IIs the float mechanism supposed to stay at the bottom of the unit or raise up with water level?
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The float raises a rod that makes a switch on the top cover when the water level is high enough. The Float moves up but only slightly. Sometimes it can get misaligned and not work properly. If you have filled it with water and it doesn't run push down on the top cover on the right side. If the unit comes on then the rod is not moving up and down properly. For those of you whose units do not shut off when empty also check the alignment of the rod and make sure it moves freely.
1252130
The floating device floats on top of the water. I think it is used for the automatic shut off when the water is empty. My automatic shut off does not seem to work.
1252131
I believe the float should remain at bottom and is suppose to trigger machine off when water is too low....but my machine never shuts down when water out as indicated.
1252132
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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Mary ... Sorry I did not really answer your question. The float is like the float in your toilet.It will raise and lower with the level of the water in the unit. It stop the fan if the unit runs out of water.The trouble I was having, is the tank would remain full and the unit would run out of water and stop.I contacted WayFair, and they are sending a new tank and valve. If I remember, there is a "shipping tab" on the float. That needs to be removed. I missed it the first time. it stops the float from moving. Mine is the water wont drain into the unit properly i must keep "burping" the tank to keep it draining. Hope this helps. Mary ... Sorry I did not really answer your question. The float is like the float in your toilet.It will raise and lower with the level of the water in the unit. It stop the fan if the unit runs out of water.The trouble I was having, is the tank would remain full and the unit would run out of water and stop.I contacted WayFair, and they are sending a new tank and valve. If I remember, there is a "shipping tab" on the float. That needs to be removed. I missed it the first time. it stops the float from moving. Mine is the water wont drain into the unit properly i... » Read More Mary ... Sorry I did not really answer your question. The float is like the float in your toilet.It will raise and lower with the level of the water in the unit. It stop the fan if the unit runs out of water.The trouble I was having, is the tank would remain full and the unit would run out of water and stop.I contacted WayFair, and they are sending a new tank and valve. If I remember, there is a "shipping tab" on the float. That needs to be removed. I missed it the first time. it stops the float from moving. Mine is the water wont drain into the unit properly i must keep "burping" the tank to keep it draining. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have not had a problem wth the float. T tank and that valve is where I have had trouble. I will have the unit shut down with a full tank of water. Hope this helps.
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Manual is not clear where it should sit...but if it does float above water until water low....mine does not turn off.
1329549
i can think it must be the elevation of the hose itself with relation to the hieght of water. You need to use gravity unless you want to use a pump.
415524
when floating in a vertical position contacts are closed to allow pump motor to work. When water level is near bottom switch falls over and opens circuit to pump motor to prevent pumping dry.
975998
I bought it to use at a high counter. I originally had trouble getting it up, but I've never needed to lower it.Sorry not to be of help.
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the problem i have had is that it will tend to float above water level and the pump is rubbinf but not getting water mine burned out my pump, i quit using the skimmer.
1135619
they told you right. if you have the permanent integrated float, just tie it straight up to the discharge line (make it look like a hot air balloon ) heavy zip ties or hose clamp. then just plug your sump into the bwc1. done. you need your float to stay made/on at all times.
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Pull the blue top off the white bottom. There is a ring-shaped foam float that functions as a switch to shut the unit off when the water level gets low. If it's stuck, or enough water doesn't make it into the base, the unit won't evaporate. Of course, brush any mineral/schmutz off the ultrasonic disk at the bottom, too.
610236
See Michael's answer. I use it the same way and it works fine. You must have air in it to make it float.
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I have my Tunze float valve in the rear pump chamber of a 29 gallon biocube. As long as I keep the float valve on the TUNZE clean, which can be difficult because of calcium and coralline algae build up, and the freshwater reservoir has water in it then water level in the biocube never seems to move up down at all. The float valve itself can only move up and down about 1/2 an inch, so in a small chamber thats not a lot of water volume before the float valves triggers the Tunze pump on or off.
788202
This product requires a vertical installation. The float mechanism is by gravity. When water rises, the float will rise to seal. The float valve is unlikely to seal if installed in a horizontal pipe.
846652
No way. Did you anchor it with the little gadget that came with it? It's supposed to be stationary, in the upper chamber where you add the water and the little gadgets hold it from the bottom.
1084822
Hangs straight down when water level rises switch floats onto it's side . Alarm goes off.
451933
Check the water level. It's very important that the level is at the top or it will do what your describing!
1425007
I installed mine with the water level up at normal operating depth. My wife was insistent that we get one for this summer. It wasn't hard but it wasn't easy either. I would recommend installing when level is below the return.
350435
I don't beleive it floats i lost a ladder that way . I have a rope just for the ladder tie to the side rail the ladder is being used
883706
Raise it all the way up, and then it will release and allow you to lower it.. Hope this helps &#128522;
1432012
Nope - You have to raise it straight up to get it out of the water. Doesn't work like units on a regular boat.