temperature sensor for automotive - Page 1
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author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 03:06:36 pm
content: I need a temperature sensor for automotive use, it needs to be cheapish, available and come in the form of a 1/4" or 1/2" BSP plug or an M14, or other industry standard fit. Should work up to say 110C

author: mzzj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 03:38:39 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on March 19, 2013, 03:06:36 pmhttp://shop.vems.hu/catalog/coolant-sensor-connector-p-116.html

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 04:26:46 pm
content: Any automotive parts dealer should have what you want if the requirement is for bulk orders try Lucas CAV or Bosch. If you contact them I am sure they would give you the data on them then you could set you equipment to run with any one you choose as they will all cover that range with what accuracy I don't know.Would this fit the bill.http://www.lucaselectrical.co.uk/sub-sub-cat.php?s=3&ss=3&ssc=42http://www.autopartoo.com/oem/lucas-cav/snb181jxj.html

author: smashedProton
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 04:31:06 pm
content: Could you embed a dallas semoliconductor temperature ic inside a fitting with silicone plumbers goop?I did a similar thing with a distill 'plc' I worked on a while back.www.GarrettBaldwin.com

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 04:45:04 pm
content: I don't really want to be making this myself and it needs to be rugged and IP rated as it could end up on heavy equipment like rock crushers

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 04:47:46 pm
content: automobileproof ds18b20 already existshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DS18b20-Waterproof-digital-probe-thermometer-temperature-sensor-thermal-/130864369025?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1e781fcd81yes simon I know this is not a reliable source !

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 06:32:19 pm
content: The ones made for engine management must be fairly accurate and are made for air, water and oil temp. I know the gauge inside the vehicle does not show much but the sensor/sender unit must be accurate for the engine management unit.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 07:02:33 pm
content: Yes I was thinking of one of those I mean the ones for my case are under a tenner

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 07:20:02 pm
content: as your in the uk, look for a vdo reseller, they should stock the sensors, generally a resistive sensor, you would be asking for a water temp sender, and they should have the threads your asking for,

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 19, 2013, 09:49:49 pm
content: what is vdo ?

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 01:31:31 am
content: possibly continental over there, it is the company that produces the various sensors for most European cars,seems you can order direct over there,http://www.vdoshop.co.uk/acatalog/instrumentation.html

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 06:27:53 pm
content: Like Bosch Automotive, a sensor and instrumentation manufacturer.