diablovt750 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I bought these float switches off of eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-Water-Level...=item3f0ab440e7 Has anybody here used these ones before? I also wanted to know if these switches are submersible or not? Thanks in advance for the help! Link to comment
shaneandjohn Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Obviously it will move up and down with the water level. When it reaches the bottom that will trigger your pump. As the water level rises, when it gets to the top of the switch,that will then trigger the pump to shut off. You will need to figure out some way to mount it. Mine are mounted by a suction cup. I also have a Casing around mine to stop anything from getting in or on the switch!! Remember, as with anything, this will require some maintenance. I take my switches out every 6 months or so and give me a good Vinegar bath to ensure they stay working properly. Hope this helps...Shane.. Link to comment
asting Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 That is just the switch. If you plan on running a pump off of it you need to have a relay to control it. If you don't you'll ruin the switch and cause it to fail. Link to comment
diablovt750 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Are they submersible Link to comment
shaneandjohn Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 They ride up and down with the water. Yes, they can get wet. As the OP stated and I didn't, they will have to have a relay to run!! Link to comment
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