Re: [Paddlewise] Float Switches

From: Mike Jackson <mhj_at_smus.ca>
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:53:45 -0700
In the first attempt I made at an electric bilge pump, I used an 
automatic float switch. But every time I rolled or carried the kayak 
on my shoulder the pump turned on. It also did not empty as well as 
wen under manual control.
All the versions I have used since use a hot tub "air switch" which 
works well. The "button switch" has no corrodible parts and the 
actual electrical switch is safely inside an otterbox.


At 08:03 AM 08/10/2006, Derek wrote:
>Has anyone successfully used a float switch on their
>pump systems?  A few different switch options have
>been mentioned, but I do not recall anyone using a
>float switch.
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