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01/09/2016, 09:41 PM
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Vertical Mechanical Float Switch?
anyone ever seen a mechanical float that's vertical?
basically the type of mechanical float used on ro/di auto fills but in a vertical fashion instead of horizontal... I'm looking to add a layer of redundancy on an auto fill that would utilize a mechanical float.
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01/09/2016, 09:44 PM
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01/09/2016, 09:58 PM
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link? is that an electronic switch with contacts or will it actually restrict water flow when the float is raised?
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RedSea Max S650 DT Neptune Apex Gold, Neptune Dos, Neptune aff, JBJ chiller,120 lbs live sand 170 lbs dry rock, GFO reactor, carbon reactor, Emperor Aquatics 50 watt UV Red Sea E-260 with sump option Current Tank Info: RedSea Max S650 150 gallon , 25 Gallon sump, Red Sea E-260 |
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01/09/2016, 10:05 PM
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You want a switch or valve ?
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01/09/2016, 10:14 PM
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Valve:
You can install the adjustable one from the top or the side http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/revers...oat-valve.html From the top http://m.marinedepot.com/products/5v...nt-float-valve Switch From the top http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe...at-switch.html From the side http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe...at-switch.html Floating http://www.buckeyehydro.com/tether-float-switch/ Pressure http://www.buckeyehydro.com/tether-float-switch/
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01/10/2016, 03:13 PM
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valve... thanks i'm going to investigate the adjustable brs one further... it's a tight spot I have, I've actually used those in the past the adjustable ones but did not realize they would work if done vertical... I thought they required the leverage pressure from being mounted horizontal in order to have enough holding power to create a positive seal against a pressurized source.
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