FLOAT

SWITCHES

Float switches:
A float switch is used when a pump

motor must be started and stopped

according to changes in the water level
in tank or sump. Float switches are
designed to provide automatic control of
AC and DC pump motor magnetic
starters and automatic direct control of
light motor loads.

A float switch is a device used to detect

the level of liquid within a tank. The

switch may be used in a pump, an
indicator, an alarm, or other devices.

Fig. 11-5 control for two float switches as in Figure 11-4

Mercury Bulb Float

Switches :
* Another float switch that
has become increasingly
popular is the mercury bulb
type of float switch. This type
of float switch does not
depend on a float rod or chain
to operate. The mercury bulb
switch appears as a rubber
bulb connected to a
conductor.