3288 potable water level sender unit-gctid803499

[Happy_Friday]

Well I think I figured out why my water tank is always reading empty. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a replacement for this old soldier?


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[Happy_Friday]

I'm having some trouble with the pic. but I'll keep at it.

[IslandHop]

I have a replacement that is 6 months old and I have no use for it anymore since my tank is toast. I'll give you a good price.

[floatyerboat]

After reading the first post I was going to mention since you already have gone this far in your project that now might be a good time to examine your water tank. These things are notorious for leaks as many of us can tell you.

On tank I had baffles spot welded on the inside of the tank for sloshing while underway. The spot welds were stressed and let loose.

There are a few companies that make a good plastic replacement tank.

If you just want to go the sender route they sell several sizes on ebay.

[Happy_Friday]

James, are you out here on the westcoast? Please PM me. I think at this point I would just like to replace the sender and be done with it.

[1stshop]

Put this one in my plastic tank and it has worked fine. They will need the depth of the tank when you order. http://www.wemausa.com/sensors/level...l#.WPGhk9QrLUI (SUS 316 Stainless Steel)

[diveguy]

"1stshop" post=803538 wrote:
Put this one in my plastic tank and it has worked fine. They will need the depth of the tank when you order. http://www.wemausa.com/sensors/level...l#.WPGhk9QrLUI (SUS 316 Stainless Steel)

Just curious as to what you have for a plastic tank?

[IslandHop]

"Happy Friday" post=803537 wrote:
James, are you out here on the westcoast? Please PM me. I think at this point I would just like to replace the sender and be done with it.

PM sent

[1stshop]

I'm not sure of the brand or if it is original it was in the boat when I bought it. My 3288 is a 1995. Another thing you might think of is putting a clean out access port in the back half of the tank at the low spot. I put one in and was really surprised at what it looked like in there when I cut the hole. It also makes it real easy to empty the tank for winter storage. I can't show pictures as the boat is rapped for winter but I might be able to send some the end of the month. I live in Alaska and we still have plenty of snow in the interior. I don't remember seeing any writing on it but I can look again when I prep for summer.

[Happy_Friday]

1stshop, That sounds like a good idea for the winter layup. I bought a cheap endoscope from Light in the box online. I used it to try to see into my fuel tanks to help me determine if there was a sludge layer or if I could get a general idea of what shape the inside of the diesel tanks where in. I did get some decent views but I had no control over how to direct it. Now that I have access to the top of the tank I think I'll poke it in there and see what I can see. The aft access hole sounds like a very worthwhile idea.

[MonteVista]

For a plastic tank I use the TechEdge sensor(s) that I am very happy with. I have the sensors on my black, gray and clean water tanks, all coming to a singe monitor.

http://www.rvautoparts.com/Tech-Edge-326K-Iseries-Tank-Monitor-Kit_p_38251.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwrMzHBRDW3saA88aT80MSJACbvo1TEK4phtmx53wOKGI0fGYJ_5Rih980HhRD484alUIt0xoC-p_w_wcB

Good luck