I will say my tank gauge still does work and I just installed it because it was cool.I just installed a wifi smart oil gauge. They would just screw out. Thing is amazing and was easy to install. I stick tested the tank and the tank only has 1 ½ inches of oil in it. Unscrew entire gauge and install a new one. We now also have the NEW Apollo visual Oil Tank Gauge which is a great product, offering reliable readings at a very affordable price. The Apollo visual gauge is suitable for tank sizes from 0.1m up to 3.0m in height, providing a very adaptable solution for your needs. Conventional float type oil storage tank gauges are not precise in reporting the quantity of oil remaining in the tank.
The oil level sender has a ground on one side and the other wire/side goes to the gauge. I'm never had one of these gadgets before. I called back the oil company and they said it is common occurance. We also stock hydrostatic Oil Tank Gauges that are very easy to install and need no electrical supply to work. My gauge has three bars for the oil level and that should show the level in the engine tank, but it doesn't.
Free it up from the top, and see if that takes care of it.
So far it is working good and appears to be accurate. Does anyone know what I could do to sort this out? A heating oil tank gauge does a fine job of telling you the oil level in the oil storage tank: oil is near the top, 3/4 full, 1/2 full, or just 1/4 full or nearly empty. I think... have seen them get stuck worth a try to repair...if not replace it as bt suggest..ben sr Just screws into an unused tap.169. I think I came to the conclusion long ago that they need to be unscrewed out of the tank. Go for it!I ended up buying a rocket gauge, very easy install.
Roof ceiling is only about 18" above tank. That guage looks a bit different than ones I used to have. Could be just some gunk on it, or could be a hole in the float. I've looked it up and this means there is a connection fault but I haven't a clue what I'm meant to do to fix it. If not, loosen the base of the gauge with a pipe wrench or pair of adjustable pliers, unthread it, lift the whole gauge out, carefully so that you don't bend the rod, and clean it up.
The sender is a variable resistor. Oil tank gauges may stop working: if the moving float arm parts become bent or simply disconnected inside the oil tank the gauge may jam or may not accurately represent the oil level in the tank. It just says 'C' and has a constantly flashing LED. Could be just some gunk on it, or could be a hole in the float. That one doesn't screw out? Some tank installers put a union on the vent piping but most don't as few folks own a set of pipe wrenches that will open up big enough to break a union that size loose. I have an unused port on my tank, so if it sticks during use I can just dip check it with a broomstick.I tried that a few times, as soon as I let go of the rod it goes right back down to 1/8 tank.That guage looks a bit different than ones I used to have. unscrew entire gauge that one has linkage and a float assy.. The gauge is located in the middle of the tank connected to the vent.You could probably just leave the existing non working gauge as it is, and add a new gauge without the vent in Blaze King Ashford 20.1 (upstairs) Fisher Grandma Bear (basement, science project) Anyway, oil dealer was not sure he could remove the gauge, because it extends into the tank maybe a couple of feet. JavaScript is disabled. I have two tanks with that type of gauge and both don't work. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
Some tank installers put a union on the vent piping but most don't as few folks own a set of pipe wrenches that will open up big enough to break a union that size loose. I think I came to the conclusion long ago that they need to be unscrewed out of the tank. If necessary, your oil supplier should have new gauges, but Jagans suggestion works well too; just set an aluminum pie tin next to the tank, to stand the stick in, and no more hassles. I've just had some more heating oil delivered and now, my tank monitor is not working. That one doesn't screw out?Varmebaronen UB 40 with 660 gallons of pressurized storage - first fire 10/08/2012.
Sounds like it must have been hanging up a bit beforehand. Gauges have a small "peg" there so the needle must stop and not make a complete circle and twist off. that changes based on the movement of a float mounted on a lever arm floating in the oil. You must log in or register to reply here. Or could be the wrong gauge, unless you are sure that it did work right at some point. If not, loosen the base of the gauge with a pipe wrench or pair of adjustable pliers, unthread it, lift the whole gauge out, carefully so that you don't bend the rod, and clean it up.
I think most installs require that the pipes be removed from the outside of the house and work your way in. About 60 bucks more than the Rocket. Forums Or you could simply use a wooden dowel with marks etched into it. It was working fine before getting filled up today. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. They would just screw out. You could probably just leave the existing non working gauge as it is, and add a new gauge without the vent inMine is 22 yrs old and sometimes sticks after a refill & occasionally sticks as the tank level drops. Buy some rector seal in advance as you will need it.Burnham Wood Boiler, 550 gallons un-pressurized storage, VC Defiant (mostly retired), PV powered solar hot water, 4,770 watts of solar grid tie electric, cold temp mini split heat pump and Unimog to haul the woodBuy a Rocket Gauge and install it in an unused hole.
I have seen other Yamaha digital gauges that just have a yellow or red light, but mine has three LCD bars for oil level. Varmebaronen UB 40 with 660 gallons of pressurized storage - first fire 10/08/2012.I have two tanks with that type of gauge and both don't work. I like the Viagra Idea Myself.