DIY Float Switches

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by Bstoner
I still have some left.
Hey Bstoner,
Got mine...thanks...that was quick!
Mc

 

[bstoner]

You're welcome grumpygills.

 

[bstoner]

Anybody else need some?

 

[renogaw]

I will definitely need some, just not this month wallet was sewn shut till june.

 

[flcandy]

I will at the end of this month email me at flcandy@gmail.com.
Thanks

 

[bstoner]

I still have some left if anyone is interested.

 

[triga22]

Around how much does it cost for an auto topoff. I already have a pump and resivoir.

 

[dawman]

I`ll take 6 of them . Email me at bdawman@yahoo.com

 

[bstoner]

All you need are two float switches like these, a pump and a resivoir so you dont need anything else but these.
Here is a crude drawing I did to show how I have mine setup.

 

[40 galons]

i would also recomend a relay switch. i have the exact switches and i feel that kicking these things on with out one may cause the switches to arch and cause them to stick

 

[groupergenius]

Bstoner, if you still have some I'll take 2. Do they come with the brackets?
wwellcraft75@aol.com

 

[bstoner]

Brackets are not included, but if you request I can include some nylon nuts like the picture shows and you can make a bracket out of anything.
Just send paypal to bmstoner@comcast.net
Ben

 

[dawman]

Are the switches rated for 120 volts ? I assumed they are rated for 12 VDC since they look like float switches for bilge pumps .

 

[bstoner]

Rated for .17 amps at 120 volts, yes.

 

[bstoner]

Is that what you were looking for Dawman? Anybody else want some or have anymore questions?

 

[mckaax]

Will this work like this? I want to make it so the bottom switch kicks the power on and the top one kicks it off.

 

[bstoner]

I dont think it will, becuase the bottom switch is going to close the loop once it reaches the "up" position which will kill power to the pump.

 

[mckaax]

I am going to bring this tread up Because I have a extra 120v relay for these switches. I got it from radio shack for about 15 dollars after shipping. If someone wants it they can have it for 10 shipped. Its brand new in package.