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04-19-2019, 06:37 AM #1
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Mopeka tank sensors fyi
we had a 100 gallon tank during our winter in the Pocono area and when we went back to the 30 lb tanks only one sensor would give a reading. It was just over a year old. Replaced batteries, no help.....reached out to manufacturer and this is their response....
note:it worked
On Apr 1, 2019 7:40 AM, Service AP Productswrote:
Adding a pea-sized dab (or just little larger) of dielectric grease/bulb grease/connector grease directly on the sensor pad will assist the system in performance. The reason I mention the dielectric is not all the tanks are made the same. From the paint used, the paint thickness, the curvature of the tank, the pitting of the paint on the tank, etc....there are many variables (more than we realized at first) with these tanks that can come into play. The dielectric grease can help in a couple of ways. The grease is a silicone-based lubricant and therefore, moisture resistant. Once applied to the sensor pad, the grease will provide a moisture barrier around the only area that moisture has an access point on the sensor...around the pad. The most important asset the grease will provide is the ability to help transmit the ultra sound signal from the sensor to the tank's surface, not unlike getting an ultra sound at a hospital. (Please see the photo below)
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When attaching the sensors to the tank, all the things I mentioned above about the paint and the tanks themselves, come into play. There's also the matter of the sensor pad and the magnets we use to attached the sensor. Because of the curvature of the tank, the magnets can attach themselves to the tank and 'rock' the sensor pad enough to create a small gap between the tank surface and the sensor pad. The dielectric grease will help to fill in any gaps created by this effect. Dielectric grease can comely be found at most local hardware or automotive stores, and comes in a variety of sizes but only a small amount is needed for the application.
Please let us know if this does not resolve your problems with the system as your satisfaction is our upmost concern.
Best Regards!Jim and Belinda H. Pa.
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02-10-2021, 11:09 AM #2
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Jim @Jims94vmx ,
It's been almost two years... are you still happy with your Mopeka/AP Products tank sensing system?
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02-10-2021, 11:56 AM #3
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Jim and Belinda H. Pa.
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02-10-2021, 01:02 PM #4
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GD sent me a new convection microwave under warranty and I installed it. I gave the old one to my son-in-law who, in between flying for Southwest, fixes anything and everything. He repaired it and used it to replace their microwave that had duct tape holding part of the door together. He built an experimental aircraft once... I don't think he used any duct tape on that, nor on the 737s he flies.
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02-10-2021, 02:52 PM #5
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I keep a roll of 200 mph duck tape incase I have to repair 737's. Of course you have to double it.
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02-10-2021, 09:38 PM #6
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We are on the second year of our replaced sensors that were replaced at 2 years 9 months. The old ones would not connect via bluetooth and Mopeka asked for a few pics and sent me news ones almost the next day.
Love their service and product. I agree with dielectric grease. Works great. KENBackpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
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03-24-2021, 07:44 PM #7
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We have a new 2021 GD 310GK. Both propane tanks sit on steel brackets that extend from the frame. What components would I want to get such that I could monitor both tanks?
Which sensor? Where do they attach to the tank (ie underside)? Is the Halo required?
What about a monitor/guage that gets mounted on the inside of the rig....or do you just use the app?
Sorry for all the questions, however, am new to this technology and would feel more comfortable knowing how much propane we have....
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03-24-2021, 07:48 PM #8
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03-24-2021, 08:05 PM #9
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I tape mine to the bottom of the tanks as well as taping the open framing that the tank sits on to prevent the sensor from coming off. They work fine. Batteries seems to need replacing about every 8 or 9 months. At least the app shows the battery level too. I like them.
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03-24-2021, 08:30 PM #10
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Don't forget the dielectric grease when attaching the sensors to the bottom of the tanks.
I put a thick piece of shiny cardboard under each of our tanks. I attached the little monitor in the cabinet with all the switches and sensors.
This has been a great product so far. The first set was replaced after 2 and a half years for free. KENBackpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
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03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
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