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Dragon Switch / Instrument Panels

Using a Sensor mounting in-pipe fitting

2/11/2018

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These fittings are great for adding a temperature or pressure gauge to an engine that does not have a tapping in it.
Fitting:
You order the correct size of fitting for the flexible rubber pipe on your engine. The size quoted on the fitting is the flange size not the flat behind the flange. So if you need a really 'snug' fit order 2 mm smaller than the internal dimension of your pipe.
Cut into the flexi hose. 
Pass the supplied screw clips over the flexi pipe.
Push the fitting into the open ends of the flexi pipe. A smear of washing up liquid will help it slip in.
Pinch up the screw clips. Be careful not to go too tight to begin with, you can always tighten up if you need to.
Screw in the temperature sender, you will want put some PTFE tape on the treads first. Sensors come in all fitting sizes. You will find that if you need to change the size there is plenty of meat on this fitting so you can drill and tap it to match your fitting.
The last job that you need to do is run a negative wire back to the battery.
​Then you should be good to go.
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Julie Richards link
2/11/2018 07:42:42 pm

Hi i would like to know more about the products please

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  • Home
    • Safety - Safety - Safety
    • Care of your panel
    • Wiring
    • Warranty and fitting
  • Instrument Panels
    • Switch Panels >
      • Bilge Pumps
    • Other Panels >
      • Customer Custom Panels
  • NMEA 2000
    • NMEA 2K Instrument panels
    • NMEA 2000 Cables & Backbone
    • NMEA 2000 Gauges
  • Gauges - Switches - Sensors
    • ECMS Marine Gauges >
      • ECMS Retro Range >
        • ECMS Retro Range White dial
      • ECMS Mermaid Black Dial >
        • ECMS Mermaid Range White
      • ECMS Neptune Black >
        • ECMS Neptune Range White Dial
    • Digital and multi function gauges
    • VDO Gauges
    • Smiths - Lucas style gauges >
      • Smiths - Lucas Style - White Dial
    • Switches >
      • Ignition Key switches
      • Rocker switches
      • Toggle switches
      • Other switches
    • USB / Fuse / Other
  • Contact
  • Tips & Questions
    • Support Video >
      • Helm & Flybridge
    • VDO Gauges
    • NMEA 2000
    • Switch Panels
    • ECMS Gauges