KUS USA SSS Fuel & Water Level Sensor
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Is the gasket included along with the screws as well?
I think 14" is a perfectly acceptable replacement for a 14 1/2". I would suggest you put a slightly larger reserve in "Empty". You can only tell when the tank is empty by looking through a sight glass (or by listening to the silence). Nevertheless, you should use an old-fashioned yard stick and measure the actual depth of the tank where the sender mount is located. It is possible that you will find that there is actually space If possible, make sure that there is at least 1/2" between the sender and the tank wall so that vibration and sediment can be accommodated.
The solution can be applied to a tank of water
No one else I know has the gauge wired to the gauge, but mine does It is 18'. You might want to run a larger gauge wire if you're worried about the length. I ran 14 gauge.
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Constructed with an extremely high level of quality. The switch is controlled with a series of fixed resistors and reed switches. As it moves, the float contains a magnet that opens / closes each reed switch. Reed switches often have actuation rates of billions of times, so there is no variable resistor to fail. Despite the fact that this sensor provides steps rather than continuous changes, it is more than accurate enough for boats, which are likely to see large differences in fuel level from mistakes in navigation or bobbing around to chop, wakes, and accelerating. As stated above, the sensor displayed in the figure is the actual sensor length from the mounting point to the bottom. The depth specified in some other manufacturers' specifications for similar sensors is not the recommended tank depth for the sensor. If your tank is deeper than one inch, order a sensor that is at least one inch shorter. Hence, if your tank is 8 inches deep, you would order a sensor that is 7 inches deep. there is not enough clearance between the sensor and the bottom of the tank, you may wear through the tank, cause a leak and have to spend thousands fixing the problem (if the tank is permanently installed (Note
) From the manufacturer, there are conflicting directions on how to order the length. The directions I received with mine stated that any tank must have a minimum of 1" of clearance. Having a phone number like that confirms the number they provide. The web site said "the length should be 1" less than the depth of the tank if it is made of plastic, and 0 if the tank is made of metal. A metal tank will have a depth that is 5" less than the depth of the water. In most instances, tank sag can be influenced by several factors, including the amount of fuel in the tank at the time of measurement, the mounting position of the tank, its size, shape, material, wall thickness, and the placement of the sensor. Therefore, order one that is at least 1" shorter than the depth of your tank (measured from the top of the tank at the mounting flange to the bottom of the XBRL WARNING XBRL The following are the risks of fire Ensure that you do not use electric tools when installing this into a tank containing, or that has formerly contained, gasoline. Fuel vapor can be ignited in a fire from sparks produced by tools (switches, brushes, etc. ) firing off sparks and igniting fuel vapor. You can use an air-driven (plural of pneumatic) drill to enlarge holes or to make new ones if you need to It is recommended that you use a turbine-powered drill or a manually operated drill in order to reduce the risk of fire. Good air circulation, whether through breeze or fan, will play a critical role in keeping fuel levels low.
As of now, I have installed (5) senders and gauges in my boat (one water tank, two holding tanks, and one fuel tank). The fuel tanks have two subsections. KUS is the only manufacturer of gauges and senders. Instructions for wiring are straightforward and easy to follow, and all components worked as advertised. In terms of manufacturing, there were no apparent flaws. In any case, I recommend setting up your transmitters with an impedance of at least 50 ohms Simply put the system together with a small (12) volt battery and test it by moving the float up and down and watching the gauge if you don't have an olm meter.
The resolution is good and the picture is accurate. After replacing the OEM's arm, I am pleased to report In my Hydra- I have a type I fuel sender This is due to intermittent failure of the sports "Vector". Since I thought the Reed Switch type would be the best component for this model, I chose this one The depth of the tank was determined after measuring it.
My existing harness's color code was "reversed" due to the color code of this harness, but this was easily rectified by checking which wire went to both the battery ground and the battery. In order to verify its function, the unit was then connected to the harness before being installed into the tank. I was able to see the expected response on my fuel gauge as I moved the ring up and down the tube. If you want to run this test, make sure the battery is fully charged and the ignition switches are on. My next step was to install the sender as directed with all power off to prevent injury. A complete kit, it contains the gasket and the special screws required One of the most annoying parts of getting those 5 is obtaining them Pointed screws have only one way of aligning properly and it can be difficult to tell where they are aligned accurately without trial and error (especially if the gasket has been coated It took me a while to cross-check and get it right Ensured that the fasteners are tightened to facilitate work It was good to see that the new sender agreed with the previous reading on the tank's contents when it was installed. We had already known the contents of the tank from the old sender. There were 17 inches of water in this tank. The height of the bottom of the basket is 5", and the height of the top is 5", (inside) In this case, I had to select this unit because it was the closest match (the guide says you should buy a tank 1" shorter than the actual The half-inch extra of the fuel level meant that this one would probably read 'near empty soon' (than filling when there is no fuel! ), but I decided that would be better than being in error the opposite way around (indicating there is no fuel!). I would recommend this unit, as it seems to be of great quality and includes everything you need to replace it easily in the package. You might want to consider adding silicone or your favorite sealant to the gasket if the surfaces are clean and true, but it might not be necessary if they are clean.
I am very happy with the Prime experience as I am with everything I purchase from Amazon. Ensure this is Please note that marking out the screw location at the tank needs to be matched with the screw location on the screw. On my case this screw pattern isn't uniform, and it shouldn't be on the sender I'm replacing or upgrading. My first impression of the dash fuel gauge needle was that it was very stable. It takes some time for the gauge reading to bounce back and forth. I feel as though I have been searching for this for so many years. I love that there is no need to mess with the installation. A tank sending unit can be used to set the approximate amount of fuel in a tank. There is only one way to read this correctly, up and down. Measuring the distance between the bottom of your tank and the top of the sending tank hole is very important. In the case of a plastic tank, add 1" more (to allow for flexing) and in the case of a metal tank, add 1/2". We found this to be the most effective method. It has so far been an excellent product. In the next few weeks, I will run it through the Northeast season, then report back.
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