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Rapid beeping from Tank Level Panel

Ok, odd question here.

The panel that shows the tank levels (black, grey, fresh water, propane, etc.) was making a rapid beeping noise today.  It stopped some time later (was beeping for maybe an hour or more), but I would like to know if anyone knows what might cause the noise. It is a rapid beeping, almost like a chirping.

We have a 89 TK.  I could hear the beeping clearly while standing in front of the sink and when I opened the cabinet above the sink it was louder - which shows it just showed up today or we would have heard it before.  It is coming from the area behind the panel for tank levels (inside the area that is boxed in).

Things that were done recently that might have affected it...
Our black tank sensors have not been giving accurate readings, as expected in a typical older rig, it showed full/near full always.  Though I admit I have not paid attention to it the last couple weeks.
About 3 weeks ago we started using a black tank enzyme Valterra power blue
During that same time we decided to try and clean the tank out more and have been using a wand with the sprayers on the end about once a week - I don't remember the brand but it is similiar to Camco wand - at the end are 2-3 jets that spin as water shoots out of them.
Last weekend, since I can't hit the bottom of the tank with the wand - there is little room to "tilt" it - I used a garden hose attachment that had a jet on it to spray off the bottom of the tank.  That seemed to loosen up some more old stuff.
Also this last weekend, instead of the power blue enzyme, we added VALTERRA Sensor Cleaner - just cause it sounded like something good to try (not really expecting anything despite good reviews on newer rigs).

I noticed earlier today before the beeping that the black tank was showing only 1/2 full (likely accurate, though it will take a couple more weeks of usage and draining and watching the monitor to see if it is really accurate).

So my wild guess (not knowing anything about that electronics in the panel), maybe a sensor changed as it became ungunked and was causing the beeping?  And when it got fully ungunked it quit beeping?  Yes wild guesses but I can't think what else would cause the beeping, especially in a panel that shows LEDs not "alarms".
The rig has been stationary this last week, no high winds rocking it around, I was not doing any work/any unusual movements in that area that would have me shaking the components, so I don't think a wire came loose.

Anyone know more about how that panel is wired or what might make it beep?

Thanks, Jane

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Jane & Scott
Currently have a 1989 TK  LD we did a lot of upgrades on.
Bigfoot 25RQ Twin on order with early summer 2024 ETA

Our smartphone autocorrects into very poor English.
 We disclaim the illusion of ignorance this creates as we have enough ignorance we rightly claim.

Re: Rapid beeping from Tank Level Panel
Reply #1
I'm don't believe the OEM tank sensors are configured to make a beeping sound.   In addition, the steps you took to clean the sensors are one of the "by the book" procedures so I doubt that is related to any beeping sounds.  The OEM beeping mechanisms that I'm aware are the carbon monoxide detector below the stove and the smoke/fire detectors by the door.  Of course, beeping noises certainly could come from other devices like tablets, cell phones, tire pressure monitors, water detector devices, and so forth.   Btw, would you have a water detector device near the water pump?   At the least, you have an interesting beep and I hope to hear the end of the story. 

Re: Rapid beeping from Tank Level Panel
Reply #2
Also check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors.

Chip
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Re: Rapid beeping from Tank Level Panel
Reply #3
Thanks for everyone's replies.
I had thought of detectors but none were in that area.

I found the issue it was two plastic bottles sitting on the shelf that were slightly knocking into each other. I laugh about this now.

I know of this general issue because DH will put coins in the cupholders in the car and when I put a metal cup in there it rattles - one penny under a metal bottomed cup makes a  very definite rattle in the car. It took me a long time to figure that rattle out  the first time - it only happened when I was driving anything that cupholder and so I couldn't just put my ear in different places trying to find the rattle.

I think I had checked the bottles  yesterday but just felt that they were not glass as I didn't suspecting plastic might make this kind of sound.

The rattle was back this morning so while investigating again I took a firm hold of one of the bottles up there and sure enough the rattling stopped. I would never expect an electronic chirping sound to come from two plastic bottles bottle rattling into each other.

I don't know why the rattling came and went - maybe from the air conditioner vibrations.

I am glad the problem is solved.
Despite knowing tons about house systems, i am still assuming there is tons I don't know about our Training Wheels RV, in 6-12 months when I have had time to go over every system I will fee I know more.

Thanks again for your ideas.
Jane & Scott
Currently have a 1989 TK  LD we did a lot of upgrades on.
Bigfoot 25RQ Twin on order with early summer 2024 ETA

Our smartphone autocorrects into very poor English.
 We disclaim the illusion of ignorance this creates as we have enough ignorance we rightly claim.