electric float switch?

[Eminem]

Anyone have a good source for these? I did a quick google search, didnt find what I wanted.

I am hoping to get a float switch that can handle 5amps 120 volts. I need it to turn a pump on and am looking to do it w/o using any relays or contactors.

I am hoping someone has a good source as I know alot of people have built controller buckets etc and may have a good source

 

[stickyickyicky]

here is a free BUMP for you... i dont think i have ever seen these before. Why dont you wanna build relays? they are easy and you can make them do just about anything!

Good luck in your quest.

 

[VenturaHwy]

Yes, they come with many pumps. They are called (float switch for pump) or (pump with float). The bulb that rises with the water, is that what you are looking for?

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Home Depot carries them for about $42.
Ask for a sump pump float switch.

 

[BeeBee]

There are many other types of float switches available. Here's one:

http://tinyurl.com/afadb7

Another:

http://tinyurl.com/bxwq5o

You can find ones that fit in confined spaces and might mount more easily in your area.

 

[VAtransplant]

google i-float. it's cheap as hell, used for fish tank auto topoffs. the wiring gauge is tiny, so if you wire it in-line to a pump or an extension a pump is plugged in to...safety may be in jeopardy. i used one to operate a small 160gph pump for years, til calcium gunked up the float. got a new one, since they're like $6, and wired it in - used a huge like 600gph RIO pump and it worked well for two years til i sold the whole setup.

you could wire that float to a relay that could handle higher ampz though. again, your milage may vary. better to play it safe- but I got by with like 20 gauge wire spliced in to a semiheavyduty extension cord.

 

[Lazyman]

google i-float. it's cheap as hell, used for fish tank auto topoffs. the wiring gauge is tiny, so if you wire it in-line to a pump or an extension a pump is plugged in to...safety may be in jeopardy. i used one to operate a small 160gph pump for years, til calcium gunked up the float. got a new one, since they're like $6, and wired it in - used a huge like 600gph RIO pump and it worked well for two years til i sold the whole setup.

you could wire that float to a relay that could handle higher ampz though. again, your milage may vary. better to play it safe- but I got by with like 20 gauge wire spliced in to a semiheavyduty extension cord.

Good post, thanks mate!