About the Product
The KUS S5U-15 is a 15" probe, 1.5" NPT-mount liquid level sender for fuel, diesel, or water tanks. It reads out on the American Standard 240-33 ohm curve, so it drops straight onto the fuel/water gauge already in your dash or panel — no new gauge, no signal converter. Body is 316 stainless steel with an NBR float and PVC-jacketed leads, rated IP65 for the wet, vibrating environment inside a van, truck, or boat tank.
*KUS SENSORS ARE CURRENTLY ON A 3 WEEK LEAD TIME*
Features
Specifications
- Probe length: 15" (measured from underside of mounting flange to tip)
- Mounting: 1.5" NPT, 5-hole non-symmetrical screw pattern (only fits one way)
- Output: American Standard, 240Ω empty – 33Ω full
- Resolution: 21mm standard
- Body: SUS 316 stainless steel
- Float: NBR
- Leads: PVC-jacketed, color-coded (pink = ground, black = signal)
- Protection rating: IP65
- Operating temp: -40°F to +185°F
- Power: 12V or 24V systems; draws power through the signal wire (125mW), no separate power feed needed
- Manufacturer part number: KUS 154015
Materials & Certifications
- 316 stainless steel body — corrosion-resistant in fuel, diesel, and fresh/grey water service
- IP65 sealed housing
- Genuine KUS Americas part, not a clone
What's Included
- (1) KUS S5U-15 sending unit
- (1) mounting gasket
Installation & Wiring
- Mounts through a 1.5" NPT tank port with a 5-hole screw pattern — hole spacing is intentionally asymmetric, so the sender only seats one way (this also fixes the lead-wire exit direction)
- Maintain a minimum 1" clearance between the tank bottom and the float retaining collar — measure inside-bottom to outside-top of the tank before ordering length
- Ground (pink) wire to common ground; signal (black) wire to your gauge's sender terminal
- Standard flathead/hex screwdriver install, no special tools
Shipping & Lead Time
- Preorder — this SKU is being brought into GoCode inventory. Orders placed now ship as soon as stock arrives; exact lead time to be confirmed.
Compatibility
- Direct match for GoCode 16" wheel-well tanks — this is the exact sensor we spec on these tanks:
- 20-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank - Left (SP-L-20)
- 20-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank - Right (SP-R-20)
- 20-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank - Center (SP-C-20)
- 24-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank - Center (SP-C-24)
- 36-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank - Center (SP-C-36)
- 22-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank - Right (SP-R-22)
- 24-Gallon Ford Transit Wheel Well Water Tank - Left (TR-L-24)
- 25-Gallon Ford Transit Wheel Well Water Tank - Center (TR-C-24)
- 24-Gallon Ford Transit Wheel Well Water Tank - Right (TR-R-24)
- Universal fit for any tank with a 1.5" NPT sender boss and a matching American Standard (240-33Ω) fuel/water gauge — OEM and aftermarket
- Also available in 6", 7", 8", 9", 10", 12", 13", 17", 19" probe lengths if 15" isn't the depth you need — see the full S5U lineup
FAQ
What does "S5U-15" mean?
S5U is KUS's 1.5" NPT sender family. The number is the probe length in inches, measured from the underside of the mounting flange to the tip of the float rod — so the S5U-15 has a 15" probe.
How do I know if 15" is the right length for my tank?
Measure from the inside bottom of the tank to the outside top (where the sender mounts). Subtract at least 1" for float clearance at the bottom. If that number lands close to 15", this is your sensor.
Will this work with my existing fuel or water gauge?
Yes, as long as your gauge reads the American Standard 240-33 ohm curve, which is the standard used across most US-market fuel and water gauges (Faria, Teleflex, VDO-American calibration, etc.). It is a direct swap for OEM senders on that curve.
Is it rated for diesel and gasoline, or just water?
All three. The 316 stainless body, NBR float, and PVC leads are rated for fuel, diesel, and water/greywater service.
Does it need its own power supply?
No. It's a passive variable resistor — it draws its (125mW) power straight through the signal wire from the gauge circuit. Just ground and signal, two wires.
Is this the sensor GoCode recommends for its own water tanks?
Yes — the S5U-15 is the exact sensor we spec for our 16" wheel-well water tanks. If you're pairing this with a GoCode tank, this is the length to buy.
Resources
- KUS S5U Product Data Sheet (full spec + part number table)
- KUS Sending Unit Installation Guide
- KUS Troubleshooting Guide
- GoCode install guides
