Vertical liquid level switch - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T19:25:03Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/vertical-liquid-level-switch?feed=yes&xn_auth=noYour description and the pict…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-04-18:4778851:Comment:933052011-04-18T15:28:01.188ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
Your description and the picture of the switch at Aquatic eco fits both models I am considering - now to try to track them here.<br></br><br></br><cite>TCLynx said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I've been using a very simple Float on a rod type switch. Actually the switch is in a little housing above and the rod attaches to it. The rod has a stop at the bottom and a stop at the top. When the water reaches the point where the float pushing against the top stop it turns the switch on then when the water…</p>
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Your description and the picture of the switch at Aquatic eco fits both models I am considering - now to try to track them here.<br/><br/><cite>TCLynx said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I've been using a very simple Float on a rod type switch. Actually the switch is in a little housing above and the rod attaches to it. The rod has a stop at the bottom and a stop at the top. When the water reaches the point where the float pushing against the top stop it turns the switch on then when the water level drops to the bottom the float is heavy enough that when it rests on the bottom stop it pulls the switch down. I have this housed in a mesh tube so it doesn't float around and get fouled. I think I've seen the actual switch in the hardware store in the plumbing section. It could be flipped over to operate opposite.</p>
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<p>Otherwise there are magnetic float switches available from Aquatic Eco Systems <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1213/Water%20Level%20Switches">Water Level Switch</a></p>
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</blockquote> Thanks for the info - I have…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-04-18:4778851:Comment:932182011-04-18T15:01:43.148ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
Thanks for the info - I have looked at those, but I am looking for manufacturer or product details in order to search, then start looking up stores here. Either they just don't bring them in, or they have very poor online links to their products. I'll have a look at the ones at Aquatic eco to see if they give product details.<br></br><br></br><cite>TCLynx said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I've been using a very simple Float on a rod type switch. Actually the switch is in a little housing above and…</p>
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Thanks for the info - I have looked at those, but I am looking for manufacturer or product details in order to search, then start looking up stores here. Either they just don't bring them in, or they have very poor online links to their products. I'll have a look at the ones at Aquatic eco to see if they give product details.<br/><br/><cite>TCLynx said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I've been using a very simple Float on a rod type switch. Actually the switch is in a little housing above and the rod attaches to it. The rod has a stop at the bottom and a stop at the top. When the water reaches the point where the float pushing against the top stop it turns the switch on then when the water level drops to the bottom the float is heavy enough that when it rests on the bottom stop it pulls the switch down. I have this housed in a mesh tube so it doesn't float around and get fouled. I think I've seen the actual switch in the hardware store in the plumbing section. It could be flipped over to operate opposite.</p>
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<p>Otherwise there are magnetic float switches available from Aquatic Eco Systems <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1213/Water%20Level%20Switches">Water Level Switch</a></p>
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</blockquote> I've been using a very simple…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-04-18:4778851:Comment:932062011-04-18T14:08:57.456ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I've been using a very simple Float on a rod type switch. Actually the switch is in a little housing above and the rod attaches to it. The rod has a stop at the bottom and a stop at the top. When the water reaches the point where the float pushing against the top stop it turns the switch on then when the water level drops to the bottom the float is heavy enough that when it rests on the bottom stop it pulls the switch down. I have this housed in a mesh tube so it doesn't float around and…</p>
<p>I've been using a very simple Float on a rod type switch. Actually the switch is in a little housing above and the rod attaches to it. The rod has a stop at the bottom and a stop at the top. When the water reaches the point where the float pushing against the top stop it turns the switch on then when the water level drops to the bottom the float is heavy enough that when it rests on the bottom stop it pulls the switch down. I have this housed in a mesh tube so it doesn't float around and get fouled. I think I've seen the actual switch in the hardware store in the plumbing section. It could be flipped over to operate opposite.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Otherwise there are magnetic float switches available from Aquatic Eco Systems <a href="http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1213/Water%20Level%20Switches" target="_blank">Water Level Switch</a></p>
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