[C320-list] Waste tank dectector locations

[Donald Lawson]

Warren
Thanks for the info. I will be using a Sensa Tank Marine 100 with the 22 gal tank. It does not have to be programmed. I will measure the tank this weekend and determine if I should calculate the various volume positions. i suspect not but I will go through the exercise anyway for anybody who wants the info in the future. Having had the tank full when I thought it was only 1/4 full brought this project to the top of my list of things to do. 
Don #1005 "Mandolin Wind"

On Jul 11, 2011, at 2:18 PM, Warren Updike wrote:

> Don, I presume you have the 22 gal. holding tank.  And, which monitor are
> you using?  I used the Solo monitor with the dual sensor strips.
> 
> I would place the sensor strips where you can reach them while the tank is
> installed.  We put ours on the forward side where the tank is the tallest
> top to bottom.  This is close to the battery compartment from where I
> powered the monitor. I used an in-line fuse as I never want the monitor
> unpowered as you then have to reprogram it.  I placed a terminal strip on
> the top of the tank for the connections from the battery, sensors, and to
> the controller.  The controller/display I placed inside the cabinet in the
> head. I did this so it would be out of the way of small curious hands that
> are occasionally onboard.  
> 
> As for programming the controller for the tank shape, good luck.  I couldn't
> seem to find the best setting for this tank.  I think it is now set for a
> square tank.  This means that it reaches 1/2 full rather quickly, then takes
> longer to reach 3/4 and full because the greater part of the volume is at
> the upper half.  This is not all bad.  The Solo monitor turns on a red
> "Full" light when the tank is at 80% for 30 minutes.  This is a good
> indicator that it is time to think about a pump out.  
> 
> Let us know how your installation turns out.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Donald Lawson [mailto:dnclaws at aol.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 5:48 PM
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> Subject: [C320-list] Waste tank dectector locations
> 
> I am about ready to install external waste tank level sensors. Can I attach
> them equidistant on the inboard side? or am I going to have to do some
> volume measurements?
> Don #1005
>