Fresh water tank monitor

[Martin P]

Fitted today.
Very simple job
Measures litres used
So when I fill the tank I reset and it then it counts down the litres.
I now know a full freshwater tank gives me 88 litres!

 

[Robmac]

I like that Martin.

Wonder if they do similar with a round flush fit control unit - I'll look around as I have a hole to fill in my galley where my heater control was.

 

[Martin P]

I would have liked flush fit but am on a tight budget. The cost of that was under £40

 

[Martin P]

These units are made to monitor the water flow through domestic kitchen water filters. Hence no "motorhome price jack up"

 

[Martin P]

Digital Water Meter with Test KitDefault Title

This digital water meter comes with 3/8" Push fit fittings, ideal for Water Coolers. Also included are 2 test strips to test hardness of water.

spring-clear.co.uk

 

[davep10000]

Digital Water Meter with Test KitDefault Title

This digital water meter comes with 3/8" Push fit fittings, ideal for Water Coolers. Also included are 2 test strips to test hardness of water.

spring-clear.co.uk

Thanks for the link - A great idea, I was going to make one (I even have the flow sensor), but at that price, its not worth it....

https://www.multipure.com/content/DigiFlow-8100T-1_4.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOooGx36mu9rFZILIbEuXlVJIcCTXb8OzE49mqSsrGVBX1EYm1jbH

 

[exwindsurfer]

Just ordered one lol

 

[wildebus]

That is a nice solution

An alternative is the Mopeka Sensor if you can access the bottom of the water tank, which you can then monitor via a Smartphone App, a Fixed Display (extra cost option) or if you have a Victron Cerbo GX type installation, see it on the consolidated display.
The Mopeka would be more expensive (especially if you wanted the display) but when I got mine, I got a double pack with display on a deal on Amazon.com, sold the display on, so it worked well to monitor the Water and the LPG.

 

[marchie]

We have a 120 litre freshwater tank, and, when I look at the tank, if the level is on or just over the 'lip' where the narrow section starts, we have around 30-40 litres ... As long as I close the 'drain tank to 20 litres level' valve and close the frost stat button [forgot to for last week's trip to New Lanark ...], we have enough water for an overnight at least. Gratis, and the 35 steps for the inspection go towards my 6,000 step count ...

Steve

 

[Robmac]

I see that CBE do a tank level display which would be a better fit in my galley, but it only shows as thirds of a tank so not as precise as Martin's solution.

CBE Waste Water Tank Level Kit

Waste water tank level kit from CBE for tanks up to 400mm depth in caravans, motorhomes & campervans. Compatible with CBE modular switch & socket system.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

 

[wildebus]

I see that CBE do a tank level display which would be a better fit in my galley, but it only shows as thirds of a tank so not as precise as Martin's solution.

CBE Waste Water Tank Level Kit

Waste water tank level kit from CBE for tanks up to 400mm depth in caravans, motorhomes & campervans. Compatible with CBE modular switch & socket system.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

The other thing with those is you need a tank that has a top filler Would be little use in the typical Autotrail Motorhome where the large filler is on the bottom and no access to the top of the tank at all.

 

[Robmac]

The other thing with those is you need a tank that has a top filler Would be little use in the typical Autotrail Motorhome where the large filler is on the bottom and no access to the top of the tank at all.

Very true, would be easy to do on my van but it's too vague for me - 1/3ish, 2/3ish, fullish.

 

[exwindsurfer]

My tank gauge is bit hit and miss at the mo.

 

[wildebus]

Very true, would be easy to do on my van but it's too vague for me - 1/3ish, 2/3ish, fullish.

bit like my standard one, which goes by 25% increments.

The Mopeka is a bit more precise. This is my tank data (not up to date as my on-board router is off at the moment)

 

[Robmac]

Just ordered one.

You should be on commission Martin!

 

[Martin P]

Its a very simple and effective solution.
I would perhaps mention that it counts down litres though, not up

 

[Robmac]

Its a very simple and effective solution.
I would perhaps mention that it counts down litres though, not up

From what startpoint Martin or can you set one?

 

[exwindsurfer]

I have a 66ltr tank can I set it to that Martin ?

 

[Martin P]

Its increments of 500 ltres.
I set mine to 500 so when its down to 412 the tank is empty.

 

[Robmac]

Its increments of 500 ltres.
I set mine to 500 so when its down to 412 the tank is empty.

That's easy enough Martin. Perfect thanks.