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gowdy87
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Engine Sensors / Switches

10/26/2009 10:55 AM

Hello Folks,

Hopefully another quick question for some of you if you have a bit of time to spare. I have been trying to find some suppliers of engine sensors/switches i.e. low coolant levels, engine temp, frost detection & oil pressure. I have been reviewing some suppliers from the global spec site and alot of them do not have what im looking for. My application is for diesel generator sensing for control panel and I have spent hours searching. I am asking here because im sure some of you have had to replace sensors supplied by engine or genset manufacturers because of faults and I was hoping for some recomendation. Price is no object as quality is key. Any recommendations are appreciated.

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10/26/2009 1:05 PM

I used Delphi sensors as replacements on my home diesel gen-set, a 10Kw. I replaced the engine temp sensor and oil pressure sensor last year and both worked fine, still are.

Did you run into Delphi in your searching and they did not have exactly what you need? If you didn't run across them in your search, check them out they might have your items.

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10/26/2009 1:09 PM

To be honest and quite frankly im pretty embarrased that i havent it should have been one of the first to look for considering there are delphi connectors on the engine harness. Thanks. Keep them coming.
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10/26/2009 1:31 PM

Sometimes the answer is right in front of me too! We all miss things from time to time, hence the value of this site.

Well, if Delphi sensors failed - you might not want to replace them with more Delphi sensors!! Ruh-roh...

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10/27/2009 12:08 AM

You might also look into Murphy Switches, they are also very good.
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10/27/2009 7:32 AM

Euroswitch, VDO. If you want a turnkey solution these guys might be able to help www.safestop.co.za

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10/27/2009 11:08 AM

Where have you sourced? I have several potential sources if not already contacted.
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10/27/2009 12:23 PM

At the moment ive looked at Delphi, Siemens - Continental (VDO), Fozmula, Wuxi, Sensata. I am actually trying to replace VDO sensors and a wuxi low coolant level. Ive also been trying to find some Space heaters to use within a genset enclosure.
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10/27/2009 1:35 PM

Honeywell, World Magnetics, Magnet Schultz might be worth a try.
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10/27/2009 1:00 PM

Space heaters and fuel...I know it's just diesel and the fumes don't light very easily - but to be safe I would look at the marine engine space heaters that do not have any source of sparking. Check out West Marine web site and search for engine space heaters, they are a little more expensive but can't ignite any flammable source.

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10/28/2009 10:53 AM

I have used sensors manufactured by Kavilco, Dwyer and Ashcroft

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10/31/2009 12:27 PM

Some of those apps some general like temperature try DigiKey or Mouser for sensors.

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