Cheap Float Switch !!

[Reefguide]

Just ordered one... doesnt look too bad !! Just giving you guys a heads-up !!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2316836518&category=20755

 

[hippo23]

do you have a pic of it on your system
I thought about ordering one

 

[golfish]

I'd put two of them online just to make sure. I have used one that's very similar for a year or so on my fuge. It has not failed me once.

M

 

[Vixyswillie]

I'd be concerned about the maximum switching current rating of 0.6A. The pump/powerhead you connect to the switch would have to draw no more than that. Compare the similarly-styled Ultralife float switch, which can handle 10A.

Just my $0.02. :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

A topoff pump shouldnt exceed .6 amps, the lifereef uses the same type of float, but also with a 10amp relay.

I dont like the suction cup they are using, a small acrylic bracket would be much better, should be an easy retrofit too.

Watch out for snails climbing onto the float, if it's used in the main tank.

L8r mega

 

[texasreefer]

You can get the same switch from Grainger and wire it up w/ a relay. The switches work really well but if you put too big of pump on it the contacts will burn out. By using a relay you can use any size pump you want. Use the switch to power the coil of the relay and then use a set of N.O. (normally open) contacts from the relay to turn your pump on/off. I wired up a outlet to plug my pump into and used the relay to power the outlet. I tried to attach a diagram but it will not let me attach a .PDF file. To see a diagram follow this link. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=176960

 

[Reefguide]

Well I already have a float switch on my main tank, i did modify it to avoid issues with suction cup. This one I ordered would be for my clowns grow-out tank. I will keep you posted on the product. I dont think the draw would exceed .6 amps anyways.

Below you can see the modification I made on my other float switch.