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cculotta@iamerica.net

Sun, May 9, 1999 1:30 AM

I have 2 ss water tanks that I sound with a stick, no error method, but
I needed a site glass for a third water tank that could not be sounded.
There is a drain plug on the side[at the bottom) of the tank so I
purchased a site glass valve used and then used a piece of clear plastic
tubing fr it up the outside of the tank to the overhead where it is
curved over and held in place with a half round galvanized conduit
bracket. The end of the tube is left open so that air is expelled fr the
line as the tank is filled. Only a few drops of water spurt out when the
tank is overfilled.
It was very easy to install . Most tanks have a fitting that can be
used. Even if your tank only has the one fitting at the bottom thru
which the water flows to your pump just put a "t" in it since you are
only dealing with water put the plastic tubing on a nipple and go fr
there, no valve is req but could be easily installed.
This method just does not req the drilling of another hole in the tank
at the top for the return and is cheap and easy.
CCC
Patterson,La.

I have 2 ss water tanks that I sound with a stick, no error method, but I needed a site glass for a third water tank that could not be sounded. There is a drain plug on the side[at the bottom) of the tank so I purchased a site glass valve used and then used a piece of clear plastic tubing fr it up the outside of the tank to the overhead where it is curved over and held in place with a half round galvanized conduit bracket. The end of the tube is left open so that air is expelled fr the line as the tank is filled. Only a few drops of water spurt out when the tank is overfilled. It was very easy to install . Most tanks have a fitting that can be used. Even if your tank only has the one fitting at the bottom thru which the water flows to your pump just put a "t" in it since you are only dealing with water put the plastic tubing on a nipple and go fr there, no valve is req but could be easily installed. This method just does not req the drilling of another hole in the tank at the top for the return and is cheap and easy. CCC Patterson,La.

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russ@trawlerdogs.com

Mon, May 10, 1999 1:52 AM

Actually, you can install a sight guage for a water tank without
drilling holes in the tank. Simply tee off the water outlet feed hose or
line, before the water pump. Since liquid seeks its own level, it will
work as long as it's fairly close to the tank. The further it is away
from the tank, the more error will be introduced by boat rolling and
pitching. Put a valve at the tee and keep it closed except when taking a
reading so the pump doesn't draw air.
Russ

"Charles C Culotta. Jr" wrote:

I have 2 ss water tanks that I sound with a stick, no error method, but
I needed a site glass for a third water tank that could not be sounded.

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| Russ and Donna Sherwin |
| "Four Seasons" |
| 1981 Marine Trader DC44 |
| Sunnyvale, Ca 94087 |
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Actually, you can install a sight guage for a water tank without drilling holes in the tank. Simply tee off the water outlet feed hose or line, before the water pump. Since liquid seeks its own level, it will work as long as it's fairly close to the tank. The further it is away from the tank, the more error will be introduced by boat rolling and pitching. Put a valve at the tee and keep it closed except when taking a reading so the pump doesn't draw air. Russ "Charles C Culotta. Jr" wrote: > > I have 2 ss water tanks that I sound with a stick, no error method, but > I needed a site glass for a third water tank that could not be sounded. > -- |----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Russ and Donna Sherwin | | "Four Seasons" | | 1981 Marine Trader DC44 | | Sunnyvale, Ca 94087 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------|

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sobob@erols.com

Mon, May 10, 1999 10:40 AM

CCC described a sight gauge for a water tank that is frequently used on
boats. One note of caution. Before adding this type of gauge, be
certain that your tank fitting is at the bottom. If the pump depends on
a siphon to get water out of the top of the tank with a dip tube (no
bottom fitting) sounding the tank with this line open may result in a
loss of prime to the fresh water pump which may not be recoverable until
the tank is refilled.

It works this way on our KK-42 with a Jabsco fresh water pump.

Bob & Sandy
Aboard SABO

CCC described a sight gauge for a water tank that is frequently used on boats. One note of caution. Before adding this type of gauge, be certain that your tank fitting is at the bottom. If the pump depends on a siphon to get water out of the top of the tank with a dip tube (no bottom fitting) sounding the tank with this line open may result in a loss of prime to the fresh water pump which may not be recoverable until the tank is refilled. It works this way on our KK-42 with a Jabsco fresh water pump. Bob & Sandy Aboard SABO

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