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Re: [GMCnet] 5 sensor wires in holding tanks.78 Royale [message #221756 is a reply to message #221617] |
Mon, 09 September 2013 10:21   |
Keith V
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I had the same problem on my 76, the screws just turned
I just grabbed the screw head with a pliers and wiggled and twisted them out. They are just rubber so they come out ok.
once out you can grab the spinning nut and loosen the screw to get the wire off
then put in fresh new ones and it all works
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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Re: [GMCnet] 5 sensor wires in holding tanks.78 Royale [message #221789 is a reply to message #221756] |
Mon, 09 September 2013 15:48   |
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Richard Andis
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Anybody have a simplified diagram on how these 5 wire sensors work? I assume that one of the lower contacts is a common and the other contacts represent the 1/4, 1/2, 3/4. and Full levels. The effluent provides the electrical conductivity between the contacts.
Back at the monitor panel the operator has to push a switch in order to provide power (or a ground?) to the common terminal.
Right now my panel gives me a 1/4 indication without pushing any switches. Needless to say I end up having to disconnect all the house batteries when in storage.
Is it worth repairing the old system or just junk it and go to a new one?
Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
Walküre - 1974 VW Thing (Toad)
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Re: [GMCnet] 5 sensor wires in holding tanks.78 Royale [message #221833 is a reply to message #221789] |
Mon, 09 September 2013 18:42  |
jhbridges
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Norris saved the price of the entire panel on my 23'. The water tank is visibile in the cabinet under the icebox. It's the same capacity as the blackwater tank, so when the water gets low, it's time to dump. Simple but effective system.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode Norris
'76 palm beach
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On Mon, 9/9/13, Richard Andis <randisintexas@gmail.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 5 sensor wires in holding tanks.78 Royale
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, September 9, 2013, 8:48 PM
Anybody have a simplified diagram on how these 5 wire
sensors work? I assume that one of the lower contacts is a
common and the other contact represent the 1/4, 1/2, 3/4.
and Full levels. The effluent provides the electrical
conductivity between the contacts.
Back at the monitor panel the operator has to push a switch
in order to provide power (or a ground?) to the common
terminal.
Right now my panel gives me a 1/4 indication without pushing
any switches. Needless to say I end up having to disconnect
all the house batteries when in storage.
Is it work repairing the old system or just junk it and go
to a new one?
--
"Vahalla" - 1978 GMC Royale (Rear Twin)
"Walküre" - 1974 VW Thing
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