Hi I can find loads of float switch’s but I’m struggling to find a bracket for them. Can anyone provide links to any?
Thanks I’m in the uk
Hi I can find loads of float switch’s but I’m struggling to find a bracket for them. Can anyone provide links to any?
Thanks I’m in the uk
Tim
I made mine myself with some magnets epoxy and a piece of acrylic that I bent over a hot wire. I had trouble finding anything even in the US
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Here is something off the shelf: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefk...-aquatics.html
I also built my own similar to the one listed.
Thanks my acrylic skills arnt that great, I seem to burn through it rather than cut it.
That looks ok but not sure if brs ship to the uk.
Tim
Since you are in the UK, I don't know how applicable this is. But, if using a table saw or circular saw, get a high tooth count blade such as this: https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Class...-Blade/3239053
Otherwise, you can score it with a sharp utility knife and snap it. To bend it, I use a heating gun, and a heavy piece of wood as a form. Trickiest part is not overheating it and causing it to bubble.
Score and snap to get to size, then heat with a lighter, hot wire, or heat gun and bend it over a 2×4. Then cut the hole and attach a reef safe magnet with cyanoacrelate (super glue).
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Brilliant thanks
Are all float switch’s the same? Reason I ask is I want one for sump low level so it will be submerged.
I’m right in saying a infrared sensor wouldn’t work with a bob because it needs a 5 volt feed as well as the switch wire and earth wire?
Tim
Here is what I use: http://www.chicagosensor.com/Vertica..._Switches.html Specifically FLT015. They are not very expensive, so I usually buy several to have on hand when they fail. I have one that stays constantly submerged. They generally last a couple years before failure. They are simple continuity switches.
Correct, the Apex switch inputs won't handle an external voltage. You might be able to rig up a relay, but seems like a lot of trouble.
Use Chicago or Madison if they will be fully submerged (Madison also need a nut FYI so dont forget that). Many other brands don't seal the end well (especially chinese ebay ones) and can leach copper in the tank if fully submerged.
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Can’t find either of those in the uk
Tim
I used the extra magnet holder and sensor housing that came with a Tunze 3155 to mount an OS-1 optical sensor on my DT with 1/2" glass. I had to shave the inside of the housing to make the sensor fit. It should also work with float switches. They are both available on the tunze website p/n 3152.512 and 3152.630. They are a little pricey but they work well.
Not sure if they ship to the U.K., but I use this place for 3D printed stuff including float holders
https://printedreefingsolutions.com/
I custom print all my 3D brackets for the tank and sump. I'm happy to share the STL files. It's great to see that someone has built a business around such things too!
Thanks everyone, I have asked a company called little ocean in the uk and they can make me a double magnetic holder for around £15 wich I’m happy with, there frag racks are good quality too.
Tim
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