How do you wire a float switch to a pump?
Find the blue wire on the float switch and connect it with the provided waterproof connector to the neutral pin of the pump. Move the brown wire of the float switch over to a spot that is well insulated and dry. Attach the live pin of the three pin mains plug to the live pin of the pump.
How do you bypass a float switch on a septic pump?
Bypass the circuit on the original float switch and use silicone sealant to thoroughly seal the housing. Loosely attach the replacement switch to the pump housing with a zip tie. Plug the switch into the outlet and plug the bypass plug into the switch. Fill the basin with water.
How many wires does a float switch have?
Let’s start with the most basic float switch: a two-wire, single-pole, single-throw float switch. The rising action of the float can either close (i.e., turn on) a “Normally Open” circuit, or it can open (turn off) a “Normally Closed” circuit.
How does a septic tank float switch work?
This is largely thanks to a float switch. This switch floats upward as the number of sewage increases in the tank. Once the sewage reaches a certain level, then the float switch turns on the sewage pump, which then allows it to be pumped out of the tank.
How do you test a septic float switch?
While holding that float upside down, turn the next float up (that would be the second from the top), upside down. You should hear the pump turn on. Once you verify the pump is working, simply release these two floats.
How do pump float switches work?
A float switch detects the level of a liquid in a tank or container. It floats on top of the liquid surface and acts as a mechanical switch as the liquid level goes up or down. They control devices like pumps (pump water in or out), valves (open or close inlet/outlets), or alarms to notify users.
How does a submersible pump float switch work?
A float switch has a floating element that lowers and raises with the water level in the sump basin. When the level exceeds a preset height, the switch makes an electrical circuit and the pump starts. The switch mechanism comprises a floating hollow body with a steel ball inside.
How do you wire a float switch to a water pump?
The ground wire from the panel will connect directly to the ground wire from the pump. Now you are left with the hot wire from the panel and the hot wire from the pump. The float switch has two legs. One leg of the float switch will connect to the hot wire from the panel; the other leg will connect to the hot wire from the pump.
Can I customize my sewage pump float switches?
Customized – Our sewage pump float switches can be custom designed for your specific sewage application. Don’t need low or high level alarms and would rather view your levels as percentages? We can custom build your float switches to show when your sewage tank is 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100% full and more.
What is a float switch on a septic tank?
Septic Tank Float Switches Septic Solutions offers a wide variety of float switches for septic tanks and lift stations. Pump duty float switches are designed to control a submersible pump turning it on and off automatically based upon the liquid level inside your pump tank.
What type of float switch should I use for 230V pumps?
We recommend using a piggy-back float switch or control panel to operate 230V pumps. DO NOT USE THE METHOD DESCRIBED BELOW FOR 230V PUMPS.