Miniature Float Switch

byee · 02/05/2018, 11:44 PM

I'm looking for a miniature float switch similar to the ones used on the Kamoer dosing containers. It will be installed into the protein skimmer cup to detect an overflow situation when my skimmer decides to wet skimmer. My Apex will be used to monitor the float switch to turn off the skimmer and send me a message when it happens. This will keep the skim mate in the cup instead of having it flow back in the tank.

Any one know where I can purchase a miniature version of the float switch?

thank in advance!

mcgyvr · 02/06/2018, 05:48 AM

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/it...hoCvUUQAvD_BwE

https://www.liquidlevel.com/product/...BoCmowQAvD_BwE

google "subminiature float switch" for more..

byee · 02/07/2018, 02:02 AM

That’s exactly what I was looking for,

Thank you!!

slief · 02/07/2018, 02:36 PM

There is this universal skimmer float switch setup that includes a high quality Madison micro switch. This holder is completely adjustable up and down and you can rotate it to move the float further or closer to the side of the collection cup.

tkeracer619 · 02/08/2018, 12:31 PM

I prefer an air actuated switch in this instance. Float switches get all gummed up with skimmate rather quickly.

Avast sells one in their ATO kit but you could probably get one by itself if you call them.

02/05/2018, 11:44 PM	#1
byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	Miniature Float Switch I'm looking for a miniature float switch similar to the ones used on the Kamoer dosing containers. It will be installed into the protein skimmer cup to detect an overflow situation when my skimmer decides to wet skimmer. My Apex will be used to monitor the float switch to turn off the skimmer and send me a message when it happens. This will keep the skim mate in the cup instead of having it flow back in the tank. Any one know where I can purchase a miniature version of the float switch? thank in advance!

02/06/2018, 05:48 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/it...hoCvUUQAvD_BwE https://www.liquidlevel.com/product/...BoCmowQAvD_BwE google "subminiature float switch" for more.. __________________ Who me?

02/07/2018, 02:36 PM	#4
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	There is this universal skimmer float switch setup that includes a high quality Madison micro switch. This holder is completely adjustable up and down and you can rotate it to move the float further or closer to the side of the collection cup. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

02/08/2018, 12:31 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I prefer an air actuated switch in this instance. Float switches get all gummed up with skimmate rather quickly. Avast sells one in their ATO kit but you could probably get one by itself if you call them. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/07/2018, 02:02 AM	#3
byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	That’s exactly what I was looking for, Thank you!!