Fresh water tank level

[Tugw]

Im sure this has already been done, but, Has anybody fitted a fresh water tank level gauge or the like? was it worth it?,Im thinking about fitting one but im not sure its really worth the hassel.

What does the panel think?

 

[Trundlebug]

Yes I fitted one very soon after we bought the boat. Strongly recommended.

With a 60gal tank it was very difficult to judge how much water we had used and how much was left.
Although this is our first boat it soon became very apparent there are 3 essential gauges required on a boat, yet only one is usually supplied from new: Fuel, fresh water and battery.

I fitted a Vetus gauge. Had to drill a hole in the top of the s/s tank, but no problems. In fact it provided an opportunity to clean the accumulated dregs (sand) out of the bottom after 20 years of use before I fitted the sender.

I don't know how we ever managed without it, especially on extended cruising.

 

[rudolph_hart]

+1.

Fitted one from:

http://www.wema.co.uk/pg_fuel_and_water.htm

Easy to fit and we rely on it.

 

[philip_stevens]

Im sure this has already been done, but, Has anybody fitted a fresh water tank level gauge or the like? was it worth it?,Im thinking about fitting one but im not sure its really worth the hassel.

What does the panel think?

Henderson Plastics Ltd make a water level sensor and indicator, whereby you do not need to cut into the tank. It gets its level from the water pressure sensor that is fitted into the water outlet pipe. There is a choice of two indicators.

I fitted a fuel level sensor and indicator from them, as there was no way that I could get to the top of the fuel tank. Invaluable!!

 

[Kurrawong_Kid]

Bought one from Force 4. Works O.K. but needs to be fitted with a double throw double pole switch otherwise current leaks to earth through the water tank. I.e turn on the power, read the meter and turn off the power. easy to fit thought.

 

[Tugw]

Some good information there gents. Thank you

 

[mawm]

Have you thought about a glass (plastic) level guage. No wires, no fuss. Personally I use a clean wooden dowel as a dip stick.

http://www.imexbb.com/ulb-3-flat-glass-level-gauge-10613951.htm

 

[Tugw]

Have you thought about a glass (plastic) level guage. No wires, no fuss. Personally I use a clean wooden dowel as a dip stick.

http://www.imexbb.com/ulb-3-flat-glass-level-gauge-10613951.htm

Yes,But both tanks are under the bunks in the aft cabin,not practicle as it would be impossible to see them without chucking the wife out of her kip and lifting the bed base

 

[wizard]

Just to be different I fitted a Kent water gauge inline to the water system so you fill the tank, read the gauge and add your tanks capacity to the reading in litres to give you the reading when the tanks will run out. Also you will always know to a litre whats remaining.

No drilling, no electrickery, no worries. Simples

 

[Hadenough]

Just to be different I fitted a Kent water gauge inline to the water system so you fill the tank, read the gauge and add your tanks capacity to the reading in litres to give you the reading when the tanks will run out. Also you will always know to a litre whats remaining.

No drilling, no electrickery, no worries. Simples

I was thinking of doing something similar. I take it you have the water meter in line on the outlet side. What sort of water pump? I had reservations that a 12v Jabsco would "turn" the meter.

 

[wizard]

I was thinking of doing something similar. I take it you have the water meter in line on the outlet side. What sort of water pump? I had reservations that a 12v Jabsco would "turn" the meter.

Its a flo king serving hot and cold to the heads and galley no problems.

 

[SimonP85]

Something like this pulsed output meter connected to a counter is an option I was considering, combined with a reset button for when you fill the tanks.

 

[Hadenough]

Its a flo king serving hot and cold to the heads and galley no problems.

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

 

[thalassa]

Im sure this has already been done, but, Has anybody fitted a fresh water tank level gauge or the like? was it worth it?,Im thinking about fitting one but im not sure its really worth the hassel.

What does the panel think?

In true PBO fashion, our 'Alchemist' has a DIY level gauge made from 40 mm PVC drainpipe bonded to the inside of the freshwater tank ( GRP ).
A table-tennis ball with a ceramic magnet floats inside the tube. On the outside of the tank, parallel to the tube inside, is a strip with 8 reed contacts. These are connected to a strip with green, yellow and red LEDs (with internal resistor).
This Heath Robinson system is now seven years old.
To prevent overfilling the tank, I fitted a 10 cm float contact on the tank cover, and a lenght of electric wire connected to a plastic box with a buzzer, a switch and 9V battery inside.
I open the hatch and fill the tank till the buzzer starts.
Will

 

[tugboat]

In true PBO fashion, our 'Alchemist' has a DIY level gauge made from 40 mm PVC drainpipe bonded to the inside of the freshwater tank ( GRP ).
A table-tennis ball with a ceramic magnet floats inside the tube. On the outside of the tank, parallel to the tube inside, is a strip with 8 reed contacts. These are connected to a strip with green, yellow and red LEDs (with internal resistor).
This Heath Robinson system is now seven years old.
To prevent overfilling the tank, I fitted a 10 cm float contact on the tank cover, and a lenght of electric wire connected to a plastic box with a buzzer, a switch and 9V battery inside.
I open the hatch and fill the tank till the buzzer starts.
Will

Corrrr!

 

[biswabm]

Dear all

I like the idea of fitting a Kent water gauge inline to the water system

thanks