Tanks monitoring systems

[hapjack]

We are having trouble with our monitoring gauges. when tanks are empty they still read 1/4 to full. How is the best way to clean the sensors. hapjack #2083 Thank You

 

[Invizatu]

Tank gauges are notorious for not being accurate. I'm sure others will chime in with their experiences. We regard the gauges at best as suggestions.

 

[branson4020]

They will never work right. You will never be able to keep them clean. Put tape over the idiot lights and learn to estimate.

 

[ccupton]

I have found that if you put a bag of ice in your tank before you leave on your trip the ice will slide around in there and clean the tank and sensors up. Black tank only !!!!

 

[aatauses]

We have tried conventional cleaners you can get at Camping World---they worked for a few days and then ours usually read full. We decided ,with a little experiment/experience to empty the tanks every 3rd or 4th day---works great.
Currently in Apache Junction for the winter
al

 

[cookie]

I never look at the useless gauges. When the black tank nears the end the toilet will burp a bit. That's when it gets drained. When I hear the shower gurgling I know that's the sign to empty that grey tank. And when my wife complains that the water wont go down in the kitchen sink, that's when it's time for that tank.
You will learn from experience when the time is right.

Peace
Dave

 

[tweber]

I have used Cookie's highly "scientific" method for years, there is no guess work involved and it never fails (as long as you can hear burping, gurgling, and DW conplaining.

 

[Speedy]

I have used Cookie's highly "scientific" method for years, there is no guess work involved and it never fails (as long as you can hear burping, gurgling, and DW conplaining.

My sensors don't work either and I hear a lot of burping, gurgling and complaining coming from the DW.

 

[wdk450]

Answer: You replace the internal tank level probes with one of these systems which use a sensing tape on the OUTSIDE of the tanks:
http://tweetys.com/search.aspx?find=see+level
This involves some new monitoring system purchase money, and accessing the tanks to put the sensor strip on the side of each one.

 

[brianharrison]

Garnet Technologies make the SeeLevels --> Link to SeeLevel RV Products.

I have the 709-4PH for my Landmark - plus an extra monitor (709-4) for beside the UDC. Great system with external sensors. Can use existing wiring.

Brian

 

[JohnDar]

My experience has become when the black tank starts burping, all tanks get dumped. Only exception is to open the valve for Gray #1 if we're using the washing machine and I haven't dumped in a couple of days. My sensors will read "empty" at the beginning of the season, after they've dried over winter storage. Then they're useless after they see liquid again. I've looked at the SeaLevel system, and think it's probably great, but it's not a "gotta do" project.

 

[Brandon.Prewitt]

I agree the sensors don't work. If connected to sewer, why do you close the grey? Just to wash the line after dumping the black?

I left the grey closed and when it back filled the shower, the smell was horrible. Not worth it to me.

I close the greys before dumping the black and let the sink run. When the black is fully flushed I let the grey open again.