If I have a magnetic pump in a pond skimmer that is 226 watts AC 120V/60Hz will this float switch cut off my pump so it will not burn up if the water in the skimmer gets below 2 inches.
312363
It would probably work but I would be inclined to go with a solid state switch. They use a probe mounted vertically in the skimmer that would cut power to the pump in the event that the water goes below a certain level. It allows a lot more accuracy than the float type switch.
312364
I think you could make it work, but you would have to be very careful setting the float switch to de-energize your pump. This setup is not really very accurate for repeatability.
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.
48309
Depends on the depth of the water in your yard. The switch won't turn the pump on until the water is about 7" deep.
326563
The switch in the float is designed to turn off when the float if up at roughly 45 degrees. If it's wired to the pump and the float is placed to reach the up position when the tank is full, it will turn off the pump.
1282523
The on off switch is inside the float..... If the float is not floating in a vertical position it will allow pump to run. When water level is low and float is at bottom of tank (or other water holder.) The foat asit touches bottom will fall into a horizontal position and the switch in the float will stop pump from running.......this is true if float switch is wired correcty to the pump. I belive a diagram coms with the float package. v.
2283429
No, I don't think so. The float switch needs a lot of upward travel to close the circuit. If you have a basement application but don't have a big enough hole for the entire pump, there are very small float switch circuit interrupters that you could use. A small hole in the ground would be required. Good luck.
1135618
Yes, the switch plugs into the outlet then the pump plugs into the switch. Easy. You clamp the float assy to your discharge pipe.
1542582
if this is like mine, then all the float switch does is make the wire connection as it floats up. so u can splice it into the positive or negative wire of your pump wires. as this does not need power, it just makes the connection or disconnects the power as it floats up or down that goes to your pump. u just simply splice into one of your pumps power wires.
638772
Depends on the starting amperage draw of the pump and the length of the cords. There will be a loss of power proportionate to the length of the cords. Better check with a pro electrician.
1580676
This pump has the electrical incorporated in to the top cover. The float is pre-wired, so all you do is plug it into an 120 VAC common household outlet. The outlet should be 120 VAC rated at 20 amps at the breaker. The service disconnect is you unplugging the pump. This pump will run when the float is lifted up by the water level in the receiver tank. The pump running stops when the water level allows the float to flop down (as seen in the illustration at Amazon). Hope this answers your question - Mike
1022725
Absolutely.. Only issue seems to be the float switch is intermittent. The way I use it. Is without the float switch (since it doesn't work). But when I plug it in, the pump works great..
2033963
It really depends on the purpose you want the pump for. Sump pumps are often coupled with the float switch, so that whenever the water level rises to a certain level the pump turns on to purge the sump. If you want to control when the pump runs, emptying ponds, pools, etc, then you wouldn't need the float switch.
332406
The switch monitors the motor current and looks for a drop in amps which comes when the pump transitions from pumping water to starting to draw in some air. Please let me know if you have any other questions I can answer for you.
317565
While it should handle the temp, I would think the metal would corrode with the salt. Although it is stainless steel it is of low grade and not rust / corrosion proof. Also, make sure to use a relay between the pump and this float switch for safety.
1135617
Yes, the switch plugs into the outlet then the pump plugs into the switch. Easy.You clamp the float assy to your discharge pipe.
1842516
This switch isn't really meant for continuous power. So it wouldn't stay 'on' as long as the float is in a particular position.Basically, when the float 'triggers' the switch to run (ie power on), it is programmed to automatically run for about 10 seconds, then it shuts off the power again.This time limit is hard coded and not configurable either.I don't think it will work for what you want to use it for.
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I'm not sure - it is entirely closed so you can't see the water level when it's operational. I think the float was about an inch from the top to trigger it on, though. We never had a problem with overflow until the entire switch died.