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Old 03-17-2018, 12:51 PM   #136
JamieGeek
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Originally Posted by Gowfster View Post
I built a similar unit on my workbench using 555 running on 12V and using copper tape. I had an issue with algae formation in the tank that created a film on the interior that was conductive and rendered all my readings as full as long as there was any water in the tank. As soon as I wiped down the film inside my container in the area of my copper patch, the readings returned to accurate. This was in dark basement and only after 6 days.
Any issues with the camper installations? I’m concerned now with installation on my four tanks.

For what it’s worth, my design includes 8266 module which is WiFi which allows me wireless connectivity to status panel I designed or to phone or tablet.
I may post the approach here if I decide the algae (or other material)film problem doesn’t prevent me from completing the installation.
Interesting: I can only see algae being a problem if you mount the copper strips on the inside. In my application here the copper tape/sensors are on the outside.
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