Where Should I Mount My Float Switch? How Tank Dimensions Affect Placement
Mounting location directly affects switch performance. An incorrect placement can result in missed set points, restricted float travel, or a configuration that physically cannot be installed in the available space. A few precise measurements will resolve most placement questions before the order is placed. Define Your Level Set Points First Before selecting a mount location, […]
Float Switches for Pump or Valve Control: How to Automate Tank Filling and Draining
Float switches are a straightforward way to control a pump or valve for fill and drain applications. Getting the configuration right comes down to a few key decisions before you spec the switch. Two-Point Level Control A multi-level float switch is wired to a dual level control relay to operate a pump or valve between […]
How Do Float Switches Work? A Complete Guide to Liquid Level Control
Float switches are one of the simplest and most reliable ways to monitor and control liquid levels in tanks, sumps, and vessels. Whether you’re protecting your basement from flooding, automating a wastewater system, or managing industrial process tanks, understanding how these devices work can help you choose the right solution for your application. The Basic […]
Pulp and Paper Mills Wastewater Management (How Float Switches Improve Their Efficiency)
The pulp and paper mill industries use a lot of water in their manufacturing processes and generate huge amounts of wastewater in the process.
Tank Level Indicators Aid Rainwater Harvesting And Collection
Harvesting rainwater is becoming increasingly more important, especially in areas of drought.
Time for a New Liquid Level Float Switch (Know When to Replace Your Tank Sensors)
Liquid level sensors or float switches are used to monitor liquid levels in tanks or other vessels and are designed to react according to predefined level heights, both high and low. Some of the ways they react are to: Warn of high or low level conditions Start or stop pumps Open or close valves Indicate […]
Mounting Liquid Level Float Switches In Tanks (Optimizing Level Sensor Placement)
Vertical Float Switches: The most common mounting for a float switch is the top of the tank. The float switches are usually inserted through a threaded opening and secured in place using a wrench. If there is not a threaded opening a flange mounted liquid level sensor can be installed through a blind hole and […]
Automatic tank level pump control using float switches
Are you tired of cleaning up spills from your water tank, oil tank, or other liquid storage tank? Using a simple float switch and relay can solve this problem while saving you time, money, and aggravation. Whether you need to maintain a critical level in your tank or just want to automate the filling and […]