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Reef Discussion => WTB => Topic started by: jd on September 14, 2009, 10:34:31

Title: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 14, 2009, 10:34:31

I need a 12v floatswitch, anyone got one?

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: cyberwollf on September 14, 2009, 15:26:42

Be a man and use a coke bottle like me. You've seen my setup  :laugh:

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 14, 2009, 15:32:32

Haha. I would, but I need it too fit in the in my frag tank. I wanted one I can just screw into the euro bracing.

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 14, 2009, 20:54:09

Anyone? Stop holding out on me!  :D

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: lazylivin on September 15, 2009, 02:49:21

This may be much more then what you want to spend but I have one. 75$. It is brand new. I just hooked it up to make sure it works. Bought 2 of them and only used the one. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Auto-Top-Off-Systems/c72/p647/Level-Loc-auto-top-off-unit-for-RO-systems/product_info.html (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Auto-Top-Off-Systems/c72/p647/Level-Loc-auto-top-off-unit-for-RO-systems/product_info.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OceY9uOKk4&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OceY9uOKk4&feature=player_embedded#)

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 15, 2009, 09:41:27

Lazy: Thanks, thats a good deal but I still top of my tank by hand. When I made my sump I did two things. Made sure that it can handle the drain from the tank when I return pump is off (some people don't!) And that even if my return pump pumps all of the water from my return chamber that the tank won't spill over. That was if the overflow get clogged or stopped, I won't have a flood. You've seen what a flood would ruin :)

The switch I need is for my frag tank as an emergency shutoff. Since the return pump for my frag tank will not have the same safely measures that my larger pump does. This float will be mounted on my cross brace about 0.5" above the water line. Should the drain on the frag tank slow or get stopped, the water will rise, open the switch, open a relay and turn off the pump.

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 15, 2009, 19:15:35

Okay, Looks like no one has any. So! Does anyone else need one? They would work great for a DIY auto-topoff or a pump stop if you're overflows clog. If anyone wants something like that I will make it at cost of the materials. I'll be making two for myself.

I am going to order one of these.

http://www.aquahub.com/store/ifloatfloatswitch.html (http://www.aquahub.com/store/ifloatfloatswitch.html)

Shipping is about $10 so if anyone else wants one or two let me know and we can split the shipping. I will order by the end of the week so speak up! I know I sound cheap but spending more on shipping then what I'm buying drives me NUTS!

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: UD Flyer on September 15, 2009, 19:33:06

Couldnt you use this? much cheaper and free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Horizontal-Float-Switch-Liquid-Water-Level-Sensor-down_W0QQitemZ280392971599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4148b9354f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Horizontal-Float-Switch-Liquid-Water-Level-Sensor-down_W0QQitemZ280392971599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4148b9354f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 15, 2009, 19:46:02

Good looking Matt. Alot of the ones on EBAY use a foam float, I can't tell with this one so I just sent the seller an email. I'll let everyone know.

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: UD Flyer on September 15, 2009, 20:55:24

Now that i look closer it may be foam.

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: jd on September 15, 2009, 20:58:04

Either way thanks for the heads up. I don't know why I didn't think to check Ebay.

Title: Re: Float Switch
Post by: UD Flyer on September 15, 2009, 21:05:29

Heres an all plastic one, little more expensive but still cheaper i think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Liquid-Level-Float-Switch-for-Aquarium-Auto-Top-Off_W0QQitemZ180408187896QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item2a012a7bf8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Liquid-Level-Float-Switch-for-Aquarium-Auto-Top-Off_W0QQitemZ180408187896QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item2a012a7bf8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)