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mitchmitchell16
Explorer
Oct 02, 2019

Adding a second tank sensor display near the tank valves

When I flush the black tank (we have a tornado flusher installed) I will usually close the valve while the water is running so the black tank will fill. This allows the swirling action of the water to help pull out solids when I re-open the valve. Its a little risky, you have to avoid getting distracted while the tank valve is closed etc.

However, I have to keep asking my wife to check the tank display to insure I don't overfill the tank. What I am planning to try is to set up a second tank display on the outside near the flush valves in a small waterproof enclosure so I can monitor the tank levels myself when flushing.

Has anyone else ever tried this?

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  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer III
    Oct 02, 2019
    If you have a SeeLevel external sensor tank monitor system, they sell an add-on display panel for use at the valve location.
  • opnspaces's avatar
    opnspaces
    Navigator III
    Oct 02, 2019
    Never tried it but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I'll bet you can use the same sensors and just add the second set of wires to them.

    Another idea would be next time you use the Tornado to fill the tank have your wife time how long it takes. Then subtract a minuter two from that time and set a timer on your phone. As long as you have a decent charge in the phone and you remember to start the timer things will be good. The timer won't get distracted and when it goes off you just pull the dump valve.

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