We just moved into a house where the washer drains into the utility sink, but the utility sink isn't big enough to hold a full laundry load's worth of water, so we'd have to sit by the washer or check on it every 20 minutes or so to see if we needed to turn the pump on, yet, since you can't let it run dry. I'm going to get a piggy back float switch for the utility sink and that should make it so we don't need to babysit it anymore. Very excited.
Ty for sharing. I guess the length og the puggy back style all depends on the pit. I heard before you dont want the float to hit sides. So im a fan of a shorter float length. It just needs to go up an down .id hate to see it get twisted around pipe.
Any idea where is can buy just that clamp with the black plastic piece for that tethered float? My pump had a simple clamping piece of metal for the cord screwed into the pump housing, but when I tried to loosen it to adjust the float level, the screw broke off. That clamp with that black plastic piece looks like it would fit the bill for me. Thanks.
Vertical Switch You didn't explain how to set water level and also Lower and Higher Level points Anyways thanks for educating the community and appreciate your volunteer-ship
For the tethered piggy back style should I leave it constantly on (plugged in) and let the float decide when to turn it on. As of now I plug it in when the water level gets high. I was afraid to burn the pump or the float out.
leave it plugged in. no need to plug/unplug constantly. that's the purpose of the float - to turn on when the water gets high, then it shuts off. will not burn anything out.
We just moved into a house where the washer drains into the utility sink, but the utility sink isn't big enough to hold a full laundry load's worth of water, so we'd have to sit by the washer or check on it every 20 minutes or so to see if we needed to turn the pump on, yet, since you can't let it run dry. I'm going to get a piggy back float switch for the utility sink and that should make it so we don't need to babysit it anymore. Very excited.
Thanks for the info! Just what I was looking for!
Thanks for this - I'll have to install a piggyback float since my Zoeller automatic float failed in the middle of a rain storm.
Nicely explained.thanks
Nicholas getting it done. Good job!
Ty for sharing. I guess the length og the puggy back style all depends on the pit. I heard before you dont want the float to hit sides. So im a fan of a shorter float length. It just needs to go up an down .id hate to see it get twisted around pipe.
Any idea where is can buy just that clamp with the black plastic piece for that tethered float?
My pump had a simple clamping piece of metal for the cord screwed into the pump housing, but when I tried to loosen it to adjust the float level, the screw broke off. That clamp with that black plastic piece looks like it would fit the bill for me.
Thanks.
Very helpful thank you
The last one, can this be used on a fish pond? To stop the pump if low water?
I have to replace my float switch, I was just worried I'd have to tear the pump apart. This SHOULD be easy.
It took me a second to realize he’s not showing a replacement or first install.. it was already wired into the unit he’s just attaching it 😂
Hi, I like your lecture. Thanks
Can I adjust a vertical float to remove
only 2” of water?
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You didn't explain how to set water level and also Lower and Higher Level points
Anyways thanks for educating the community and appreciate your volunteer-ship
Can I use a float switch to stop the pump when the pond is full?
Where can buy sump floats with mercury switch and not the unreliable mechanical switch?
Will the vertical float switch work to replace a Shellback switch that goes inside the laundry tub? The pump plugs into the float switch.
Thanks
For the tethered piggy back style should I leave it constantly on (plugged in) and let the float decide when to turn it on. As of now I plug it in when the water level gets high. I was afraid to burn the pump or the float out.
leave it plugged in. no need to plug/unplug constantly. that's the purpose of the float - to turn on when the water gets high, then it shuts off. will not burn anything out.
You didn't explain at what level the piggy back tether is activated.
Much more easier?
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