Many thanks David! If I know Digikey, they want $3 for the part and $20 to ship it, but will have to check. I think I will go with eBay... thanks for the correction about the type of switch as well. It makes sense that it's a single pole, as it only has a single power source. The double throw part I assume lights the yellow and red LEDs. As to the other sender units mentioned, if one uses a different receiver gauge, it's possible. I just don't see any subminiature gauges that might look good mounted in the stove panel. I spoke with West Marine about this earlier. I do agree that the one that uses the electrodes is not very elegant, but it would work too. I will break out the solder gun and get busy! Wish me luck. Troy
> At 01:34 PM 3/18/2011, Troy wrote: >>believe they are no longer available. From my understanding, it's usually >>the reed switches in these that break. I have determined that the lower, >>double pole double throw, switch is bad in mine, whereas the top one seems >>to still be working fine. So, my question is does anyone know where I can >>buy the switches? I see that eBay is filled with reed switches, I just >>don't know the specs. > > It's a single pole, double throw miniature low-current switch. Using > "reed switch spdt" on ebay this is the only candidate that would fit: > http://cgi.ebay.com/Miniature-Reed-Switch-SPCO-SPDT-Change-Over-pack-2-/270699072331?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3f06ec0b4b#shId > > Digikey has these: > http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=374-1093-ND > > This one might need too strong a magnet, although I *think* it would fit > physically: > > http://www.altex.com/Philmore-Open-Reed-Switch-SPDT-On-On-30-17154-P148426.aspx > > >>Here's a link to repairing the level sensor btw: >> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/westy-water-tank-level-sensor-repair_topic42742.html > >>I also saw on eBay yesterday, a water level sensor that uses an 11 lead >>wire. One basically takes the total height of the tank, divides it by 10, >>and then strips the wire at regular intervals--one wire for each level. >>This in turn sends a signal back to an indicator panel to show the various >>water levels. Actually much more precise than the 3-level stock >>indicator. The only drawback is the gauge is about 3" x 5", so kind of >>large. About $70. If I find anything more about the Marine reed switches >>sending units, I will pass along the info. It would be nice to have a >>replacement option without having to do surgery on the old one. >> >>Here's a link to an alternative water level sensor gauge: >>http://cgi.ebay.com/Tank-Water-Level-Indicator-Meter-Monitor-Gauge-Sensor-/230587975521?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item35b01d4761 > > This essentially goes back to the principle of the original ones which > have eletrodes in the tank side. Clever-looking. Not really an elegant > solution for the Westy... > > >>And finally the link to the reed switches, sender units sold by marine >>dealers: >>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOELLER-19-INCH-WATER-SENSOR-SENDING-UNIT-boat-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2eb2c00683QQitemZ200567424643QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear > > Back to the resistor question. > > Yrs, > d |
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