My pump does not have a float switch so how does this work? All I see is just a 120V plug from the float switch so how is it connected to my pump?
1143855
Your pump plugs into the plug (piggy backed) on float switch then into the outlet
1816992
It cannot directly be connected to the you will need to use a step down transformer (this breaks the current down from 110v to 12v) after the Honeywell switch, else you will damage the pump. You need 110 - 120v input for it to function properly.I hope this helps.
1001606
I don't know what you mean by double switch, but I can tell you that this pump has the electrical cord that you plugged in the outlet and a float switch by the pump it self. When water reaches the hi level the ball float switch turns on the pump.
1203322
Yes - you would remove the float from the pump thus deactivating the float mechanism. Then you permanently set the float switch in the up or on position; I suggest using a zip tie or some wire. Then the hi-lo sensors provide power to the pump whenever they are both submerged in water.
1661691
Yes, float switch has to reach the top to turn on. The system works best if lowered into a hole in the floot. I dug a hole big enough to lower a 5 gal bucket ( with holes drilled into it). Pump fits perfectly into it. Dont forget a check valve. Luck!
1437689
1st and foremost! Remove all power supply to the pump. If it is grounded to the body of the pump you become the ground! You will have to remove the pump from the pit and replace the switch. You can replace it while its in the pit but it is easier to pull the pump out and have a bench to work on it and do it right. Check and make sure the rubber boot on the switch seals properly. You will need to make sure that after installing the new switch that it is water tight. If not, it will fail again. I hope this helps. If you have any problems please feel free to contact me.
1661692
if you bypass the float plug in it will run with out the float switch then you have to unplug it to stop running
2214230
The switch is operated by water pressure, which opens closes contacts against a spring. I haven't installed mine yet, to control a 12V pump, but there doesn't seem to be any reason they won't work fine with 12 volts.
947568
You can't connect it directly. The buoyancy of the black, round float inside a tank causes the switch to trigger and the suction to occur. Our washing machine is in our basement. The main drainage line is closer to the ceiling, rather than the floor. We put the washing machine drain pipe into a tank, and put this submersible in the tank. The pump pushes the water up to a 4 inch drainage pipe that leads to the main out of the house. You will need to purchase additional piping for the drainage as well. Each situation is different for that.
2126429
yes willie...how do i do to replaced pump with low voltage pump. it's too strong pump. i have probllem with water flash out on floor. thanks you for asking.
2080717
Imprinted on top of unit is 12 volt, 3 Amp with 6 amp fuse. Three wires, one negative plus two positive. One positive to run using the included/enclosed automatic float and one positive to run the pump manual from a switch. Your choice, either or both.
1880017
Installed properly, your bilge pump will operate automatically through the switch and also can be turned on manually through your main switch. Personally I had 3 of these electronic float switches and all went bad in 30 days. I prefer the ball floats.
1150866
I'm using it with what I believe is referred to as a two wire pump. It is 240V, switches just the two 240v leads (black and white), has ground screws and has no provision for a third wire. One thing about the low pressure cut out switch on this. It may have already saved my pump. We have some kind of problem developing where the pump is not able to keep up with the flow. The switch tripped a few times then stopped when the condion seemed to have righted itself. The only negative there, not much of one, is that the swich to restart the pump is a little tricky if it trips. You have to find the sweet spot where it engages. In my setup I can here it start to flow so it's not a problem for me. I'm using it with what I believe is referred to as a two wire pump. It is 240V, switches just the two 240v leads (black and white), has ground screws and has no provision for a third wire. One thing about the low pressure cut out switch on this. It may have already saved my pump. We have some kind of problem developing where the pump is not able to keep up with the flow. The switch tripped a few times then stopped when the condion seemed to have righted itself. The only negative there, not much of one, is that the swich to restart the pump is a little tricky if it trips. You have to find... » Read More I'm using it with what I believe is referred to as a two wire pump. It is 240V, switches just the two 240v leads (black and white), has ground screws and has no provision for a third wire. One thing about the low pressure cut out switch on this. It may have already saved my pump. We have some kind of problem developing where the pump is not able to keep up with the flow. The switch tripped a few times then stopped when the condion seemed to have righted itself. The only negative there, not much of one, is that the swich to restart the pump is a little tricky if it trips. You have to find the sweet spot where it engages. In my setup I can here it start to flow so it's not a problem for me. « Show Less
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I would say that this unit can control anything that is low voltage controlled (ie. solenoid). I don't think it would work as a switch on a 120v pump for example.
194155
The constant on/constant off switch will work to switch the pump on and off manually. It will run continuously until the switch is turned off. Connect the wire that activates the float switch directly to the battery so it will come on automatically when water level in the bilge reaches the float.
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
1188463
I would think this is too big to use with a backup pump. This is pretty large. It is meant to be a primary pump float. I am not sure if a change in wiring would work as it is meant to work on AC not DC. Why not just get a DC float switch from watchdog?