Just to understand the float switch, it plugs in between pump and electric? Then sensors check high and low level and when water above low level cycles sump pump on? Have utility pump in basement but doing manually, sometimes forget and water gets on floor with sensor I would not have to worry as sensors would be set to turn sump pump at certain level of water and then off when water hit low level? If this is right I need this. Just to understand the float switch, it plugs in between pump and electric? Then sensors check high and low level and when water above low level cycles sump pump on? Have utility pump in... » Read More Just to understand the float switch, it plugs in between pump and electric? Then sensors check high and low level and when water above low level cycles sump pump on? Have utility pump in basement but doing manually, sometimes forget and water gets on floor with sensor I would not have to worry as sensors would be set to turn sump pump at certain level of water and then off when water hit low level? If this is right I need this. « Show Less
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Turns on when both sensors see water and off shortly after they don't. Not sure about durability because the electronics must switch the high pump current on and off. Mine still works.
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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
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Correct. When the water level hits the highest sensor the pump starts running. When the water level fall to the lowest sensor, the pump shuts off.
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The controller plugs into an outlet and the sump pump then plugs in to back of the controller. The controller has two sensors on long wires that are placed in the sump pit and attach to the discharge pipe with cable ties. One sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn off and the other sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn on. The float switch on the sump is tied up in the on position so the pump will always run if plugged into an active outlet. When the water level reaches the upper sensor the outlet on the back of the controller becomes active and the sump pump runs until the water drops below the lower sensor. The controller plugs into an outlet and the sump pump then plugs in to back of the controller. The controller has two sensors on long wires that are placed in the sump pit and attach to the discharge pipe with cable ties. One sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn off and the other sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn on. The float switch on the sump is tied up in the on position so the pump will always run if plugged into an active outlet. When the water level reaches the upper sensor the outlet on the back of the controller becomes active and the... » Read More The controller plugs into an outlet and the sump pump then plugs in to back of the controller. The controller has two sensors on long wires that are placed in the sump pit and attach to the discharge pipe with cable ties. One sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn off and the other sensor is attached at the level you want the pump to turn on. The float switch on the sump is tied up in the on position so the pump will always run if plugged into an active outlet. When the water level reaches the upper sensor the outlet on the back of the controller becomes active and the sump pump runs until the water drops below the lower sensor. « Show Less
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This setup works via two probes. One high and one low. When both probes sense continuity to ground (though water) it fires the pump. Pump will run till both probes read no continuity to ground (sump crock empty). It is a good system and worry free.
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That's the idea.. It's a 2nd completely separate pump, with a separate float switch and power supply. If the water level gets above the backup pump float switch, either because the primary can't keep up or has failed for some reason, the backup will turn on. This assumes you've installed and maintained the backup pump in working order. The backup is smaller than the primary, and battery powered so it may not keep up if there is an extreme of flooding.
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It has a Water Detection Sensor that you can add. It has a phone cord and phone cord jack in the unit that it plugs into. Not sure if your sump pump switch would be compatible. But phone cord is cheap and you can run additional cord if needed from the unit to the sump and use the sensor. That way it wouldn't alarm every time your sump kicked in, but rather would only alarm if the sump ran over onto the floor. The sensor is worth the extra $ if it doesn't come with the unit you buy. I have one that has been in service for 3 or 4 years and still works flawlessly. I will say this unit is more dependable then some others on the market. Beware. It has a Water Detection Sensor that you can add. It has a phone cord and phone cord jack in the unit that it plugs into. Not sure if your sump pump switch would be compatible. But phone cord is cheap and you can run additional cord if needed from the unit to the sump and use the sensor. That way it wouldn't alarm every time your sump kicked in, but rather would only alarm if the sump ran over onto the floor. The sensor is worth the extra $ if it doesn't come with the unit you buy. I have one that has been in service for 3 or 4 years and still works flawlessly. I will say this unit is more... » Read More It has a Water Detection Sensor that you can add. It has a phone cord and phone cord jack in the unit that it plugs into. Not sure if your sump pump switch would be compatible. But phone cord is cheap and you can run additional cord if needed from the unit to the sump and use the sensor. That way it wouldn't alarm every time your sump kicked in, but rather would only alarm if the sump ran over onto the floor. The sensor is worth the extra $ if it doesn't come with the unit you buy. I have one that has been in service for 3 or 4 years and still works flawlessly. I will say this unit is more dependable then some others on the market. Beware. « Show Less
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I believe that the way this one works is by sensing the presence of the minute electrical current or the lack thereof. The sensor must be set so that the pump runs at least 10 seconds. I am assuming that is enough time for the pump to discharge enough water and lower the level of the water in the pump sufficiently to allow the sensor to /not/ sense a current and therefore stop activating.
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I have had a few of these burn out on me from using the dehumidifier into a sink with this pump attached. The vendor that I purchased from has been excellent in replacing the faulty units. After several replacements, I stopped keeping it on the automatic switch and just plug/unplug the unit each day. In my opinion, the sensor unit cannot handle the load. Hope this helps.
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If there is no water in tank the float will stat at bottom of the unit and unit will not run. As soon as water is added the float will raise slightly and unit will start. float does not raise very much only enough to activate switch which is located at end of rod in upper part of unit .
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No,This Float Starts The Pump When The Water Reaches AFull Level, Called Normally Open Circuit. You Want A Float That Shuts Off The Pump At A Full Level And Starts When Low Level, Called Normally c
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it is hard to say with out seeing what you are useing it for . on a sump pump you tie wrap it to the pipe or pump so it will hang down as the water rises the float will turn up and the pump will start and lower the water level
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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.
378249
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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It turns on automatically when it senses water & shuts off when the water is down to an inch or less. This was the only pump we found in this price range w/ the automatic start/stop feature. I use it for draining excess water in my pool & it has worked well.
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This type of switch that I have goes on top of the pump. In order of this switch to work the pump has to be cover with water and some more until the switch gets turned on. What you could try to do is some how bolt this small clamp to the floor. That way once the switch gets cover with water and the switch rises it will turn on. If you do it try to get screws that don't rust so easy. Remember the more slack you give the more it will delay for the switch to turn on. I will also try to make a small deeper hole for this switch so you can collect even more water.
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Yes the pump does have a float sensor that only turns on when the pump fills with water.
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I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways, once both metal tips are touching water the pump turns on and runs until both metal tips are out of the water. I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways,... » Read More I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways, once both metal tips are touching water the pump turns on and runs until both metal tips are out of the water. « Show Less
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Your float turns a switch on and off on or near the motor. If you can lock the switch in the on position (many options), and your pump runs full time, you can use this switch by plugging it into the outlet first and then plugging the sump line into the control. Directions aren't the best but mine still works. Good for up to 14 amps. I'm always cautious with low stock items. They could be returns but Amazon backs up their products.
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Yes, it works on an internal float that when the water rises, the pump runs. The two blue wires connect to your system as an emergency shut-off should the water not get pumped out. Works well so not to flood your utility room.
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No. The wet switch has to be manually reset after it comes in contact with water. Try something like this. Search amazon for HC8000 Sump Pump Controller (Float Switch)