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| Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #295142 is a reply to message #295138] |
Fri, 05 February 2016 21:31   |
jimk
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Brien,
I'm not familiar with other alarmed gages.
One thing that I like about the igi is that it is easy to install, the
sensors are like a thermocouple and holds up well and at one glance I see
the 4 functions.
Art Wedell did a great job at a price that seen reasonable.
On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 6:15 PM, Brian Waddell wrote:
> In regards to the digipanel....what advantage does it have over guages
> with alarms built in that a person can adjust....so the guage gives the
> reading and will sound an alarm if the reading is to low or high.....Brian
> 77 ele 455
>
>
>
>> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2016 17:54:42 -0800
>> From: jimkanomata@gmail.com
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender
>>
>> Ken,
>> Art liked to keep things simple, however I have no problem listening to
>> people and doing things that will make the unit more friendly to use and
>> available in component parts when needed by people.
>> I'll know more after meeting with him.
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 5:44 PM, Ken Henderson
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Jim,
>>>
>>> Just to be sure you keep it in mind: I agree with Rob about not hard
>>> wiring everything. I've admired the DigiPanel for years, but only from
>>> afar because I didn't care for the packaging and output. I'd prefer to
>>> integrate the basic circuit board into my custom panel with the
> readouts
>>> provided at each of the related instruments. That could easily be a
>>> optional variation.
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 8:27 PM, Jim Kanomata
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I Have a guy that can do assembly as Art farms ot lot of the fabing.
>>>> I'm to go down to meet him with my guy and see what he wants for all
>>> these
>>>> and negotiate and see if it is feasible.
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 4:50 PM, Robert Mueller robmueller@iinet.net.au>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Kerry / JimK et al,
>>>> >
>>>> > I must apologize I missed the bit about Art ceasing manufacturing
> of
>>> the
>>>> > Digi Panel.
>>>> >
>>>> > If you do start to make them I would suggest that instead of hard
>>> wiring
>>>> > all the leads to the box each pair have a removable
>>>> > connector of some kind.
>>>>
>>> ...
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| Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #295145 is a reply to message #295142] |
Fri, 05 February 2016 21:52 |
Mr ERFisher
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On Friday, February 5, 2016, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> Brien,
> I'm not familiar with other alarmed gages.
> One thing that I like about the igi is that it is easy to install, the
> sensors are like a thermocouple and holds up well and at one glance I see
> the 4 functions.
And the little pointers make it easy to watch the road
http://gmcmotorhome.info/chassis.html#digi
> Art Wedell did a great job at a price that seen reasonable.
>
> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 6:15 PM, Brian Waddell > wrote:
>
>> In regards to the digipanel....what advantage does it have over guages
>> with alarms built in that a person can adjust....so the guage gives the
>> reading and will sound an alarm if the reading is to low or
> high.....Brian
>> 77 ele 455
>>
>>
>>
>>> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2016 17:54:42 -0800
>>> From: jimkanomata@gmail.com
>>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender
>>>
>>> Ken,
>>> Art liked to keep things simple, however I have no problem listening to
>>> people and doing things that will make the unit more friendly to use
> and
>>> available in component parts when needed by people.
>>> I'll know more after meeting with him.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 5:44 PM, Ken Henderson >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Jim,
>>>>
>>>> Just to be sure you keep it in mind: I agree with Rob about not hard
>>>> wiring everything. I've admired the DigiPanel for years, but only
> from
>>>> afar because I didn't care for the packaging and output. I'd prefer
> to
>>>> integrate the basic circuit board into my custom panel with the
>> readouts
>>>> provided at each of the related instruments. That could easily be a
>>>> optional variation.
>>>>
>>>> Ken H.
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 8:27 PM, Jim Kanomata >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > I Have a guy that can do assembly as Art farms ot lot of the
> fabing.
>>>> > I'm to go down to meet him with my guy and see what he wants for
> all
>>>> these
>>>> > and negotiate and see if it is feasible.
>>>> >
>>>> > On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 4:50 PM, Robert Mueller > robmueller@iinet.net.au >
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > > Kerry / JimK et al,
>>>> > >
>>>> > > I must apologize I missed the bit about Art ceasing manufacturing
>> of
>>>> the
>>>> > > Digi Panel.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > If you do start to make them I would suggest that instead of hard
>>>> wiring
>>>> > > all the leads to the box each pair have a removable
>>>> > > connector of some kind.
>>>> >
>>>> ...
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Kanomata
>>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #316627 is a reply to message #316616] |
Tue, 25 April 2017 22:10 |
jimk
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Peter, you might look into Digi Panel, it is simple to hook up and comes
with alarm for 4 sensors and have been around for over 10 years.
On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 4:16 PM, Pete Smith wrote:
> Stumbled onto these last week
>
> http://www.ebay.com/bhp/murphy-gauge
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> Seems like they would work for our purposes......sound an alarm/put on
> warning light if gauge goes higher/lower than preset level.
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> No Coach yet but likely center kitchen, dry side bath Royale, 78, 403,
> hopefully with good original white Imron paint.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #316631 is a reply to message #316627] |
Wed, 26 April 2017 06:57 |
tphipps
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Advantage=Digi panel is available or built now. Pi is extremely interesting. Inexpensive and works. Software could be written to use the OEM sensors. Ardunio could also do the job.
