Chemical Pail Installation
If you understand how the PTLevel measures liquids, then you can effectively install a PTLevel to measure any "liquid" that has a consistent density. Basically, an air pocket is created in the pressure chamber when the pressure chamber is submerged, that air pocket changes pressure based on the weight of the liquid on it. Our regular pressure chamber is weighted with Portland (cement), and we want to reduce any contaminants coming in contact with your chemicals, which is why we offer another monitoring solution for chemical pails.
We can supply you with a chemical pail adapter kit (instead of a regular pressure chamber) for $15. Please reach out to us directly to place an order for a PTLevel with a chemical pail adapter as these are not currently available on our website. Also please note you will need to supply your own length of 1/2" electrical conduit (purchased from a local hardware store) which needs to be as long as the depth of your tank.
Chemical Pail Adapter Contents:
A: Tubing spacer
B: Transmitter Holder
C: Double-sided Cap
D: 2" Flange with universal rubber threads
E: Pressure Chamber
F: Pressure Chamber Base (with 2 tubing connections with check-valves; for suction tubes out of the chemical pail)
Specifications:
Pressure Chamber, cap, and Pressure Chamber Base: PVC
Check Valves Bead: ABS
2" Flange, Spacer: ABS
Rubber threads: TPU
tubing: Polyurethane
Common Chemicals the PTLevel is Resistant To:
1. Chlorine; less than 4% mixture with water
2. Acids; Minimum pH 4
3. Peroxide and HPO4; HPO4 up to 7.5% solution
4. Oils; Food oils like palm, sunflower, soybean, coconut, olive, etc
5, Detergents and Soaps; common liquid soaps, detergents and softeners for industrial laundry businesses, car washes, etc
6. Bases; Maximum pH 10
7. Diesel; The PTLevel is not certified for fuels but our chemical pail parts are resistant to diesel.
There are no electronic parts required to touch the liquid you are measuring.
Installation Instructions:
Chemical Pail Pressure Chamber Installation: https://youtu.be/CbkuMbEWSjI
Chemical Pail training video: https://youtu.be/ixwWO35PVzY
Step 1: Put together the flange if it did not already come fully assembled.
Step 2: Put your electrical conduit length through the flange
Step 3: Put your spacer on the conduit
Step 4: Optional Transmitter Holder can be placed on top of the conduit
Step 5: Thread your tubing through the conduit
Step 6: Thread the tubing through the double-sided cap (making sure to have the threads in the cap facing out) and push the cap onto the conduit
Step 7: Press the tubing onto the barb of the pressure chamber
Step 8: Thread the pressure chamber onto the cap
Step 9: Press the Pressure Chamber Base onto the chamber (if it didn't come preassembled)
Step 10: If wanted, you can install 3/8" suction tubes into your chemical pail. There are 2 check valves within the base.
Step 11: Install the pressure chamber into your pail and tighten down the lid. The 2" rubber flange should fit most openings.
That's it!
Don't forget to set up your pail depth in Settings and set up Alerts. Enjoy your data!
Chemical Tank Gallery:
PTLevel DIN Rail Adapter:
(Contact us for pricing and to order DIN Rail adapters for your PTLevels)
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