Float switch for Reekeeper..

[Reefer2727]

Just wondering if I need to get a Digital Aquatics float switch to work on the Reefkeeper or if other float switches will work?

Does Bulk Reef Supply have any float switches I could use on the Reefkeeper?

Thanks

[unbreakable]

i believe you can use other float switches but you need to get the switch adapter to connect to the SL1

http://www.aquahub.com/store/index.html

[Reefer2727]

You just splice the float switch onto the adaptor which goes to the Reefkeeper?

[James77]

Any float switch will work, all they do is create a short that the RK detects. I don't think BRS sells them, try autotopoff.com his link above.

[James77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15541150#post15541150 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefer2727
You just splice the float switch onto the adaptor which goes to the Reefkeeper?

Yes.

[unbreakable]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15541150#post15541150 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefer2727
You just splice the float switch onto the adaptor which goes to the Reefkeeper?

Yes

[Reefer2727]

James, any float switch will work? Do I need the adaptor?

[James77]

Yes the adapter is needed. We are talking about Reefkeeper Elites/Lite, correct? :)

[Reefer2727]

Reefkeeper Lite.

Thanks

[mukymuk]

The switch inputs on the RKE can be wired directly to the float switch. All you really need is the right connector. My RKE came with a pair of connectors with wire.

Here are some float switches that I have used with it. Works great.

http://www.virtualvillage.com/sku009700-026
http://www.suntekstore.com/liquid-water-level-sensor-horizontal-float-switch-up.html

[Reefer2727]

I will be getting the Reefkeeper Lite. I assume they can't be wired directly.

Anyone?

[sebrofjr]

You can do it with the Reefkeeper Lite.

I have the ReefKeeper Lite level 3. You need the level 2 or 3 so you have the SL-1 with the switch inputs. Then get the switch kit, which is basically just a set of wires you cut in half that give you your two switch inputs to the SL-1 and 2 double wired ends to connect to your float switches.

I used a generic float switch I bought off a Canadian distributor and it works great.

[Reefer2727]

Which Canadian distributor do you use? I just moved to PEI from Ontario. Nice to see someone close by in Moncton. Are there any decent stores there? Where do you get your livestock?

Thanks for the response.