What are the two electrical wires for that are sticking out of the unit? Are they for a float switch? Do I need to use them?
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Not required for normal operation, but can be used to show high water alarm.
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its been awhile since I installed it...I don't recall having to do any of that. Can you send me a pic of the wires or I will check mine later and reply
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The switch appears to be standard electrical device size. I mounted mine in a gem/handy box on my drill press. Hope this helps.
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C., that is an indicator light in the center, and not a switch. This is a wall mounted surge protector, and you need an in-the-wall ground fault circuit interruptor duplex receptacle, which you can get at a big box store or Amazon. This is usually a code requirement in water environments (kitchens, baths, and outside). Hope this helps.
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They are not. But I doubt you have to worry about water getting inside the circle cutout and onto the wires behind it. Just wrap the outside of the switch with electrical tape to make it tight.
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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.
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How do I use the 2 wires sticking out of the pump? My old one (that came with our house) doesn't seem to have this.
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A standard switch plate should work. You can buy these at any hardware store, or I'm sure Amazon also has these.
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As long as you are switching power it should be fine. I used these for lamp switches, but they should work for anything. As to wire size, I managed to get two standard flat lamp cords through one of the openings. Note that I can only speak for AC line voltage use.
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The strange connectors are for connecting the hot and neutral wires. Make sure the wires fit tight and will not pull out; otherwise use regular wire nuts. Install only if you know what you are working with, electricity!
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No... I have mine wired directly to a on/off switch. A float switch is an option of course.
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First the wiring , brown lead is positive black is negative if you want an automatic system you need a float switch in line on positive side. if you want it on demand wire ground to battery ground and positive through a switch to battery. Bilge discharge is via a 3/4" od semi barbed nipple shon center white plastic part.
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Hi Patrickno, the unit is more for replacement i used my existing wiring and air tube.hope this helps ?
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You need to hire or find someone who can read the wiring diagram that came with the unit. Sorry, don't mean to sound short, but it was pretty easy for me. Can't give you a step by step through this text box.
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The same switch plate that you use for a regular light switch works for these. When you replace the light switch, just use the same plate.
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Kathy, Very good question. I don't see what the purpose of the float is - it does not connect to anything, not a level gauge, not a shut-off switch, nothing. The best I could figure was using the one screw to attach the white part to the one pre-drilled screw hole.
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Other responders mentioned wire size and short length. That's not the main issue; know the length to power source and pump. If you a little more money to spend, I would buy another switch. I wrote a review, you might check it. I am installing a DC branch panel with good On-Off-On switches and good breakers to replace the temporary Shoreline switches.
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Look very carefully at the switch body. There is a wire diagram cast into the plastic. Should you need further help, I can look at my switch and add additional information if needed.