I prefer a near maximum filling and maximum emptying of my sump. Which switch better enables this? A vertical or tether? Thanks!
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The Cdu800 I purchased draws about 8" of water when I use it. There is only about 1 inch more of water that I can draw. I am very satisfied with this as a sump pump in my basement
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i don't know for sure, but it works fine in a standard sanitary sump. The widest point would be with the float switch pulled straight out horizontally...not sure where you'd find that dimension.
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The company makes 3 models, the more expensive ones can be programmed longer. See here, Pro Series is same company: http://www.sumppumpsdirect.com/pumps/vertical-float-switches.html Also see the company's brochure on the 3 models: http://www.stopflooding.com/proseries/pdfs/Brochure%20PHCC%20Switches,%20Sensors,%20Controllers%201807046%203-2012.pdf I was looking today since I may buy the most basic model for my backup pump
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That is the most ideal way. Water entering on the bottom and exiting on top. However, I know may installers that have use it horizontally with good results. The biggest factor would be actual flow rates being treated.
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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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The Vertical Up position allows water from both 1 and 2 together. The Vertical Down position shuts off the water completely from both
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Sorry, don't know the specific technicals on it. Screws onto standard issue 1 pound or slightly less tanks and there is a throttling orifice at the exit. Sorry can't be any more helpful.
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There is a plug on the bottom of one end. Whether it can be used to hook up a gravity feed, I don't know, as there isn't much room between thetank and the side of the pick-up. I only used it for a drain plug when I removed the tank(I traded for a gas model truck and the tank cannot be used for gasoline).
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The biggest advantage I found was the amount of water being moved. This pump far exceeds the standard, inexpensive, in-sump pumps. It all depends on how much water you get and how much you need to move.
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any position will probably work, it will let water flow from holding tank, but will only allow water to flow the same as you unplugging tank
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Ii came in the vertical (up) discharge configuration and this is the way I used it. I think it is possible to rotate the pump 90o.
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We tried using a sump pump but, after awhile, it would trip the breaker and stop working. Now we have a Tera 3600 pond pump. So far it's working great!
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Hi, The way have this switch wired up, it breaks the contact when it is no longer upright. I have it connected to a pump which is pumping from a pool, and it floats under the water. When the water level drops low enough, it turns sideways or upside down, current no longer flows to the pump, and the pumping stops. When the pool fills up again, the pump turns on again. So, it is really intended for pumping out a sump, not filling a tank. I looked at the manual on line, at http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/RFSN-6,RFSN-9,RFSN-10-User.pdf. I did not see any indication that it can be rewired to work the other way. I hope this helps. Hi, The way have this switch wired up, it breaks the contact when it is no longer upright. I have it connected to a pump which is pumping from a pool, and it floats under the water. When the water level drops low enough, it turns sideways or upside down, current no longer flows to the pump, and the pumping stops. When the pool fills up again, the pump turns on again. So, it is really intended for pumping out a sump, not filling a tank. I looked at the manual on line, at http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/RFSN-6,RFSN-9,RFSN-10-User.pdf. I did not see any indication that it can be... » Read More Hi, The way have this switch wired up, it breaks the contact when it is no longer upright. I have it connected to a pump which is pumping from a pool, and it floats under the water. When the water level drops low enough, it turns sideways or upside down, current no longer flows to the pump, and the pumping stops. When the pool fills up again, the pump turns on again. So, it is really intended for pumping out a sump, not filling a tank. I looked at the manual on line, at http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/RFSN-6,RFSN-9,RFSN-10-User.pdf. I did not see any indication that it can be rewired to work the other way. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Free Float gives you more range for the on and off settings (good if you have water coming in steady). The downside is it requires more room than floats mounted directly on the pump.
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Yes Richard, I use it exclusively as a back-up. I have a generator & manual transfer switch, but that doesn't help if I'm away when my sump pump loses power. While it doesn't have the same through-put as my primary pump, it does a great job, even with a 9ft + head! Definitely happy with my purchase.
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typically horizontal pumping is negligible, vertical pumping is where any pump typically loses power. I use this pump for more than 13 ft vertically, and my discharge sometimes runs 60 ft plus horizontally.
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It works like a straw. But instead of you creating the suction with your mouth the water flowing across the top of the pump creates a suction that lifts the water up and out of your sump pit . Works awesome