how high does the water need to get before switch turns on pump and how low before switch turns pump off?
1282522
I don't know that exactly you just need to match. To the one you are removing
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.
1282524
The pump uses it's power cord as a tether. You can adjust the cable clamp to set water level. If you measure the clamp position on your present cord and mark the new cord you should be OK.
1282525
It is adjustable. If you shorten the cord of the switch from the end of the switch (you have to tie it off), it will require less water. It depends on where the switch is placed and where you tie the cord off.
1361789
About 8 feet, looks to be either 12 or 10 ga wire, the switch is about 10 inches from the pump on the wire.
165851
1) you plug the switch in the outlet and plug the sump pump to the switch2) you attach the high sensor where the pump will turn on, the pump will run until the water goes below the low sensor.Works great for me
1717893
Depends how high. These switches usually maintain a differential of 20 - 30 psi. ie Low cut out 30, High cut out 50psi. I'v had mine set to cut out at 70psi if that's any help. I did reduce it to the 30 -50 range as in the summer here it easy to blow the pvc pipe. I think max for a water heater is 70psi.
1252358
I don't have a manual in front of me, but I think it will go down to 1/2", but it sure seems like mine goes down to about a 1/4" and then will shutoff. On my cover, it often pumps it almost completely dry in one section, shutting off until water migrates in from other sections to "fill" the area around the pump. It then pumps that down as well. Rinse and repeat....it works very nicely and I'm VERY pleased. Much better than my previous pump that now seems more like a toy than a pump.
2190996
The fitting has nothing to do with the problem. The problem is internal. I believe it is the diagram which will not let the pump shut off once it is activated. Once the water is drained and the float lowers/returns to the normal "off" position, the water never turns off.
596235
These switches are both 120 and 240 volt. The switch that I installed has the low pressure shut off and will react to low pressure whatever the cause...well worth having on rental units as some city folk aren't to familiar with wells and limited water.
1893381
It's all determined by what type of pressure switch you have and how many pounds of pressure are in the tank. If the tank pressure is set too high or low it's going to effect how much water is supplied. Different pressure switches like 20-40, 30-50. 40-60 are going to require different pressure levels inside the tank. Those should be set before the tank is filled with water. It's difficult to say when the pump should come on without knowing what type of switch you have, where it's set, and how much pressure you have put in the tank before installation. Incorrect setup can badly effect water supply and pump function.
1661691
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!
2153711
Each pump has its own float switch! There is a top switch that sets off an alarm if both pumps fail to work. My AC pump starts about 9inches and stops about 4 inches. The DC pump starts around6 inches. It only starts if the AC PUMP DOES NOT
327911
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.
1883661
I think you are better having it closer to the basin (above the pump of course) because when the pump cycles off, then there is less water between the pump and the valve. This water, after the pump cycles off, then evacuates via the small hole you are supposed to drill in the outlet pipe where it connects to the pump. This eliminates (water) pressure back into the pump when the pump starts the next time.
373481
Easiest way would be to use a garden hose to fill the pit with water to the level that would normally trigger the pump to activate. This way you are checking both switch and motor.
1759128
Okay the pressure switch wall shut the pump down about 65 pounds also to start to pump it has to see flow considerable amount of flow when you open up the Fossett it will sometimes drop down the 40 before the pump kicked so very smooth then whenever you shut the faucet off it will shut the pump down and about Katie three seconds
1549050
Your pump will run a little less but your pressure switch and how much air pressure you put in the tank before installation will determine the water pressure. The lower the pressure the less wear and tear on your pipes. If you have setup questions the company's website has helpful installation video's and advise on types of pressure switches and how much air pressure to put in the tank for each switch.
343833
This pump will work at a low press.of5psi up to 100psi+, your electric switch should be set to a cut in-out pressure somewhere between 20-50 psi this is an EXCELLENT pump for the money, you will have to figure out how to plumb it as there are very little in the way of diagrams that come with it.
876061
The float valve for the 12v pump is about 13" from the bottom of the pump. The pump's themselves aren't that deep but if you want the 12v to start before there is water across the floor you'll need a bit deeper.. You really want that switch below the bottom of the drain inlets if you can get it.. For me I had to dig down about 22" and make the sump deeper..