RE: [Paddlewise] Float Switches

I tried a regular float switch before changing to the Water Witch switch.
Your right, the sloshing water made the regular float switch problematic. It
took a lot of water to turn it on and it shut off with too much still left.
It really would only work well if you lifted it up and kept it up manually,
which is an option.
Instead of the typical mounting for the Water Witch, I have mounted it on
it's side with both electrode facing down so that it goes on and off more at
a certain level. You have to find the spot where the pump will remove enough
water to turn it off.

Mark Sanders
http://sandmarks.home.comcast.net

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Dave Kruger

Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Float Switches

One problem with a mechanical float switch is that the amount of water
needed to activate the switch may exceed the amount you would tolerate
swashing around in the bilges.
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