What about the availability of a float switch?
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I used this float switch: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O0DEDA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_5
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I used this float switch: Attwood Corporation Float Switch Automatic With Cover
299370
There are all kinds of them on Amazon, it all depends on how much space you have and how much you want to spend to get the kind you need. If you don't already have one, you will need an appropriate switch and wireing for the switch. You will want to be able to use the pump manually as well as aotumatically. Unless you keep your boat in the water all the time, almost any switch amazon carries should suffice. Depending on what kind of boat you have and how you use it, you may not even need a float switch, but it is always better to have one if feel you need a pump for safety's sake.
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Yes, you can do that. You can also bypass the float switch and run the pump manually by unplugging the pump power cord from the piggyback plug on the float switch and running it directly to the power outlet.
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If there is no water in tank the float will stat at bottom of the unit and unit will not run. As soon as water is added the float will raise slightly and unit will start. float does not raise very much only enough to activate switch which is located at end of rod in upper part of unit .
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if you bypass the float plug in it will run with out the float switch then you have to unplug it to stop running
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Mine included the dual float switch so I guess the unit would ship with one.
2017807
Since the switch operating force is pressure water/air, voltage xx in = voltage xx out. So, the answer to your question is yes
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Yes, float switch has to reach the top to turn on. The system works best if lowered into a hole in the floot. I dug a hole big enough to lower a 5 gal bucket ( with holes drilled into it). Pump fits perfectly into it. Dont forget a check valve. Luck!
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I believe so, yes. There are three leads going into mine. One being ground, the other being constant-run and the other being tied to the built-in float switch. I only have the float switch lead and ground wired up for my application.
627670
Yes you can.... very simple too... you just need to secure a point on the power cord that allows float to move freely....
1249910
The center of the float that activates the on switch sits 5" above a dry floor. The center of the float reaches 8" at the point where it activates the on switch. So a 3" +/- rise in water will turn the pump on.
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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.
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Greetings, The switch is NO (normally open). When it floats, the switch closes. You need to find a float that is normally closed, to power the pump until the float floats, at which tme the switch will open and stop the pump. Best from Dan.
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The float is a switch which turns the pump on when the water level is at the upper limit, when properly adjusted, and off when when the water level is at the lower limit. If the float is disconnected from a pump which requires the float to be plugged in to operate, and the pump is still running, the float appears to be bypassed, and you should check your wiring to the pump.
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I don't see why not, the float switch attaches to screw terminals on the alarm unit. You would just need an extra length of wire and a good splice (especially if it's outside). I'm not sure how hard it would be to replace the entire wire so there would be no splice since I've never had the float end apart.
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Installed properly, your bilge pump will operate automatically through the switch and also can be turned on manually through your main switch. Personally I had 3 of these electronic float switches and all went bad in 30 days. I prefer the ball floats.
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I returned mine due to inaccuracy, but I remember reading about the switch in the user's manual. I think it selects whether the weight displayed is the instantaneous weight or the maximum weight over a period of time. Check the manual if you've got it.
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It should work as long as switch is not being kept from moving to off set point