HELP Need A Float Switch

[Spartanwarrior]

So I noticed some stray current in my tank....zzzzaaap...and was able to narrow it down to my sump return's float switch. I included some pics...hoping someone close by has one I can buy/rent until I find a new one somewhere....or if someone knows a local LRS that has one.
THANK YOU

 

[edd]

eliminate the switch and plug pump into outlet untill you get new switch.

 

[Spartanwarrior]

Thanks but thats not my issue. If i lose my siphon into my sump my DT overflows, hence the need for a float switch

 

[Branespikin]

If you are looking for just a regular float switch I should have one floating around. Im in College Point after work Astoria/Manhattan during work 7am-6pm if that works for you? No LFS near you that carries one?

 

[Spartanwarrior]

Its definitely not a normal float switch. I included pics of what I have currently. Its not the normal ATO magnetic or gravity based one. Its electric. If you have that, I'd certainly be willing to take that hour drive. LRS around me are sorely absent

 

[masterswimmer]

Thanks but thats not my issue. If i lose my siphon into my sump my DT overflows, hence the need for a float switch

Sorry to say but that is a serious recipe for disaster. Something is terribly wrong with your plumbing if you need a float switch to prevent a flood.

If you could describe and/or post pix of your plumbing I'm sure there will be numerous people here to offer their opinions.

 

[Spartanwarrior]

That's not a bad idea. I'll take pics of the setup soon. Probably on a different thread tho, b/c I still need that switch in the meantime. It's a simple in/out system that uses a U Bend siphon and overflow box from DT to sump and then pump back up, with valve. I've had issues with some flooding since I bought the setup from a friend, however, so a change may be in order.

 

[Branespikin]

Sorry i dont have electrical one. I thought thst big plastic surround was a snail gaurd of some sort

 

[Branespikin]

Autotopoff.com should have thst. They are pretty good with shipping.

 

[ourcoralreef]

Can lend a grounding probe if needed im in Brooklyn though (or you can diy one)
Be careful with touching the water in the tank when there is stray voltage lingering (even if there is a grounding probe or gfci outlet)

 

[theMeat]

I have a couple of hang on overflow boxes that don't have a u tube. They do need an aqualifter pump to make sure any air comes out, which may stop the siphon. Had these running on tanks for years with no issues.
Could also drill your tank, have a bit and some bulkheads to make that happen.

You can have the hang on overflow set up for free. I'm in valley stream ny. Pm me your # if interested.

 

[Branespikin]

When i used to run my first tank like that i bought mine from lifereef which claims their system never had siphon fail. Thats their moto. Its pricey. Ut i had for a year never had a problem i might have this lying around simewhere aswell

 

[Spartanwarrior]

Brane Thank you, the friend I bought from actually got this from Autotopoff.com and I'm in contact with the owner. He says it may only be caused by loose epoxy, maybe some corrosion inside. I'm going to take it apart and see what's up. I appreciate all your help

 

[Spartanwarrior]

That's exactly how I knew there was stray voltage in the tank in the first place...unfortunately. didn't make that mistake again

 

[Spartanwarrior]

Thanks all. I'm currently going through some options. Meat, I may contact you.

 

[theMeat]

Yeah Man. A drilled tank doesn't depend on a siphon, so much safer. A hang on overflow box without a u tube has a way to keep air out so siphon won't fail. A u tube overflow, if it gets enough air in it will fail.