old school solar system

[manortim]

my mate who can't use a computer has replaced a leaking dual coil cylinder on a solar system. its approx install date was 77.

the problem is, on the lower part of the cylinder there is a pair of grey wires that he says is the return temp sensor or low limit, i agree with him. they are inserted into a pocket in the cylinder that is attached to a foil. he had no details of the make/model. the grey wires are not functioning because they were damaged by the leaking cylinder.

anyone have any ideas on how to re-wire a low temp sensor for the solar system?

 

[WDIK]

a sensor is a sensor, if its not damaged but the wiring is then just repair the 2 wires, if its knackered you need to replace it knowing it actual value
(I'd guess it to be 10k)

western automation ltd are a good source for replacement sensors

 

[Agile]

It all depends on the control unit and what temperature sensor it expects.

A good guide is that it is most likely to be the same resistance as any other sensors used on the system.

Tony

 

[oilman]

my mate who can't use a computer has replaced a leaking dual coil cylinder on a solar system. its approx install date was 77.

Shucks, and he probably hasn't recovered the initial cost yet, now there's another lump to add on.