If I turn it upside down will it have the reverse effect? I'd like to use it in a Pond to shut off the pump should the H2o level fall below safe level
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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.
1842515
I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to do. This float switch is designed to start the pump when water level gets too high and shuts off the pump when the level gets below the bottom float when installed in the upright position. I don't know the size or location of your pond but if outside and wind is a factor, you may have to install the float switch in a stilling well.
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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.
779497
I think you will; otherwise, tendency will be for the water to back-siphon once you shut the pump off.
852340
Yes, however, I have never turned it upside down to see if it leaks, have always filled it, and served. then emptied. My daughter also has one, she refrigerates hers overnight, but has a large shelf. Great item! Get lots of compliments.
552470
I fill the water container in the kitchen sink, then screw the black part on as I would any jar lid. Then carry it outside upside down. Only invert it when I'm hanging it on the hook in the tree where it lives. Doesn't lose much water at all, as it simply fills the little bathing/drinking cups as I invert it.
1851283
When the bottle is upright, a few small drops of water can escape from the air hole. Once the bottle is turned upside-down water won't leak from it
41679
There is an exposed screw on the bottom which you would see if you turned it the other way. Not sure whether it would have any impact on the functionality.
1181837
Yes, because the float switch for the back-up pump is mounted higher than the primary pump's float switch. If the primary pump fails, the water level will of course continue to rise until it triggers the float switch for the back-up pump to turn on.
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Hi, The way have this switch wired up, it breaks the contact when it is no longer upright. I have it connected to a pump which is pumping from a pool, and it floats under the water. When the water level drops low enough, it turns sideways or upside down, current no longer flows to the pump, and the pumping stops. When the pool fills up again, the pump turns on again. So, it is really intended for pumping out a sump, not filling a tank. I looked at the manual on line, at http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/RFSN-6,RFSN-9,RFSN-10-User.pdf. I did not see any indication that it can be rewired to work the other way. I hope this helps. Hi, The way have this switch wired up, it breaks the contact when it is no longer upright. I have it connected to a pump which is pumping from a pool, and it floats under the water. When the water level drops low enough, it turns sideways or upside down, current no longer flows to the pump, and the pumping stops. When the pool fills up again, the pump turns on again. So, it is really intended for pumping out a sump, not filling a tank. I looked at the manual on line, at http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/RFSN-6,RFSN-9,RFSN-10-User.pdf. I did not see any indication that it can be... » Read More Hi, The way have this switch wired up, it breaks the contact when it is no longer upright. I have it connected to a pump which is pumping from a pool, and it floats under the water. When the water level drops low enough, it turns sideways or upside down, current no longer flows to the pump, and the pumping stops. When the pool fills up again, the pump turns on again. So, it is really intended for pumping out a sump, not filling a tank. I looked at the manual on line, at http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/RFSN-6,RFSN-9,RFSN-10-User.pdf. I did not see any indication that it can be rewired to work the other way. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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It's a switch that floats. When water level rises to a point it turns the pump on. When level drops the floating switch turns off the pump
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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.
1251589
I have had it on it side and it has never leaked. But upside down I would not trust
237345
I have this switch installed in two of my boats. I am not sure exactly how much water it takes to turn off and on. But I do know that the water level to turn it on is higher than the water level to turn it off. Every time I check my bilge's they are very dry. The pump and swithc must be mounted on the lowest part of the bilge as close to the stern as possible. And if you are not happy with it you can always return it to Amazon, their return process is the best.
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Based on other feedback and reviews I have seen I would not recommend that. There is a circuit board in this pump that controls all of the various operations and I have read reviews that stated if it gets wet/damaged, the pump is not operational. I have my pump in a pool equipment shed along with the filter and heater and even with that, during the winter months I will be covering the pump in plastic to ensure it does not get wet/damp.
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No, not a tight seal. I've not turned it upside down, but if I were to fill it with water and turned it upside down there would be a slight trickle.
1777630
assuming it's not moving water through it the entire time it will burn up, eventually. There are models out there with a floater switch that will shut the pump down when the water level gets too low. Sounds like that would be better for you.
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Yes. When you install it you attach it to the pipe, as the water rises it starts to go inverted. That's when the internal switch turns on the pump. You adjust how high the maxwater level will by setting the amount of wire between the float and where you anchor it. Hope it helps.
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No either way is fine. Reversing it does NOT increase its useful life in terms of removing chlorine! Reversing it is only done if/when needed to flush out sediment that has built up and slowed the water flow. After any sediment has flushed out you can continue to use it in the reversed position but if you use it past about 10,000 total gallons - it will not be absorbing/filtering/removing the chlorine from your water - which is the reason we all bought it.