Tom, with a piece of the Raspberry Pi
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #316635 is a reply to message #295085] |
Wed, 26 April 2017 09:20 |
jhbridges
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What it boils down to is convenience. There's a box (DigiPanel) which works and has a history. For the customizers, it's about the same price for a set of alarmed gauges, plus your time to install. You >could< remote the Digi readouts as someone (Ken?) suggested if you wanted... it would be a major PIA because you'll need ribbon cable for each and some sort of mount. And you'll have four antennae taking electrical noise back into the box. I find the value in the audible alarm. The one I put in the 23' wasn't visible from driving position, but you could easily hear it squawk. The one I have for the 26' will probably be the same.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #316645 is a reply to message #316636] |
Wed, 26 April 2017 11:54 |
Jerry Wheeler
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I have had my Digipanel since 2000. In 2003, I was going from Sacramento
to Reno, over Donner Summit. About half way up, the alarm came on for hot
radiator water. I pulled over and we had steam boiling out from under the
coach. Turns out, my old upper radiator hose had sagged enough for the fan
belt to cut the hose and loss of radiator water. The low radiator light on
my GMC apparently did not work. In 2005, I was going from Boise to the
Oregon coast. On a 16 mile straight stretch, tooling along at 70 mph, I
saw steam just rolling out from under the coach. I pulled over just as the
Digipanel alarm went off. In this case, the Digipanel did not sound soon
enough as I had a radiator leak and I ended up with a warped head. This
lead me to getting a Paterson rebuilt 403. My low radiator alarm still
does not work and I should get around to fixing it one of these days. In
2015, I put a Digipanel in my daughters coach; I mounted both Digipanels on
top of the dash board, centered with the steering wheel. At this location,
I can see it easily and it does not interfere with our view of the road.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
note: about May 18th, give or take a day or two, I will be driving a 78
Royale to Emmett, Idaho, to deliver it to some friends who bought it from a
local friend here in NC. My route will be Interstate 40 to Nashville, then
24 to Paducah, KY, then to St Louis, east on 70 to Limon, CO, then 24 thru
Colorado Springs to Buena Vista, CO, to visit a high school friend, then 50
back to 70 and into Utah, then 15 north till I pick up 84, then east to
Boise and onto Emmett.
On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
> I've had the Digi Panel from Applied since 2003. The alarm feature with
> LED gauges have saved my engine twice with a coolant issue. Standard
> gauges are fine. BUT can't get your attention to let you know of a problem.
> Some say that they watch their gauges all the time. I see that as GOOD
> LUCK. I want to enjoy the sites, and problems on the road. I'll let the
> panel monitor my engine. All you need to do is not look at your gauges for
> under 3 minutes. And YOU can loose a very expensive engine. Then loose a
> vacation, and end up having your GMC on a hook. And you in a motel. Three
> night there can cost you almost $300. I think the panel is $290. Cheep
> insurance for saving you engine, and a vacation. 78 GMC's have a coolant
> monitoring system in the dash if the coolant gets low. I'll still take the
> panel. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] Second Oil Pressure Sender [message #316668 is a reply to message #316645] |
Thu, 27 April 2017 00:59 |
jimk
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We hear so many stories where the Digi Panels has saved engine.
The alarm is the feature along with the LED bar lights that warn you.
As they say, it is easy to hook up.
On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 9:54 AM, Jerry Wheeler wrote:
> I have had my Digipanel since 2000. In 2003, I was going from Sacramento
> to Reno, over Donner Summit. About half way up, the alarm came on for hot
> radiator water. I pulled over and we had steam boiling out from under the
> coach. Turns out, my old upper radiator hose had sagged enough for the fan
> belt to cut the hose and loss of radiator water. The low radiator light on
> my GMC apparently did not work. In 2005, I was going from Boise to the
> Oregon coast. On a 16 mile straight stretch, tooling along at 70 mph, I
> saw steam just rolling out from under the coach. I pulled over just as the
> Digipanel alarm went off. In this case, the Digipanel did not sound soon
> enough as I had a radiator leak and I ended up with a warped head. This
> lead me to getting a Paterson rebuilt 403. My low radiator alarm still
> does not work and I should get around to fixing it one of these days. In
> 2015, I put a Digipanel in my daughters coach; I mounted both Digipanels on
> top of the dash board, centered with the steering wheel. At this location,
> I can see it easily and it does not interfere with our view of the road.
>
> JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
>
> note: about May 18th, give or take a day or two, I will be driving a 78
> Royale to Emmett, Idaho, to deliver it to some friends who bought it from a
> local friend here in NC. My route will be Interstate 40 to Nashville, then
> 24 to Paducah, KY, then to St Louis, east on 70 to Limon, CO, then 24 thru
> Colorado Springs to Buena Vista, CO, to visit a high school friend, then 50
> back to 70 and into Utah, then 15 north till I pick up 84, then east to
> Boise and onto Emmett.
>
> On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Bob Dunahugh
> wrote:
>
>> I've had the Digi Panel from Applied since 2003. The alarm feature with
>> LED gauges have saved my engine twice with a coolant issue. Standard
>> gauges are fine. BUT can't get your attention to let you know of a
> problem.
>> Some say that they watch their gauges all the time. I see that as GOOD
>> LUCK. I want to enjoy the sites, and problems on the road. I'll let the
>> panel monitor my engine. All you need to do is not look at your gauges
> for
>> under 3 minutes. And YOU can loose a very expensive engine. Then loose a
>> vacation, and end up having your GMC on a hook. And you in a motel.
> Three
>> night there can cost you almost $300. I think the panel is $290. Cheep
>> insurance for saving you engine, and a vacation. 78 GMC's have a coolant
>> monitoring system in the dash if the coolant gets low. I'll still take
> the
>> panel. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale
>> _______________________________________________
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