Reply With Quoteif you google some of the name of these devices you will find plenty of talk about it, and peoples opinions about different types.
as a side note, im building my own: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...unit-50-a.html
Master
Hi all.
Has anyone fitted an aftermarket temperature alarm to their vehicles? I am considering fitting something to mine after recent events. Just another little driver aid so that I can spend a bit more time looking at the road and less time being paranoid about the gauge.
Something like this:
TEMPERATURE GAUGE & ALARM Detects Low Water / Coolant Relay Cooling Control EG3
Obviously there are a lot of different designs including the traditional round 52mm type as well with the sender inline in the coolant.
Wizard
Supporterif you google some of the name of these devices you will find plenty of talk about it, and peoples opinions about different types.
as a side note, im building my own: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...unit-50-a.html
Wizard
Personally I prefer having a low coolant alarm, it should give a warning something is wrong before overheating starts.
I fitted a sender in the expansion tank and put flashing leds on the dash. Cost about $10
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XHsm3x7mkY]p38 low coolant warning - YouTube[/ame]
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they make a hell of a noise and have an LED light.
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SupporterOriginally Posted by wayneg
yes , im adding one of these too
ChatterBox
Hi
I just fitted a low coolant alarm, will write it up soon !
Steve
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Give them a call Made in Australia in Ingham Qld last time i called. Great piece of kit easy to fit and has head temp monitoring. Great service give them a call and mention AURLO for special price.
Wizard
As requested....
Here is the link to a previous How to with a bit from me...
Low coolant alarm
I use a plastic sender from e-bay...
New Liquid Water Level Sensor Right Angle Float Switch | eBay
you will need a 5 pin relay and either a buzzer and or a led of your choice, both very cheap from e-bay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAR-AUTOMOTI...item4ac8ad9c27
Wizard
Supporteryeah here's the thing with all the cheap float switches on ebay, they generaly only say upto deg 60-80c in the case of the one you list 80c. but cant coolant go upto 100 at least or a above (as under pressure it can) ?
Wizard
The sender has been in my car for a year with no problems, I use the car every day. They are $2 each so if one craps itself you dont need a mortgage for a new one!. If you read the thread I put the link to it also shows how to fit a BMW unit. You can also get a complete BMW header tank which is almost identical with the sender fitted.
You pay`s your money and you take your pick!
Ebay 135c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Stainle...item1e7a83d3e8
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