Re: [DMCForum] The new fuel sender

["Martin Gutkowski" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think you're clutching at straws here Bob

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/module.asp?CartID=021217230024754&modulen
o=2605&modulecode=

(just a quick example - 1A rated reed relay; lifespan of  >1 million
switches at
full load), and even then only the "bottom" one will have to switch the
whole
1/4A

I don't know exactly what the interface electronics in the TankZilla do,
but
aren't I right that they're only there to interface the Saab sender to the
DeLorean's meter? The Saab sender is pricey - I take my hat off to Houston
for
producing a neat, nicely made and designed replacement coming in at less
than
half the price of a TankZilla.  I personally doubt the reeds will fail,
and the
magnet going bad...?

Martin

PS sorry for signing "M" - I forget that Mail2web (which I use at work for
my
private mails) does not display my name in the From box.

ZillaDelorean@xxxxxxx wrote:

> M Says:
> > >>> Bottom line: The new fuel tank sender works, is inexpensive, and
the
> > relays
> > >>> are likely to have a long life as they're hardly switching any
current.
> >
> Dear M    (mgutkowski@xxxxxxxxx)
> Well, Not quite.......
> The Fuel Meter Draws  .25 AMP
> It's enough power to make the meter itself run HOT to the touch.
> As it is tucked away in the dash, few people know that.
>
> As for "long life",   I guess time will tell,   won't it.
>
> Bob Zilla
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