External holding tank sender

Hey All,


I've seen a few posts in the past for a holding tank monitor system that attaches to the outside of the tank but I can't recall the brand. I looked on the googlie but didn't see it. Anyone got a link?


Thanks,
Doug

Ferriello is a great guy, I had one of his in-tank solutions. The side-of-the-tank unit only works on plastic tanks IIRC.

You can also look at the Gobius tank monitor system. Products - Gobius

I recently installed a SCAD monitor:
-- https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1249539

Went in easy. Time will show longevity.

SCAD is a private label brand of the Profile systems...ferriellosales.com is the mfr, who sells direct for a lower price. If you're replacing a SeaLand TankWatch, the wiring for it will work with the Profile gauges.





--Peggie

Look up SensaTank. I have one on my Grand Banks 42. Practical Sailor gives it a top review too. Great tech support. Works on plastic tanks only. Online prices are good too.

Peggie,

Indeed. True that. Looks like $40 less than I paid!

HeadMistress said:

SCAD is a private label brand of the Profile systems...ferriellosales.com is the mfr, who sells direct for a lower price. If you're replacing a SeaLand TankWatch, the wiring for it will work with the Profile gauges.--Peggie

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The info above is absolutely correct and I have used one on my last boat and my present boat for 4 years now. No problems!!!

Raritan also make one - has worked well for many years until I accidentally destroyed the tank monitor kit getting a battery out - just in the process of buying a replacement kit from our local distributor.

I also recently installed the SCAD external sensor to replace a problematic dip tube setup. My only issue has been calibration, I screwed it up the first few empty/full cycles. If you read the manual, you’ll be fine. If you leave the manual at home and try to remember what button calibrates what from memory, well I will and did screw that up every time!

My only other comment on the SCAD system is the calibration/setup buttons. I wish they were harder to get to. My 5 and 7 year old have tiny cute fingers that can push them really easily. Even though we’ve talked to them about what not to push, sometimes little fingers just can’t resist!

The holding tank foil strips and level monitor for our SCAD system, purchased from Ferriello sales.

You are better off buying the SCAD system directly from Bill Ferriello. He provides outstanding personal service and you save a few bucks too.

I have my Black Water going into a fiberglass tank.
Currently, the boat is set up with float switches (3 of them) to monitor low, medium and high levels but they get stuck sometimes.
Any thoughts on an better system to monitor the level?
Thank you,
Taras

Taras said:

I have my Black Water going into a fiberglass tank.
Currently, the boat is set up with float switches (3 of them) to monitor low, medium and high levels but they get stuck sometimes.
Any thoughts on an better system to monitor the level?
Thank you,
Taras

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https://www.ferriellosales.com/monitoring-systems.html

I have my Black Water going into a fiberglass tank....Any thoughts on an better system to monitor the level?

The Profile system Profile Tank Monitors has senders for all tank materials.

And btw, Cal...Feriello's first name is Dennis.


--Peggie

HeadMistress said:

I have my Black Water going into a fiberglass tank....Any thoughts on an better system to monitor the level?

The Profile system Profile Tank Monitors has senders for all tank materials.

And btw, Cal...Feriello's first name is Dennis.


--Peggie

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Thanks Peggy, I know a Bill Furillo so mental dyslexia must have set in!

tiltrider1 said:

You can also look at the Gobius tank monitor system. Products - Gobius

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I was looking at gobius and noticed they have a new model, named gobius pro with a very interesting feature. Senders have Bluetooth feature that allow to monitor directly from a phone or tablet. Makes the install even easier.

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mncruiser said:

My only other comment on the SCAD system is the calibration/setup buttons. I wish they were harder to get to. My 5 and 7 year old have tiny cute fingers that can push them really easily. Even though we’ve talked to them about what not to push, sometimes little fingers just can’t resist!

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What??? You let children aboard!!!

Brisyboy said:

Raritan also make one - has worked well for many years until I accidentally destroyed the tank monitor kit getting a battery out - just in the process of buying a replacement kit from our local distributor.

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I posted this a couple of days ago and it has been totally ignored....humpf.......stuff the lot of them I started to think.................If they don`t like my contribution or at least acknowledge it ...........well they then they can stick it up their..............I thought.....I`ll just keep quiet, get my replacement tank module kit from the Aust distributor of Raritan and build a bridge.

It arrived - aluminium strip, little box with wires and two copper tabs and some cable joiners - $255.96...no not a typo , no not fake news $255.96..........jeeze louise is that a rip off or what!!!, esp when I see the same (or pretty close) item advertised for under $50 from one of the suppliers mentioned during the discussion.

No bl%*dy wonder Raritan wasn`t mentioned...sorry guys for thinking dark thoughts about you.

We were just trying to be nice, mate!

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I posted this a couple of days ago and it has been totally ignored....humpf.......stuff the lot of them I started to think.................If they don`t like my contribution or at least acknowledge it ...........well they then they can stick it up their..............I thought.....I`ll just keep quiet, get my replacement tank module kit from the Aust distributor of Raritan and build a bridge.

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LOL, when you lose your anchor we'll let you know the best anchor to replace it with for 1/10th of the cost. Of course, we'll let you know right after you pay for your replacement. ;-)

on the link shared ---
https://www.ferriellosales.com/monitoring-systems.html

Michael Appolonia​ is the only contact on it, and its a SCAD Tech email



Phone: (336) 793-2003

Email: mappolonia@scadtech.com

is the only contact on it, and its a SCAD Tech email. Does that mean only one vendor now?