OC float switches
 

OC is proud to bring affordable DIY float switches to those that want to add an automated top off system to their aquariums. These floats are made fully submersible, from non bio-degradable/ reef safe material to ensure that it wont effect the water parameters in your aquariums. With only 1.75" size these float switches will fit into most aquariums no problem at the same time keeping your water level and salinity levels stable.

Technical Specifications:
MAX Voltage: 120VDC
MAX current: 0.5Amps
MAX Temperature: 95C
Total length of Switch: 1.75 inches
Cable Length: 18 inches

Price: $14.98/ea

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Price? Will you also be carrying the 12 V version?
Thanks

I guess i forgot the most important part of this post haha.

The price for these float switches are:

$14.98/ea

These can handle up to 120 V so you can still put 12V through them and have it work properly

Forgot to mention, bulk order pricing is available!

Will you have these in the store for this Tuesday?

there should be some available there on tuesday, how many do you need?

One for sure. It's a toss up of this or a kent float valve. But for $15, can't beat that.

So all you need to add to get this baby to work is a switch-box with an outlet/connection for the top-off pump or solenoid?

thats right! even putting it inline on an extension cable could theoretically work if done correctly.

Also these could be used with your RKE or RKL system to program your ATO system

I believe, as Eugene has told me before, you just splice the switch into the power cord of the pump. If i'm wrong Eugene will pipe up and explain.

I do use a similar switch but bought somewhere else. You can do it that way and it will work.
But I feel uneasy running an ac line pretty close to a water source for something that's diy even though i made it. I have mine connected to a dc source which triggers a relay to turn on.

Running it on a DC source relay is a much safer way of doing things but it can work with AC power as well just have to do it right as you wouldnt want it to fail or leak electricity.

I have a couple of ATO setups running with these switches inline on extension cables that powers my pumps. If you feel uncomfortable with the AC power, its only $3-5 (cost of the extension)to remove the switch instead of having a pump thats been tempered and you lose warranty.

From the 3 years ive used these switches ive never had one break on me so i would say they are fairly reliable switches