stripy Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 can anyone tell me where i can get a 12v float switch, which will withstand up to 100 deg and small enough to fit into the header tank of a 300 tdi, what do you use? the one's i have seen only go up to 80 deg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Range Rovers had a coolant header tank sensor on the Classic a few years back, I would start there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I use the RR water level sensor part# PRC7925. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 can anyone tell me where i can get a 12v float switch, which will withstand up to 100 deg and small enough to fit into the header tank of a 300 tdi, what do you use?the one's i have seen only go up to 80 deg I had an old sierra ghia with one of them... if they still exist in the scrappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 see This page on EP90.com, or searching on here throws up some posts about the RR sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 so it would seem the one to go for would be the rr cap type. thanks for your replys john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I don't really want to advertise but we will send you one if you like, all the way from South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 on another thread on difflock they are saying that the rr cap type is only 680ohms which is'nt enough power to switch a light or buzzer, am i reading it wrong. is it just a matter of putting a feed to the cap switch & on to a light or do i need a box of tricks to power a relay. cheers john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 didn't read all of that link then?........ as it explains, you can use an LED if that's all you need/want, or you need to use a low current relay, or a transistor etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 cheers luke must have missed that bit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyoz Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 All is explained on this difflock thread.Works well!Float Switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynall Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Here http://www.deeter.co.uk/deeter/sc/categori...p;categoryId=14 Bit dear with carriage or am i just being mean? Lynall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynall Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Bottom one rated at 120 degc there are specs but i cant find them again Lynall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The specs are in the pdf linked all over the page (one pdf for all switches). Only the Blue PPS is rated at 125C and you can filter the query by searching for "blue" in "40 series". The part# has to start with "DE45-". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 good find lynall that looks like the one to go for , how much was postage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynall Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Its the blue pps one that i ordered all in cost £22.65. Had to put in a company name so i am now r.m.autos! Lynall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Lynall - does the switch replace the cap or do you have to drill a new hole in the tank? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You have to drill a hole in the tank. Pics and how to do it: here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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