Using a flow sensor instead of a tank level sensor for water

[vpbarkley]

Our drinking water tank level sensors for are not working. But even when new they were very crude.

I'm wondering about using a flow sensor with a remote mounted, totalizing display instead of fitting a level sensor on each tank.

The flow sensor would be in line with the water pressure pump. I would zero the display when selecting a water tank. The display would show the gallons used.

If you've done this please let me benefit from your experience. Thank you.

[Mike OReilly]

Yes, I've done this. My water tank never had a volume meter, so I installed a flow meter on the outflow side. Works great. It's now easy to see how much we've used and how much is left.

As an added bonus, I now know quite accurately how much water we tend to use.

[vpbarkley]

Hi Mike,

Excellent. Thank you for your reply. I can't wait to try this.

Please share the source and model number of the sensor you used. Also the approximate cost if you remember.

BTW - Happy 4th.

[Mike OReilly]

There are lots out there. I've used one similar to this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Savant-Digita...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I also use a cheap meter attached to my fill hose so I know roughly how much water is going in.

[JayH]

I use this one.

http://shop.watermeters.com/DLJSJ50C...e-DLJSJ50C.htm