Relay needed for airlifter autotopoff?

freshera07 · 10/10/2007, 11:24 AM

do i need to wire up a relay if I use an aqua airlifter as my pump for a diy auto top off system with two float switches. I heard they dont spike the switches as much.

manderx · 10/10/2007, 11:33 AM

yes, you need a relay. i've seen a friend's tank flood after just a few months from not using a relay on an aqualifter.

10/10/2007, 11:24 AM	#1
freshera07 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 80	Relay needed for airlifter autotopoff? do i need to wire up a relay if I use an aqua airlifter as my pump for a diy auto top off system with two float switches. I heard they dont spike the switches as much.

10/10/2007, 11:33 AM	#2
manderx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Christiansburg, VA Posts: 4,893	yes, you need a relay. i've seen a friend's tank flood after just a few months from not using a relay on an aqualifter.