Zoeller 10-0034 - Switch-Mate Variable Level Float Switch (115V-13A) w/ 15' Cord

We are hoping this float switch will last longer than the last one (different manufacturer), which failed within two years. The previous switch failed to shut down the motor when water level reached the low shut-off point.

Once I got it set up for the high and low levels (on and off) it has been working just fine. It is installed in the sand filter of my septic system and you need a control that has at least a 10" pump on and off cycle to reduce the cycling of the pump. I have installed a Logic Controller to monitor the cycling of the pump by monitoring the current draw on the feed to the pump.Using the float on the pump it will cycle anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, by using a corded float and by-passing the factory float, cycle time is improved to 25 to 60 minutes which will improve to 90 minutes during the warmer weather .

Once I got it set up for the high and low levels (on and off) it has been working just fine. It is installed in the sand filter of my septic system and you need a control that has at least a 10" pump on and off cycle to reduce the cycling of the pump. I have installed a Logic Controller to monitor the cycling of the pump by monitoring the current draw on the feed to the pump.Using the float on the pump it will cycle anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, by using a corded float and by-passing the... more