must work. With that out of the way. They also indicated that within a couple/few weeks they would have an updated unit out that WILL work with diesel. I really do not know what is involved but would assume that they are going to just need to tweak the voltage/power on the lead for the diesel tank. One of the things to consider is that you need to cut a sizable hole to mount these things. I have given this some thought (as anal as I am) and think that we/I would be be off getting some teak and making a mounting box that would raise it off the surface by an 1" or 1 1/4" so I would only need to drill holes for the wires. This is just some food for thought. I also understand that they are going to have a semi custom unit with your tanks silk screened on the panel. You may want to check all of my information out with Bly at the HOW store. She is really more up to date on what is happening, when and why.
Now I am more confused!
The ad on HOW says no holes in tank needed! What's this about needing to drill a sizeable hole?? What's the deal?
The ad on HOW says no holes in tank needed! What's this about needing to drill a sizeable hole?? What's the deal?
I think Steve is referring to ...
the indicating unit one would read on the bulkhead, not the sending/receiving unit mounted on the tank. Right Steve? Remember, Steve always has everyting custom installed, all pretty and such, like a professional. I think he's going to build a mount for the indicating unit rather than cut a hole in the bulkhead, as with the AC and DC panels that come on the boats. The rest of us can never achieve the level of polish that Steve does (note - he admits to being anal in his post.) I will probably just hang the darn thing by a hook somewhere or use duck tape, like everything else on my boat. Yes, Steve, I'm just jealous.
the indicating unit one would read on the bulkhead, not the sending/receiving unit mounted on the tank. Right Steve? Remember, Steve always has everyting custom installed, all pretty and such, like a professional. I think he's going to build a mount for the indicating unit rather than cut a hole in the bulkhead, as with the AC and DC panels that come on the boats. The rest of us can never achieve the level of polish that Steve does (note - he admits to being anal in his post.) I will probably just hang the darn thing by a hook somewhere or use duck tape, like everything else on my boat. Yes, Steve, I'm just jealous.
The hole
The hole Steve is referring to is what you'd cut to mount the instrument at the nav station or on a locker. There are no holes that need to be cut in your tank.
The hole Steve is referring to is what you'd cut to mount the instrument at the nav station or on a locker. There are no holes that need to be cut in your tank.
Charles
Charles: Don is correct. The part of the unit I was refering to is the DISPLAY unit. This unit is? 3" x 6" x 1"deep. So that means we need to cut a hole in a bulk head to mount it. My idea here is to make a small teak frame and mount the unit to the frame. This way you only need to cut a small hole for the wire harness. The sensors a aluminum and just stick to the OUTSIDE of any non-metalic tank. They do have a solution for metal tank too, but it works different. Hope this straightens out the confusion. 'Cause you know Confusius say...................
Charles: Don is correct. The part of the unit I was refering to is the DISPLAY unit. This unit is? 3" x 6" x 1"deep. So that means we need to cut a hole in a bulk head to mount it. My idea here is to make a small teak frame and mount the unit to the frame. This way you only need to cut a small hole for the wire harness. The sensors a aluminum and just stick to the OUTSIDE of any non-metalic tank. They do have a solution for metal tank too, but it works different. Hope this straightens out the confusion. 'Cause you know Confusius say...................
acugage
The diesel application for plastic tanks will be ready in a matter of days. Get with HOW store to order now. Delivery should be 3-4 weeks. Dennis Snake River Electronics
The diesel application for plastic tanks will be ready in a matter of days. Get with HOW store to order now. Delivery should be 3-4 weeks. Dennis Snake River Electronics
Acugage on metal tanks
On Metal tanks you have to install our plastic 1/2" PVC rod. This rod has a 1" PVC male thread. The Rods are custom made to the depth of your tank less 1". If it is to close to the bottom it will read the bottom of the tank. Our unit will not read through metal. So if you have a metal tank and a couple of plastic tanks we can do it all with our unit. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
On Metal tanks you have to install our plastic 1/2" PVC rod. This rod has a 1" PVC male thread. The Rods are custom made to the depth of your tank less 1". If it is to close to the bottom it will read the bottom of the tank. Our unit will not read through metal. So if you have a metal tank and a couple of plastic tanks we can do it all with our unit. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Acugage, Diesel for Don
Don: Your right. Tweak might be the word, but a little more electronics. You can order the diesel module for plastic tanks through the HOW store for delivery in about 3-4 weeks. We are getting buried in orders so bear with us. If you have one of our panels you can just get the Diesel Module. Any other questions please e-mail me direct and give me your phone number and I will call you back. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Don: Your right. Tweak might be the word, but a little more electronics. You can order the diesel module for plastic tanks through the HOW store for delivery in about 3-4 weeks. We are getting buried in orders so bear with us. If you have one of our panels you can just get the Diesel Module. Any other questions please e-mail me direct and give me your phone number and I will call you back. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Steve: Acugage
Steve: A couple of months ago a boat owner said he installed our unit on Diesel and it worked. It may have but when we tested it, it didn't work well. The readings were not acurate. Our Diesel Module will be acurate. It can be ordered from HOW now with a 3-4 week delivery. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Steve: A couple of months ago a boat owner said he installed our unit on Diesel and it worked. It may have but when we tested it, it didn't work well. The readings were not acurate. Our Diesel Module will be acurate. It can be ordered from HOW now with a 3-4 week delivery. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Right from the horses mouth!
Okay folks, you now have it right from the horses mouth. Order your Acugage now and have them in 3-4 weeks. Don't be left behind. Y'all wanted a tank guage and now you can have one for LESS than you thought. Works on your existing non-metallic tanks. For those who have metallic tanks, they have a solution for your too.
Okay folks, you now have it right from the horses mouth. Order your Acugage now and have them in 3-4 weeks. Don't be left behind. Y'all wanted a tank guage and now you can have one for LESS than you thought. Works on your existing non-metallic tanks. For those who have metallic tanks, they have a solution for your too.
Thanks Steve
You got it now Steve. Acugage for non metalic and metalic tanks, fresh and waste. Acugage for non metalic tanks for diesel fuel. Diesel will be ready for Metalic tanks soon. Will let you know. Also our Diesel module (MODA-DS) shortly will be able to work with your standard VDO gauge if you have one. Thanks again Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
You got it now Steve. Acugage for non metalic and metalic tanks, fresh and waste. Acugage for non metalic tanks for diesel fuel. Diesel will be ready for Metalic tanks soon. Will let you know. Also our Diesel module (MODA-DS) shortly will be able to work with your standard VDO gauge if you have one. Thanks again Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Acugage & Diesel
The monitoring of Diesel fuel is just an ad on to our normal unit. If you have purchased an Acugage to monitor water & waste you just have to buy the Diesel Module for your plastic tank. The is available at present only here at HOW. Our metal tank version will be available shortly and again available only here at HOW. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
The monitoring of Diesel fuel is just an ad on to our normal unit. If you have purchased an Acugage to monitor water & waste you just have to buy the Diesel Module for your plastic tank. The is available at present only here at HOW. Our metal tank version will be available shortly and again available only here at HOW. Dennis Snake River Electronics Dennis@snake-river.org
Diesel montior in a day or two
We'll have the diesel and metal tank monitors online in a day or two. Pricing hasn't been estalished yet - as soon as it is you'll be able to buy it with a click.
We'll have the diesel and metal tank monitors online in a day or two. Pricing hasn't been estalished yet - as soon as it is you'll be able to buy it with a click.
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