Float switches

BCOrchidGuy · #1 02-27-2005, 09:29 PM

Wondering where I can buy a float switch locally, I'm 3/4 way through building a 15 Gallon sump and find it doesn't fit under my new tank. I was going to use a Kent ABS but would like to try an electric float switch as I'll be using a 10 gallon aquarium now (or smaller).

Doug

Nemo · #2 02-28-2005, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

Wondering where I can buy a float switch locally, I'm 3/4 way through building a 15 Gallon sump and find it doesn't fit under my new tank. I was going to use a Kent ABS but would like to try an electric float switch as I'll be using a 10 gallon aquarium now (or smaller).

Doug

Go to Pacific Controls in Vancouver, they will have what you are looking for.
The number is 604-879-6711

Robert

BCOrchidGuy · #3 02-28-2005, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the info.

Doug

BCOrchidGuy · #4 03-02-2005, 07:56 PM

Robert thanks for the info but I had to cough at the $76 price tag.
I'll figure out how to make the kent one work.

Doug

Tangman · #5 03-02-2005, 08:59 PM

GO to Acklands/Grainger - Ask for Liquid level float switch --Madison,Part #2A554
It cost about $10.00
Can be used both constant On or Off

BCOrchidGuy · #6 03-03-2005, 12:59 AM

That sounds a heck of a lot more reasonable. The person I was talking to at Pacific Controls was telling me I need stainless etc etc, I told him there should be one much cheaper but he said no.
Thanks for the info I'll be in contact with them soon.

Doug

Tangman · #7 03-03-2005, 04:35 AM

Ya, the madison one is all plastic too

AndyL · #8 03-03-2005, 05:06 AM

Other alternatives... Ivan at aquaria.ca sells em - 10$ singles, but the price drops quick in quantities...

Nice plastic switches too - use one of them for the auto top off on my 2.75

Andy