Why are holding tank monitoring systems so bad?
Holding tank monitoring systems have a long history of being notoriously bad. This has been mostly based on the fact that nearly all the systems used sensors that were mounted inside or through the wall of the respective holding tanks. Some sensors are designed with a screw placed in the tank with 12VDC power to it.
What kind of tank monitor does a sailor need?
Whether it’s a holding tank, a fuel tank, or a freshwater tank, keeping tabs on your tank levels is imperative. Practical Sailor testers put five tank sensors, mounted externally, to the test. Above, left to right, are the SensaTank Marine 100, the Raritan Tank Monitor, and the Scad Solo Profile Series monitor.
Why is the sensor on my holding tank not working?
Even in a tank with a small amount of debris, the debris can slosh around and hit the sensor. When the RV is parked, this debris could possibly dry out to some degree and would render the sensor useless. The indicator light might be on or off and never change.
What to do if your pressure tank is not working?
If you suspect you have pressure tank problems the best thing you can do is to contact a professional that deals in water treatment or well systems. As mentioned before, there are other issues that can skew the results of this test. Quite often a pressure tank has been inappropriately sized for the pump used in the well.
Holding tank monitoring systems have a long history of being notoriously bad. This has been mostly based on the fact that nearly all the systems used sensors that were mounted inside or through the wall of the respective holding tanks. Some sensors are designed with a screw placed in the tank with 12VDC power to it.
Whether it’s a holding tank, a fuel tank, or a freshwater tank, keeping tabs on your tank levels is imperative. Practical Sailor testers put five tank sensors, mounted externally, to the test. Above, left to right, are the SensaTank Marine 100, the Raritan Tank Monitor, and the Scad Solo Profile Series monitor.
Even in a tank with a small amount of debris, the debris can slosh around and hit the sensor. When the RV is parked, this debris could possibly dry out to some degree and would render the sensor useless. The indicator light might be on or off and never change.
Why does my tank monitor keep giving a false reading?
The downside is that the wall of the tank can easily become a conductor with a slight bit of scum or debris clinging to the wall and over the sensor screw. This creates a completed “circuit” between two or more sensors and will cause the monitor inside the coach to give you a false reading.
