">> Yes, this magnet/reed switch idea does seem very
>> reliable. Too bad its not avail anymore.
>
> Shown on the Europa site as Mod 60."
I am installing the float style 8 position reed switch from Europa.
The way it works is there are magnets in the float and they sweep past the
reed switches and close them. Each station will give a a different
resistance.
I think the 8 stations are probably thought out to give accurate readings
on Europa tank?? The reason I say that is the throw needed is different
near the bottom of the tank and the top.
Pretty neat thing about reed switch and a magnet is there is a certain
natural hysteresis, so if float is bobbing around a bit it will not
constant be moving gauge.
I was not thrilled with the supplied by Europa VDO gauge, so measured the
resistance and had UMA build me a 1+1/4" EL back lit gauge.
If anyone is interested I have notated resistance values for each station.
Ron Parigoris
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