I read recently of a cleaning additive to put in the holding tank toget the guage operating again. Can't remember it, can you help with any sugesations. Thanks soo much. Art
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Art Stating the obvious first, if the sender unit is an exterior metal strip using capacitance to measure tank volume, no. Presuming the sender is an interior float, even if some magic solution works, it's likely temporary. Removing and thoroughly cleaning the float after the tank is winterized minimizes an otherwise unpleasant task.
Art Stating the obvious first, if the sender unit is an exterior metal strip using capacitance to measure tank volume, no. Presuming the sender is an interior float, even if some magic solution works, it's likely temporary. Removing and thoroughly cleaning the float after the tank is winterized minimizes an otherwise unpleasant task.
Don is right...
It's the animal fats in waste that clog up internal holding tank senders. Vinegar won't work, but a strong solution of detergent and water will help some, and MAY remove all the gunk if it's strong enough and allowed to soak long enough. But I wouldn't count on anything except pulling 'em out and cleaning 'em in detergent and water by hand to keep 'em working more than a few months again. And as long as you have a gauge that has internal senders, you can look forward to removing 'em and cleaning 'em every 2-3 years, if not more often. The Profile tank monitors http://ferriellosales.com/default.php use senders that are attached to the outside of the tank, so they never need cleaning. Their senders are compatible with Wema and SeaLand panels (also Snake River) and can use the same wiring, so you don't have replace the whole system or even do any rewiring...just swap out the senders. And the price is VERY reasonable.
It's the animal fats in waste that clog up internal holding tank senders. Vinegar won't work, but a strong solution of detergent and water will help some, and MAY remove all the gunk if it's strong enough and allowed to soak long enough. But I wouldn't count on anything except pulling 'em out and cleaning 'em in detergent and water by hand to keep 'em working more than a few months again. And as long as you have a gauge that has internal senders, you can look forward to removing 'em and cleaning 'em every 2-3 years, if not more often. The Profile tank monitors http://ferriellosales.com/default.php use senders that are attached to the outside of the tank, so they never need cleaning. Their senders are compatible with Wema and SeaLand panels (also Snake River) and can use the same wiring, so you don't have replace the whole system or even do any rewiring...just swap out the senders. And the price is VERY reasonable.
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