Skimmer float switch.

[madjoe]

Hey i know some of you guys run float switches on your skimmer cap so it cant over flow. Where do you get them from i was able to find some long on ebay but when I received them the diameters were to big seems like they gotta be kinda narrow

 

[sk8elenex92]

I have to put my skimmer cap tiny bit off the cup so the float switch doesn't rub on the inside of the cup. Saved me a bunch for sure.

 

[york3rdbase]

Why not just put a drain container in your sump?


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[madjoe]

I have to put my skimmer cap tiny bit off the cup so the float switch doesn't rub on the inside of the cup. Saved me a bunch for sure.

I cant do that because of the swabbie i built for it . I remember there was a place that sold them made for skimmers i just cant remember

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Why not just put a drain container in your sump?


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Have u seen my sump no room . Plus id forget to drain that and have the same issues. With the float switch im sure i can program a alarm for it

 

[york3rdbase]

I cant do that because of the swabbie i built for it . I remember there was a place that sold them made for skimmers i just cant remember

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Have u seen my sump no room . Plus id forget to drain that and have the same issues. With the float switch im sure i can program a alarm for it

Haha. My system is so basic, so I guess I don’t think about not having room. I have seen some setups with a drain line to an external 5 gallon bucket. Not sure if that’s possible for you but that at least would give you time remember to drain it.




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[madjoe]

Haha. My system is so basic, so I guess I don’t think about not having room. I have seen some setups with a drain line to an external 5 gallon bucket. Not sure if that’s possible for you but that at least would give you time remember to drain it.

Nah they also sell davy jones lockers but for a 5$ float switch im covered those lockers arent cheap lol

 

[york3rdbase]

Nah they also sell davy jones lockers but for a 5$ float switch im covered those lockers arent cheap lol

I use a simply lemonade bottle.. haha


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[madjoe]

I ended up ordering some right angle ones i will see if i can get those to work

 

[madjoe]

Got my float switch yesterday. Was able to install today
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[GugsJr]

Looks good, I ended up making a bigger hole in my lid. And tieing a knot in the cord

 

[#theMatrix]

What tools/diy parts did you need Joe?
Is this connected to a breakout box?

 

[madjoe]

What tools/diy parts did you need Joe?
Is this connected to a breakout box?

Yea i have a diy break out box . It came with my system but didn’t work so I rebuilt it now it works great. Other then that just a 90degree angle float switch and a step drill. After that its just some coding in apex

 

[madjoe]

I will say i have big skimmer cup and the 90 barely fit kinda reason gasket is on out side and not inside. So before drilling holes in your cup make sure its gonna work lol i got lucky and was able to sneak it in

 

[#theMatrix]

Ok. does the sensor come with a screw lock like a bulk head?

 

[madjoe]

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Ok. does the sensor come with a screw lock like a bulk head?

Yes sir