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HydroCheck HC5000T - Electronic Sewage Pump Switch w/ Programmable Cycle Length & Built-in Alarms
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Features
- NO NEED TO OPEN SEWAGE PIT:
- The HC5000T is easy to install and does not require you to open the sewage pit! Simply lower the sensor into the pit so that it is positioned at the level where you want the pump to turn on and secure the wire externally.
- NO CLEANING & NO MOVING PARTS:
- This innovative sensor is designed to be unaffected by chemicals or waste in the water and never needs to be cleaned! The electronic control module provides the ultimate reliability by eliminating moving parts in the pit that can seize up or fail.
- COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SEWAGE/EJECTOR PUMPS & PIT SIZES:
- The HC5000T is specifically designed to work with ejector/lift station pumps and replaces any existing float switch. The small sensor design is ideal for narrow or crowded pits.
- PROGRAMMABLE CYCLE LENGTH & BUILT-IN ALARMS
- Use Smart Button to easily program a precise cycle length for your sewage pump that will begin when liquid reaches the sensor tip. Built-in alarms will sound should a problem occur such as pump failure, high water, discharge hose blockage & trapped air.
- All alarms can be individually muted or silenced using the Smart Button.
- TESTED TO MORE THAN 1 MILLION CYCLES WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY:
- Manufactured in the USA and backed by an exceptional customer support team that is available to answer all of your product and installation questions!
- Tested to more than 1 million cycles, this tried-and-true technology has been trusted by industry professionals for more than 20 years!
- Additional Specs:
- Voltage: 120V
- Min/Max Current: 2.5/14 Amps (running amps within this range)
- Min/Max Run Time: 5/90 Seconds
- Cable Length: 12 Feet
- For Indoor Use In Pits That Can Be Emptied In 90 Seconds Or Less
- 5-Year Warranty
The HC5000T Sewage Pump Switch is designed to replace mechanical float switches and pressure switches that are used in sewage pits. The unique design of the HC5000T allows you to install it without having to take out the failed mechanical switch or having to open the sewage pit. Unlike traditional float switches, the HC5000T is unaffected by waste water due to its dry-sensor technology. No submerged parts in the pit ensures reliability.
The HC5000T will run the pump for a precise amount of time when triggered by the water reaching the sensor tip. Use the Smart Button to easily program a precise cycle length for your sewage pump that will begin when liquid reaches the sensor tip. Built-in alarms will alert you if there is a problem with the pump or the discharge plumbing. Not rated for outdoor use.
How It Works
The placement of the sensor determines when the programmed pump cycle begins. After the cycle has finished, the pump will turn off. Following the sequence below, the operation is as follows:
1. The pump is off when the water/waste is below the Sensor.
2. When water/waste reaches the sensor the pump is turned on.
3. The pump stays on for the duration of the programmed run time.
4. The pump is turned off when the programmed run time has expired.
Notice that in the HC5000T's operation the sensor is never submerged and therefore cannot be affected by debris.
The HC5000T will run the pump for a precise amount of time when triggered by the water reaching the sensor tip. Use the Smart Button to easily program a precise cycle length for your sewage pump that will begin when liquid reaches the sensor tip. Built-in alarms will alert you if there is a problem with the pump or the discharge plumbing. Not rated for outdoor use.
How It Works
The placement of the sensor determines when the programmed pump cycle begins. After the cycle has finished, the pump will turn off. Following the sequence below, the operation is as follows:
1. The pump is off when the water/waste is below the Sensor.
2. When water/waste reaches the sensor the pump is turned on.
3. The pump stays on for the duration of the programmed run time.
4. The pump is turned off when the programmed run time has expired.
Notice that in the HC5000T's operation the sensor is never submerged and therefore cannot be affected by debris.
Specifications
HC5000T
General Information
Product Category
Water Pump Accessories
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt
Power Cord Length
12 Feet
Overview
Product Category
Water Pump Accessories
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
UPC
891138000136
Additional Model Numbers
HC5000, HC5000T
Reviews
(21)
HydroCheck HC5000T Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.33
(21 Ratings)
86% recommend this product
5
(14)
(14)4(4)
(4)3(1)
(1)2(0)
(0)1(2)
(2)Great Product. Works Better Than The Float System
By Phil L
Washington
Review Posted 09/05/2022
This replaced a defective sewage pump float. Works better than the original float. This device also helps to detect a defective sewage pump. It beeps to indicate a high water level if the pump is not working correctly.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Far Superior To Float Switches
By Dennis B.
