I need a Fuel Level Indicator for a Minty Tank

[asra]

I need an electronic fuel level indication for a Minty tank. I have an instrument that is compatible with both resistive and capacitive level senders.What is the best type of sender to use??? What brand model etc.Any help would be appreciatedRoss B

[Disco]

RossI"ve got the minty tank and I just use a thin piece of fuel hose like fishtank air hose size and a navman fuel 2100 like you had in the newo you trained me in.

[elwynne]

Hey Dean where did you get your fuel flow meter from?Elwynne

[Disco]

Hi Elwynne,I got my fuel flow meter from Lenny at Ulladulla Ship Shape.

[Tim]

Another solution would be to mount a "tube" to the back of the tank interconnected to tank at the top and bottom. Then install a Goodwin style pickup in the tube. VDO also make tube style pickups of varying lengths to suit different height tanks.

[elwynne]

Thanks Dean.G"Day Tim, when you say "tube style pickups" is that some type of level sensor fitted into the tube ???Elwynne

[Tim]

G"day Elwynne.Goodwin sender units are approx half inch in diameter and the depth of the tank. They have a six hole mounting flange at the top to secure them. I think the tube is aluminium with a "capacitance" wire or insert inside.The vdo units are available in various lengths and are approx one and a half inches in diam with a top mounting flange. I do not know what is inside them.Hope that helps.

[elwynne]

Thanks Tim, I"ll look into it a bit more.Elwynne