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Old 02-17-2015, 05:00 PM   #15
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...their testing showed Dawn detergent was causing issues with the tank cleanliness (nothing specific stated)....
Wonder what the "issues" they found with Dawn detergent?

I've used it exclusively for many years. Both with traditional sensors on my previous trailer and Seelevel on my current.

I've experienced no issues using Dawn Ultra blue detergent. 8 oz in an empty tank after dumping.
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Old 02-17-2015, 06:52 PM   #16
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Wonder what the "issues" they found with Dawn detergent?

I've used it exclusively for many years. Both with traditional sensors on my previous trailer and Seelevel on my current.

I've experienced no issues using Dawn Ultra blue detergent. 8 oz in an empty tank after dumping.
I thought the same thing.....no clear explanation. I guess mainly cause I haven't used Dawn brand stuff in my tank. rockin'
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I'm not giving up my DAWN soap !! :-)
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PS I bet the original Dawn is okay. HA Seems like any "hints" you get for other things always refers to the original Dawn, not the newer ones that have stuff added. Stick with ole blue.
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Old 02-18-2015, 09:54 PM   #19
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Hey guys, we use the drain screens in the kitchen sink and catch a lot of food particles. Lately I have noticed, just below the cross bars in the drain, a build up of gunk. Any ideas what I can use to clean out/remove this gunk without harming the drain pipes or tank?
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Old 02-19-2015, 08:18 AM   #20
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Hey guys, we use the drain screens in the kitchen sink and catch a lot of food particles. Lately I have noticed, just below the cross bars in the drain, a build up of gunk. Any ideas what I can use to clean out/remove this gunk without harming the drain pipes or tank?

I had to take mine apart and clean them the old fashioned way... Yuck!
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Old 02-20-2015, 09:24 PM   #21
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Thanks Driver, I was afraid you were going to say that!!!
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It's the only way I could be sure the pipes were completely clean.
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Old 10-03-2015, 11:45 AM   #23
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I just purchased a SeeLevel by Garnett 3 Tank RV Tank Monitoring System Model 709-P3. It measures the level of effluent in the fresh, gray and black water tanks. Additionally, it measures battery condition and has a switch for controlling the water pump. If anyone has installed one of these I'd appreciate hearing your installation tips. It's always nice to hear from your expertise before I do the work.

SeeLeveL Gauges by Garnet Instruments Ltd. - Model 709-P3

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I am in the process of installing a 709 P3 in my Newmar Essex, and it did not come with wiring instructions, any help would be much appreciated.
I can only assume that I am to group the black wires to the display and T off to a ground and group the blue sensor wires to the display.
The pump switch has 3 spade terminals which are not marked and there is no instruction.
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Here is a link to See Level Support. Scroll down to your model. One of the options is a manual. Download it to your computer.
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Here is a link to See Level Support. Scroll down to your model. One of the options is a manual. Download it to your computer.
Thanks Ron,
I have already read that and it does not elaborate on the 3 spade terminal on the pump switch.
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Thanks Ron,
I have already read that and it does not elaborate on the 3 spade terminal on the pump switch.
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Here is a lighted switch diagram.
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