OC float switches

OceanicCorals-Eugene- · #1 05-01-2010, 07:44 AM

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

no_bs · #2 05-01-2010, 08:04 AM

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

Funky_Fish14 · #3 05-01-2010, 08:19 AM

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?

OceanicCorals-Eugene- · #4 05-01-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Funky_Fish14

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

no_bs · #5 05-01-2010, 08:30 AM

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.

Bloodasp · #6 05-01-2010, 08:37 AM

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.

OceanicCorals-Eugene- · #7 05-01-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by no_bs

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.

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Originally Posted by Bloodasp

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