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05-05-2022, 02:01 PM
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City: Weston VT
Vessel Name: Just So
Vessel Model: Mainship 40 Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 15
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Non-invasive tank monitoring systems
I know I saw a thread discussing non-invasive, new tank measuring systems for water, blackwater, and fuel in tanks that are hard to access. I believe several used Bluetooth to synch with smartphones for a rough idea of how full or empty the tank is.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
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05-05-2022, 04:00 PM
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City: Tacoma
Vessel Name: Rusalka
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 26
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 13
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I remember seeing that thread maybe last year or the year before. I don't recall all the options out there, but I installed a new plastic waste tank last year and a new SCAD TM1 to go with it. It has performed very well and very affordable.
It uses stick on strips of foil tape, which then connect to the sensor module. You then program the basic tank shape, empty and full levels, and away you go. The external sensors only work on plastic or fiberglass tanks though.
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05-05-2022, 04:37 PM
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Guru
City: Newport, R.I.
Vessel Name: Hippocampus
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 42
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 1,914
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Check out the Phillipi system. Ultrasonic for the tanks Never had an issue in a nearly a decade of daily use. Complete system monitors batteries, alt energy, usage, generators and engines. German engineering and everything spot on. One and done.
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05-05-2022, 07:57 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Sandpiper
Vessel Model: Bluewater 40 Pilothouse Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,258
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Gobius Pro, Bluetooth Level Indicator $181 at Marine Sanitation in Seattle uses Bluetooth and external sensors.
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05-06-2022, 07:00 PM
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Member
City: Weston VT
Vessel Name: Just So
Vessel Model: Mainship 40 Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 15
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Thank you to all!
I am grateful for the suggestions, and am pursuing them.
They ALL seem much better than reinforcing and permanently attaching sensors to my aluminum tanks.
It would be very attractive to know when the fuel is LOW and when the blackwater tank (hard to see) is HIGH!
Stay tuned . . .
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05-06-2022, 07:03 PM
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Member
City: Weston VT
Vessel Name: Just So
Vessel Model: Mainship 40 Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 15
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Thank you!
They MAY have a model that works with metal tanks.
Waiting to hear back from the dealer . . .
Peter A
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05-06-2022, 07:04 PM
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Member
City: Weston VT
Vessel Name: Just So
Vessel Model: Mainship 40 Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 15
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Thank you!
Still trying to reach the dealer in Newport RI for more details, $, and availability.
It looks promising!
PA
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05-06-2022, 07:05 PM
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Member
City: Weston VT
Vessel Name: Just So
Vessel Model: Mainship 40 Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 15
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Many thanks!
I will pursue this device also. Sounds just perfect!
PA
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05-10-2022, 11:28 AM
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Member
City: Weston VT
Vessel Name: Just So
Vessel Model: Mainship 40 Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 15
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Non-Invasive tank monitors
Quote:
Originally Posted by syjos
Gobius Pro, Bluetooth Level Indicator $181 at Marine Sanitation in Seattle uses Bluetooth and external sensors.
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With special thanks to SYJOS, I've signed up for 3 Gobius Pro units.
I'm not sure if a central unit is worth extra expense (compared with simple Bluetooth communication) but will try using just 3 units on 2 fuel and 1 blackwater tank.
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