My sump pump sits on a flat floor. I would like the level switch to turn the pump on at 3 to 4 inches above floor and turn off at 1/2 inch. Can it
193524
This type of switch that I have goes on top of the pump. In order of this switch to work the pump has to be cover with water and some more until the switch gets turned on. What you could try to do is some how bolt this small clamp to the floor. That way once the switch gets cover with water and the switch rises it will turn on. If you do it try to get screws that don't rust so easy. Remember the more slack you give the more it will delay for the switch to turn on. I will also try to make a small deeper hole for this switch so you can collect even more water.
193525
No. Not enough water to support the range of motion required to operate this particular switch.
579073
I don't think so. It works in the opposite way, when the float rises sufficiently it turns on the power that activates the sump pump, so I think it is doing the exact opposite of what you want.
832052
Not sure if this is what you want to know, but the pump pulls water in from the *bottom* of the unit, not the top. the pump turns on when the water level pushes the float up - after maybe about 4" of water fills the sump crock...
2033964
Pumps do not like to run "dry". The float switch turns off the pump when the water level drops below the suction inlet to protect the pump from burning out. I have burnt out many a pump that did not have low water switches.
1417555
The controller plugs into an outlet and the sump pump then plugs in to back of the controller. The controller has two sensors on long wires that are placed in the sump pit and attach to the discharge pipe with cable ties. One sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn off and the other sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn on. The float switch on the sump is tied up in the on position so the pump will always run if plugged into an active outlet. When the water level reaches the upper sensor the outlet on the back of the controller becomes active and the sump pump runs until the water drops below the lower sensor.
1539636
It comes on when the float is upright. You can adjust the length of cord from the clamp that attaches it to the pump to vary the level at which it floats upright and therefore the height at which the pump turns on.
517847
Automatic operation with pressure switch operates pump when water level is between 7" and 10". Pump shuts off when water level falls to between 1" and 4". (Pressure switch is non-adjustable). Flow at 5 FT Head: 46 GPMFlow at 10 FT Head: 29 GPMFlow at 15 FT Head: 12.5 GPMShutoff Head (ft.): 18
373482
pump only simply plug directly in (no switch) run a few seconds if wanting to test whole assembly including switch depth on and off.. lower into 5 gallon bucket approx 13 inches depth, should turn on. but beware, the water will pump out and douse you if not prepared. Call for better clarificationCSH
1889640
The pump is super efficient down to a 1 foot depth, then gets less efficient until it quits at a depth of 2 to 3 inches. When it is close to finishing, put the pump in the lowest spot you can find.
874484
This particular pump has the top suction intake instead of the bottom intake. It will probably leave another couple of inches in the bottom of the sump when it turns off but is not as likely to get stopped up with trash.. The turn on and turn off settings are not adjustable as with a tethered float switch. I have 5 of these pumps in operation in the basement of a 3600 sq. ft. lab building and do a monthly test with a water hose to make sure each one is working. I have A/C condensate that drains into 2 of the sumps so those pumps do operate several times a day as we use the A/C year round. I have not had a failure with the new pumps since replacing 5 Dayton pumps that failed over a period of time. Some of the new pumps have been in operation for at least 3 years. With the reasonable cost, I keep a spare in stock.
1944500
Yes this pump eliminates the sump pan for the most part. It also has a high level switch which you could use to shut down the equipment and or issue an alarm.
1970592
The height doesn't matter. The pump is basically a valve that is turned on and off.
1470056
I am not using the safety switch and did not do anything to the level switch wires. If the pump fails for any reason the unit will overflow but this was not a issue for me.
326567
This float switch is supposed to turn the sum pump on when the water reaches a certain level. The sum pump is to empty the container full of water. But for some reason if there is a lot of water, the float kind of reset it self and then starts again. I think you are looking for another kind of float switch, you know like the one used in toilet tank. ask for a water tank float switch. This float is not for you.
436258
All my pumps sit level to the tank bottom or below the tank. Just be sure to use check valves, and create a drip loop with the power plug.
517848
This pump does have an automatic switch that works based on the water level. (I can't answer about the discharge head height.)
1257205
it is hard to say with out seeing what you are useing it for . on a sump pump you tie wrap it to the pipe or pump so it will hang down as the water rises the float will turn up and the pump will start and lower the water level