I have one in my sump pit and am happy as a clam. I heard that the company closed and I am baffled given the superb technology they had in Levelguard. I don't know if someone bought the company/technology but I have not seen anything similar on the market since Levelguard closed its doors. You can still find it at places like Grainger.
I too have a level guard for years and heard the same as you . Not sure of the product will be released under a new name . But hopefully it makes a return .
I cant recommend these switches enough. I have the same setup as the video, Zoeller N53 and levelguard switch. Its working like a dream after six months of continuos pumping, every two minutes and know issues so far, Zoeller pumps go forever but the M versions, with its own switch have issues of failing after two years. For the foreseeable future I will only use these switches.
Just mount the level guard switch higher up. Wherever you mount it the top sensor is the final trigger condition (when the bottom is also triggered). You could also try just zip tying the float in the up position so its always on. The LevelGuard switch will be in-line so it wont run unless triggered by the LevelGuard. However the zoeller float switch could still fail on its own thats why I would remove it.
Levelguard's own instructions warn that contamination build-up on sump pump control exterior can fool this switch into not working (pump will not shut off or will not start conditions).
I read one guy saying he had enough iron buildup on this sensor for it to fail in just 10 days. Most seem to love this switch, but if you have high iron content I might try something else.
Well folks. Six years on and my zoeller n53 and levelguard switch, are still producing the goods. Thankyou to levelguard and zoeller, for producing quality equipment...
@@calikokat100 no worries! Takes up a lot less real estate with the float off too. In my case it's perfect because my pit is small and shallow so space is at a premium down there hehe
+Poindexter Jones Thanks for the heads up. For $130 it sure better last more than a few yrs. More china junk for our landfill I guess? My $20 vertical switch on my old Hydromatic pump is 7yrs old and never failed me. Im looking for another switch just because it is old now and I saw these. By far the best pump made is Hydromatic as I've had most other name brand pumps btw. Run absolutely silent forever.
+Harry Balls Someone is always trying to procure your $$$ by offering the latest and greatest technology. Throw in a full 10 year warranty and maybe I'll bite.
+Poindexter Jones To be fair maybe I should describe my issues. After 2 yrs of use the unit started to short cycle all the time. I cleaned the unit in the sump pit with no results. I had to remove the unit and clean off all the hard water and rust deposits with a scotch brite pad to get it to work again. I put it back in service and it worked another year and then would not shut off the pump. Luckily the pump did not burn out. I again removed it and tried to clean it with no success. Still would not shut off. Bought a simple piggy back float switch to replace it. I checked the purchase date and these 2 miscues were in 3 years not 5. Peanut butter is no substitute for hard water sump conditions.
I'm now six years in for using levelguard switches. First purchased in 2012 and with zero issues. Excellent product...
I have one in my sump pit and am happy as a clam. I heard that the company closed and I am baffled given the superb technology they had in Levelguard. I don't know if someone bought the company/technology but I have not seen anything similar on the market since Levelguard closed its doors. You can still find it at places like Grainger.
I too have a level guard for years and heard the same as you . Not sure of the product will be released under a new name . But hopefully it makes a return .
Best switch for a sump pump. I installed mine over 5 year's ago and is still working. The only switch I will ever use...
Wow, this switch is just nuts!
I cant recommend these switches enough. I have the same setup as the video, Zoeller N53 and levelguard switch. Its working like a dream after six months of continuos pumping, every two minutes and know issues so far, Zoeller pumps go forever but the M versions, with its own switch have issues of failing after two years. For the foreseeable future I will only use these switches.
how did you bypass the zoeller switch?
@@calikokat100 He probably got the one that doesn't come with the switch.
Do you have a back up pump? Looking for a good one to add to this setup for redundancy.
Can I just clarify something. Does this mean that the pump will pull out ten inches of water? The 6 inch range is too small for my needs.
Just mount the level guard switch higher up. Wherever you mount it the top sensor is the final trigger condition (when the bottom is also triggered). You could also try just zip tying the float in the up position so its always on. The LevelGuard switch will be in-line so it wont run unless triggered by the LevelGuard. However the zoeller float switch could still fail on its own thats why I would remove it.
Levelguard's own instructions warn that contamination build-up on sump pump control exterior can fool this switch into not working (pump will not shut off or will not start conditions).
I read one guy saying he had enough iron buildup on this sensor for it to fail in just 10 days. Most seem to love this switch, but if you have high iron content I might try something else.
Consider including a built in alarm if float or pump fails
Good idea, but add another $100
@@ijohnny. much cheaper then a flooded basement, even cheaper than the insurance deductible.
Well folks. Six years on and my zoeller n53 and levelguard switch, are still producing the goods.
Thankyou to levelguard and zoeller, for producing quality equipment...
How do you bypass the zoeller switch?
@@calikokat100 just zip tie it in the up position, you can remove the float if you want as well
@@dubester1982wow... i never thought of that..thanks..
@@calikokat100 no worries! Takes up a lot less real estate with the float off too. In my case it's perfect because my pit is small and shallow so space is at a premium down there hehe
@@dubester1982 i have 3 in my pit...one is battery backup...the other is broken..and i should remove it and the third is the zoeller...
How will this work if pump has its own factory float?
How do you set this up for a Zoeller Mighty Mate ???
oh it wont work with integrated switches...only piggy back .... :(
how do i bypass the floater on my zoeller?
You have to get the non-automatic version pump. Otherwise take off the cap, remove the in-line float switch, and reconnect the wires.
Mine has failed 2X in 5 years and it is expensive. I'm going back to a mechanical switch
+Poindexter Jones
Thanks for the heads up. For $130 it sure better last more than a few yrs. More china junk for our landfill I guess? My $20 vertical switch on my old Hydromatic pump is 7yrs old and never failed me. Im looking for another switch just because it is old now and I saw these. By far the best pump made is Hydromatic as I've had most other name brand pumps btw. Run absolutely silent forever.
+Harry Balls
Someone is always trying to procure your $$$ by offering the latest and greatest technology. Throw in a full 10 year warranty and maybe I'll bite.
+Poindexter Jones
To be fair maybe I should describe my issues. After 2 yrs of use the unit started to short cycle all the time. I cleaned the unit in the sump pit with no results. I had to remove the unit and clean off all the hard water and rust deposits with a scotch brite pad to get it to work again. I put it back in service and it worked another year and then would not shut off the pump. Luckily the pump did not burn out. I again removed it and tried to clean it with no success. Still would not shut off. Bought a simple piggy back float switch to replace it. I checked the purchase date and these 2 miscues were in 3 years not 5. Peanut butter is no substitute for hard water sump conditions.
I would see about getting one of their Diaphragm switches, ours is still working 13+ years.
Did it fail due to an electric outage, because you had no battery backup?
I've owned two levelguard switches for 8 years now, zero issues...
My luck, I’d invest in the switch and the pump would fail. 😄
Now cover it with chocolate
You sound so sleepy. Get to bed earlier..!