Holliston, Massachusetts
Purchased 03/13/2022 |
Review Posted 04/06/2022
Although the HC5000 is intended for controlling sewage pumps, I am using it in a ground water sump pit. Mineral content in the ground water and clothes washer discharge causes some loss of conductivity of metal probes left in water for extended periods of time. The single probe on the HC5000 controller, which is only in water for a few seconds to activate the pump, remains free of contaminates. Also, not having a float pump provides more control of the water level that turns on the pump. I also like the fact that if the water is pumped out before the time limit ends also causes the power to be disconnected to the pump preventing dry pump operation. The alarms tell you exactly what the problem is for easy problem diagnosis.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Id Buy It Again, Reliable, High Quality
Love It
By Tavi P.
Newport, Washington
Purchased 03/07/2021 |
Review Posted 03/30/2021
Basement bathroom life saver. We use our basement bathroom as often as the ones on the main floor. Our old system got quite the work out and we have replaced the pump a couple of times. It got to the point we were swirling the cess pool a couple of times of week due to various jams. By the second time this system activated, we knew we had a gem.
Super easy install. Easy to adjust. Works well with the water alarm system.
Super easy install. Easy to adjust. Works well with the water alarm system.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Id Buy It Again, Quiet
Worked Great At First
By David
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Purchased 06/15/2020 |
Review Posted 06/15/2020
This switch worked great for six months. Then our power went out for two days and it hasn’t worked right since. Now it won’t stop running. I tried rebooting it, but no dice.
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Expert Response
Sorry to hear you're having problems with your switch. For troubleshooting the issue, it would be best to contact HydroCheck directly @ (877) 225-2124
Jim O.
Sump Pump Expert
Rating Breakdown
4/5
3/5
4/5
3/5
Happy Basement Toilet Owner
By Charlie T.
Humboldt, Nebraska
Purchased 08/25/2019 |
Review Posted 09/16/2019
Yeah....It works great. Drilled a 7/8 in hole in the top of my upjon tank. Split a cork, slid in the small electric wire, dropped it down below the 5" or so limit for and and upjon. It engages and works every time...Much better than the worries I had before. Awesome answer.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again
Pump Switch
By Ron M.
Royal Center, Indiana
Purchased 02/04/2019 |
Review Posted 02/26/2019
Works fine so far. It takes a litter time to adjust length of run. This is important to shut pump off. If not adjusted
Pump will be loud.
Pump will be loud.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Reliable, Quiet
Failed After 14 Months
By Don S.
McMurray, Pennsylvania
Purchased 04/15/2017 |
Review Posted 12/28/2018
I installed this switch about 14 months ago and it worked great but it failed and would not shut off recently. The plug was leaking some kind of oily fluid. It was a great product when it worked but having to replace every year makes this much too expensive.
Don S. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Sorry to hear you're having problems with the switch. HydroCheck offers a lifetime warranty on this switch. I would suggest contacting them directly @ (877) 225-2124 for troubleshooting.
Jim O.
Sump Pump Expert
Rating Breakdown
3/5
1/5
4/5
2/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast
Cons:
Unreliable, Low Quality, Durability
So Far So Good
By Leon W.
Woodbury, Minnesota
Purchased 07/08/2017 |
Review Posted 08/01/2017
Best thing about this is that you don't have to open the pit to install. I used the removable cord plug....adjusted the height of sensor and sealed the plug with silicone. So far works perfectly. Original float switch lasted about four years so hoping for the best.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Features
Cons:
Expensive
Excellent Product
By Tom C.
Springfield, Missouri
Purchased 01/10/2017 |
Review Posted 02/01/2017
Works like a dream. Was an answer to my sump float problem. Installed of minutes, it programmed it's self and worked like expected on the first try Couldn't be happier!!!
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Features, Reliable
Almost Too Easy To Install
By John J.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Purchased 01/11/2017 |
Review Posted 02/01/2017
As I was installing the switch I kept waiting for the usual problems to pop up but they never did. It was installed in five minutes and for a change the instructions were excellent. It was not only easy to install but also quite cost effective.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Price, Fast
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