Float Switches and Mounting Brackets
Float Switches and Mounting Brackets
Variable level control switches in a variety of designs. Single and double piggyback VLFS.
Features and Benefits
Variable Level Control Switches
- Float is constructed of durable PVC/polypropylene encasing variable level switch
- Standard mechanical variable level control switches
- Temperature rating of 140° F (60° C)
- 18/2 type SJOW CPE cord standard
- Long cords are available in 15', 25', 35' and 50' (5 m, 8 m, 11 m and 15 m)
- Pipe clamp or adjustable weight mounting types
- Low current switches, 30 VDC/.1 amps, for Class I, Division 1, Group C & D locations when used in intrinsically-safe circuits
- Approximately 1/2" (50 mm) liquid level differential in switching action
Variable level control switch is normally open when hanging vertically above liquid level. Switch closes when it reaches a few degrees above the horizontal position. Applications:
- Switch for simplex or duplex pump control and high level alarm on electrical alternating control panel systems for dewatering, effluent and sewage applications
- Switch for A-Pak
- High level alarm switch
SWITCH-MATE PIGGYBACK VARIABLE LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH (VLFS)
- Converts nonautomatic pump to automatic pump
- Simple installation
- Adjustable/variable level
- Standard 15' (5 m) and 20' (6 m) SJOW CPE cord with molded plug
- Float is constructed of durable PVC/polypropylene encasing variable level switch
- Standard - normally open (NO) 'pumps down'
- Maximum operating temperature for 10-0748: 120° F (49° C), all other switches: 140° F (60° C)
- Float is omnidirectional (no 'up' side)
- Includes mounting clamp
- Designed for effluent, sewage and dewatering applications
- For use in 18" (46 cm) minimum diameter basins
- 10-0748: 25' (8 m) cord standard, no molded plug - can be used as a control switch to operate an external magnetic or combination starter on three phase pumps
- Use recommendation chart for switch selection
*Mercury products are not approved for sale in: ACA, CT, ME, RI. Effective 1/1/07-VT; 7/1/07-IL; 5/1/09-MA similar restrictions will apply. Please review latest IMERC notification for additional information.
Variable Level Control Switches
For use with weighted floats.
Float switch brackets are available to be mounted on a wall or access frame, or they may be bolted or welded to a rail system.
Pump lifting cables are available for the following:
- 6680 series pumps
- 71 and X71 series grinders
- 69 HD and X69 HD series pumps
Consult factory for other configurations.
Product Specifications
Control Switches - Clamp and Weighted | |
15' - 50' | Standard |
15' - 50' | Intrinsically Safe |
Piggyback Switches - 115 & 230 V | |
15' - 25' | 13 AMP Max - Normally Open |
15' - 25' | 15 AMP Max - Normally Open |
20' | 20 AMP Max - NO Without Plug |
Double Piggyback Switches - 115 & 230 V | |
15' - 25' | 13 AMP Max - Normally Open |
15' - 25' | 15 AMP Max - Normally Open |