Water Level module tube length and pressure

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HodagReef
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Water Level module tube length and pressure

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How long can the PVC tube be or better question what is the capability of the level module to measure (min/max) inches of water? Also, I will have this set-up as an attachment to a poly vessel that will be my sump that my return pump is attached to. It is here I will maintain level, but I’m worried that when my system pumps are off and water fills the poly vessel, a fair amount of pressure may be applied to the level module…. Could be as much as 30 inches of water pushing on the level module. Should I be concern? What is the max pressure for the level module?
rimai
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Re: Water Level module tube length and pressure

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It can measure from 0 to 3.92 kPa
Max pressure is 16kPa.
Min pressure is atmospheric pressure (0 kPa).
Technically, it can measure a little bit of vaccum, so it could be less than atmospheric pressure, but don't count on it.
I think it is there just to account for differences in altitude, which would influence the zero mark of atmospheric pressure.
Roberto.
HodagReef
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Re: Water Level module tube length and pressure

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Roberto - good stuff... So I l can measure up to 15.7 inches of water and the pressure sensor can handle up to 64 inches. My plan should work.
Thanks.
Troy
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