New Tiltmeter Model - Page 2

DFB · 01-06-2001, 10:42 AM

Rick you've sold me on having one. I'm truly curious to try one out on my VT hillsides. A couple of questions though. First your specs give -20 degrees rating. Could you tell me what would happen to one if -temps exceeded that. Its been known to make it to -30 on occassion. Not often but it happens. Would it break or just be inoperable until the temps warmed up? My other question has to do with mounting. For it to work right the unit must be mounted plumb? Taping it to a surface less than 90 degrees from horizontal like a slanted dash is out right? This is just so I can decide where to put it and what size to use. Keep up the good work.

RBManufacturing · 01-06-2001, 12:35 PM

DFB, First, the temp. question. The fluid I use in the
meters is rated for -20F, before it starts to get more
sluggish. The meter will still work, but the ball will
move noticeably slower. As far as plumb, yes it must be,
to operate properly. As stated in an earlier post, you could
make a small wedge, about 4 in. long, and cut to the right
angle, and use adhesive strip. Or if you're handy with sheet
metal, a wedge could be cut and bent to right angle.
Please be careful about sharp edges however. One more note
on temp. If temperature was EXTREME, the tube could
implode. Not explode. If this ever happens, I will replace
meter on warranty. I only have the capability to test my
tubes to -40F. So far I have lost very few. Each tube is
tested at +170 f. to -20 f. before they are put into meter.
I test batches of about 200 at a time. Hope this helps.
Rick

Rick Hedgecock
R&B Manufacturing
http://www.tiltmeter.com
(816)587-9814

redhawk · 01-06-2001, 09:02 PM

hi rick, i've have a B7500. i have not found a convenient
place to mount a tiltmeter. any suggestions on model of tiltmeter and placement? [img]/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif[/img]

redhawk

RBManufacturing · 01-07-2001, 11:09 AM

Hi redhawk,
Not familiar with looks exacally with your model. Will try
to find picture, or go to a dealer to see one. Might try
archives of this board, and picture section.Many posts
have been made, and pics of where guys put theirs.
Guys? Any suggestions for redhawk????? Rick

Rick Hedgecock
R&B Manufacturing
http://www.tiltmeter.com
(816)587-9814

01-06-2001, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
DFB Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern VT, Southern ME Posts: 830	Re: New Tiltmeter Model Rick you've sold me on having one. I'm truly curious to try one out on my VT hillsides. A couple of questions though. First your specs give -20 degrees rating. Could you tell me what would happen to one if -temps exceeded that. Its been known to make it to -30 on occassion. Not often but it happens. Would it break or just be inoperable until the temps warmed up? My other question has to do with mounting. For it to work right the unit must be mounted plumb? Taping it to a surface less than 90 degrees from horizontal like a slanted dash is out right? This is just so I can decide where to put it and what size to use. Keep up the good work.

01-06-2001, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
RBManufacturing Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Riverside, MIssouri Posts: 281	Re: New Tiltmeter Model DFB, First, the temp. question. The fluid I use in the meters is rated for -20F, before it starts to get more sluggish. The meter will still work, but the ball will move noticeably slower. As far as plumb, yes it must be, to operate properly. As stated in an earlier post, you could make a small wedge, about 4 in. long, and cut to the right angle, and use adhesive strip. Or if you're handy with sheet metal, a wedge could be cut and bent to right angle. Please be careful about sharp edges however. One more note on temp. If temperature was EXTREME, the tube could implode. Not explode. If this ever happens, I will replace meter on warranty. I only have the capability to test my tubes to -40F. So far I have lost very few. Each tube is tested at +170 f. to -20 f. before they are put into meter. I test batches of about 200 at a time. Hope this helps. Rick Rick Hedgecock R&B Manufacturing http://www.tiltmeter.com (816)587-9814

01-06-2001, 09:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
redhawk Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: christiana , pa Posts: 87	Re: New Tiltmeter Model hi rick, i've have a B7500. i have not found a convenient place to mount a tiltmeter. any suggestions on model of tiltmeter and placement? [img]/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif[/img] redhawk

01-07-2001, 11:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
RBManufacturing Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Riverside, MIssouri Posts: 281	Re: New Tiltmeter Model Hi redhawk, Not familiar with looks exacally with your model. Will try to find picture, or go to a dealer to see one. Might try archives of this board, and picture section.Many posts have been made, and pics of where guys put theirs. Guys? Any suggestions for redhawk????? Rick Rick Hedgecock R&B Manufacturing http://www.tiltmeter.com (816)587-9814

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