float switch vs float valve

hiepatitis · 01/24/2008, 04:31 PM

which is more reliable?

Lee_Bay · 01/24/2008, 05:27 PM

Dual float switches with snail guards IMO.

BeanAnimal · 01/24/2008, 05:49 PM

They work on different principles and are best used in conjunction with one another.

You can back up a float valve with a float switch, or back up a float switch with a float valve. In doing so, you add a layer of reliability.

01/24/2008, 04:31 PM	#1
hiepatitis Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 774	float switch vs float valve which is more reliable?

01/24/2008, 05:27 PM	#2
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Dual float switches with snail guards IMO. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

01/24/2008, 05:49 PM	#3
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	They work on different principles and are best used in conjunction with one another. You can back up a float valve with a float switch, or back up a float switch with a float valve. In doing so, you add a layer of reliability.