Sump Pump Float Switch Water Level Controller Review by Comparison

For Submersibles at Pumps Selection

Review by Comparison

Float Switch for Submersible Sump Pump is important because

• The float switch is the mechanism which triggers the sump pump to operate.
• The operation of a sump pump motor is based on the rising and lowering of the water in the pit. The float switch monitors the water level in the pit and controls how high the water rises before the sump pump runs.
• The rising of the water in the sump pit causes a mechanism to trigger the pump to run and a lowering of the water in the pit causes the pump to stop running. Therefore the float switch is a water level controller.

Review by Comparison

Float Switch for Submersible Sump Pump is important because

• The float switch is the mechanism which triggers the sump pump to operate.
• The operation of a sump pump motor is based on the rising and lowering of the water in the pit. The float switch monitors the water level in the pit and controls how high the water rises before the sump pump runs.
• The rising of the water in the sump pit causes a mechanism to trigger the pump to run and a lowering of the water in the pit causes the pump to stop running. Therefore the float switch is a water level controller.

• Two types of float switch water level controllers
• Mechanical float switch
• What is an electronic water level controller?
• New innovation - Two types of electronic sump pump water level controllers on the market today
• Which is the most desirable and reliable
• Purchase links for the float switch water level controllers

• Mechanical Float switches for submersible sump pumps depend upon the movement of a float to trigger the switch which turns the motor on.
• • Float switches fail to quickly.
  • Floats get caught or stuck in the 'on' position and the pump motor burns out
  • Floats fail to move with the rising water and the pump motor does not turn on, the pit overflows and the basement floods.
  • Switches wear out. Manufacturers recommend the float switch be replaced every two - three years.
• Electronic switch water level controllers for submersible sump pumps depend upon the presence of water but have no moving mechanism to activate the sump pump motor to run.

• They are dependent upon the movement of the float. If the float gets caught the switch will not operate properly.
• If the float gets caught in the 'on' position the pump motor will burn out.
• The switch wears out as well. Manufacturers recommend the float switch be replaced every two - three years.

Because mechanical float switches fail too quickly STAK Enterprises Inc, and Wayne Water Systems have invented the electronic water level controller.

• An electronic water level controller relies on the height of the water to signal an electronic controller/processor to trigger the operation of the pump.
• It operates on the same principle as the mechanical float switch. Instead of a float switch there is a sensor or probe which detects the height of water. When the water in the pit reaches a predetermined height, the water level sensor sends a signal to the electronic controller which activates the sump pump to run. When the water level controller senses the water level has lowered below a predefined height, the signal is no longer sent and the pump shuts off.

• Probe sending signal to electronic controller when water is sensed.
• • Wayne Water Systems has invented this electronic water level controller.
  • The probe works well if the ground water has no deposits such as calcium carbonate which causes a film to build up and the sensor fails to accurately sense when water is present.
  • If you live in an area of the country where calcium carbonate concentration is high, the sensor will need to be cleaned frequently to take accurate readings.
• Sensor sending signal based on amount of water resistance in pit.
• • STAK Enterprises, Inc. has invented this type of electronic water level sensor.
  • It is not affected by calcium carbonate, salt brine or any water contaminate.
  • Its operation is dependent upon water resistance. When water is low in the pit it has greater resistance than the grounded sump pump. When the water level is high it has lower resistance and the sump pump motor is triggered into operation.
  • This type is the most reliable on the market today.

HC6000 STAK Enterprises Electronic Sump Pump Water Level Controller - Submersible Sump Pumps

Water Level Controller Microprocessor - CAP Switch Technology - Submersible Sump Pumps

Wayne CDUCAP1000 1 HP Switch Genius Technology Submersible Sump Pump

Stainless Steel 4200 GPH @ 10 ft. 5 yr. Warranty 1 1/2 in. Discharge

Wayne Blue Angel SSBCSC100 1 HP Submersible Sump Pump

1 HP Piggy-Back CAP Switch Technology 4200 GPH @ 10 ft. 5 yr. Warranty 1 1/2 Discharge

Ridgid SP-1000 Submersible Sump Pump 1 HP Switchless Water Sensor Lifetime Warranty

Motionless Switchless Water Sensor 4200 GPH @ 10 ft Full Lifetime Warranty 1 1/2 in Discharge

Wayne Blue Angel Pro Series SSBCSC33 Submersible Sump Pump

1/3 HP Stainless Steel Piggy-Back CAP Switch Technology 2700 GPH @ 10 ft 5 yr Warranty 1 1/2 in. Discharge

Wayne CDUCAP995 Switch Genius 3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump

Stainless Steel and Cast Iron Switch Genius Technology 3/4 HP 3500 GPH @ 10 ft Lifetime Warranty 1 1/2 in. Discharge

Wayne CDUCAP725 Switch Genius 1/3 HP Submersible Sump Pump

1/3 HP 2700 GPH @ 10 ft 5 yr Warranty 1 1/2 in Discharge

Wayne CDUCAP850 Switch Genius  Submersible Sump Pump

Cast Iron and Steel Switch Genius Technology 3150 GPH @ 10 ft. 5 yr. Warranty 1 1/2 in. discharge

Wayne Blue Angel Pro Series SSBCSC50 CAP Switch Technology

Stainless Steel CAP Switch Technology 1/2 HP W/20 Foot Cord 3180 GPH @ 10 ft 5 yr. Warranty 1 1/2 in Discharge