Waste Tank Level Indication Hunter 33 2004

[MichaelStacy]

My waste tank level indicator has not worked for years. I rely on using a flashlight at top of tank to see level. Now, i would like to fix this. I am wondering if i can change the level sensing to the same as the water/waste tanks (outside copper strips (measuring capacitance, i guess). This way i don't have to mess with the inside sensor.

Thoughts?

Thank you,

Michael Dobrzensky

 

[Ken13559]

Yes you can change to Snake River(still in business?) type using conductive strip outside your plastic tank. My h326 comes with this strip tank level.

This SailboatOwners site has the tank level you're looking for.
Raritan Tank Level Monitor (sailboatowners.com)

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

I am wondering if i can change the level sensing to the same as the water/waste tanks (outside copper strips (measuring capacitance, i guess). This way i don't have to mess with the inside sensor.

That's exactly what I did a couple of years after getting the boat new in 1999. If your current sensor relies on a float in a cylindrical cage, mine never worked for more than a few weeks after each cleaning. You can use your existing wiring but the sensor and indicator will be all new.

The above should say "ORIGINAL SENSOR".

Due to the shape of the tank, the sensor strips were mounted at an angle on the recommendations of the manufacturer.

 

[Peggie Hall HeadMistress]

SCAD tank monitors Scad Tank Monitors are top rated. They use sensors that attach to the outside of the tank, will work on any material but metal (and they have an internal sensor for metal tanks)...highly reliable and reasonably priced.

--Peggie

 

[kbgunn]

The sender originally installed is (relatively) inexpensive. Search for KUS or Wema SSL 16 sender.
Run you about $50.

Your boat, your choice.

 

[Scott B]

Replaced mine couple of years ago. Was straight forward, no issues. Got it from the SBO store here.

Hunter Tank Monitors

Hunter Tank Monitors

shop.hunterowners.com

 

[Dalliance]

SCAD tank monitors Scad Tank Monitors are top rated. They use sensors that attach to the outside of the tank, will work on any material but metal (and they have an internal sensor for metal tanks)...highly reliable and reasonably priced.

--Peggie

Thanks, Peggy. On your recommendation, I‘ve just ordered the SCAD two tank monitor from Defender for my fiberglass water and waste tanks. My tank monitor system to date has been intuition, guesswork & surprise. The surprises did improve my intuition over the years, but this will be a big improvement.

 

[BroncoJohn]

$36 per sensor from New Providence Marine. I installed these on my fresh and black water tanks recently.
New Providence Marine Tank Monitors & Tank Level Sensors

 

[Peggie Hall HeadMistress]

[QUOTE="Dalliance, post: 1783015, member: 73864] The surprises did improve my intuition over the years....[/QUOTE]