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jmara
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I am completing the final assembly of my sump and I realized I forgot to order some float switch(es)!! I don't know how I forgot that. My question is this:

I have looked at other's posts about float switches and it seems that buying a humidifier switch is the way to go. I have read reviews about ones specifically made but they all seen to have a short life. What should I look for at the hardware store? Or what float switches do you all recommend? The sump is a 20 gallon for a 29 gallon

-Josh
Post InfoPosted 28-Apr-2006 06:45Profile AIM MSN PM Edit Report 
mattyboombatty
 
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I got one from here. It's been working pretty well so far. I got the one with the safety back up in case the first switch fails. In this case you pay for convenience. It comes with a nice mounting system and everything. They recommend you clean it once a month to prevent any problems. Come to think of it, it's about time to clean mine. I tend to leave for more than a couple days every now and again so it's pretty important IMO to get something reliable - especially after my little incident.



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Post InfoPosted 28-Apr-2006 07:00Profile Homepage PM Edit Delete Report 
jmara
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Would that work to shut the pump off so my pump doesn't run dry? I have looking for a switch to turn off my pump, is it the same animal? Obviously, I'm not to educated with this mechanism. thank!

-Josh
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This turns on a pump in a reservoir when it senses the water is low, then turns the pump off when the water reaches your predetermined height in the sump.



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Post InfoPosted 29-Apr-2006 20:26Profile Homepage PM Edit Delete Report 
jmara
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That's what I thought. I need a switch that'll turn off my pump when the water gets to low so my pump doesn't burn up

-Josh
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