New contactless level sensor

[Matthias]

next week we will get the new contactless level sensor

they are just sticked on the glas of the tank (outside) and look like this:

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[wrang]

Can you explain how this will work

[aqua_digital]

Attach it to the side of the tank glass (external) using the supplied tape at the desired height.

Make sure internal glass is kept clean.

[Antipodes]

Ah, So it is optical.

[siskiou]

Great!
Will this run on a splitter, along with a mechanical float switch?

[Matthias]

it is not optical, it works with electromagnetic waves

yes, it works with splitter like all other level sensors

[UK-GHL]

it is not optical, it works with electromagnetic waves

yes, it works with splitter like all other level sensors

Is there a maximum glass thickness that these will operate through?
Thanks

Steve

[Gilles]

it is not optical, it works with electromagnetic waves

Does this mean it can effect the reading of ORP / PH (and other probes) due to interferance?

[Matthias]

Is there a maximum glass thickness that these will operate through?
Thanks

Steve

Hi Steve,

good question

we tested it with 20mm thick glass and it worked

[Matthias]

Does this mean it can effect the reading of ORP / PH (and other probes) due to interferance?

no, too small signal

[siskiou]

What's the expected lifespan of a sensor like this?

[skippy]

Will the sensor work on other materials besides glass? As my sump is made of PVC/acrylic

[Matthias]

What's the expected lifespan of a sensor like this?
I hope for ever

[Matthias]

we will test this next week, I believe it will work

[wesheltonj]

Has it been test on other material then glass yet? If results? Thanks.

[Matthias]

it works with Acrylic and PVC, too

[Emperor Angel]

When will these be available in the uk?

[Matthias]

please ask you retailer resp. UK distributor