Float switch alert.
I've just discovered that the West Marine rolling ball float switches
and the Rule 27D 1100 GPM (And possibly similar models) are not a good combination. If mounted on a common base, the Rule does not draw the water down far enough to reliably turn the switch off. It's a near thing though. I have a dual set up. One works and the other doesn't. A little motion from wake or sea seems to trip the switch off but you can't always count on that. I'm going to put a couple thick nylon washers under the float switches which I am pretty sure will take care of the problem. I've noticed that the rolling ball switches seem to need either a little jerk or nudge or be at maximum travel before switching on or off. Mercury certainly does work better but I hate to buy the stuff. -- Roger Long |
"Roger Long" wrote in
: Mercury certainly does work better but I hate to buy the stuff. Stop by and I'll give you a jar. You'll have to help me pick up the one in my storage shed. It must weigh 200 lbs. Mercury is heavy! -- Larry You know you've had a rough night when you wake up and you're outlined in chalk. |
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