{"title":"Float Switches","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of float switches and water level controls designed to automate pump operation and monitor liquid levels across residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial applications.\u003cbr\u003eOur selection includes cable float switches, vertical float switches, tank level switches and automatic pump control floats suitable for clean water, wastewater, sewage, drainage and water storage systems.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to automatically start or stop pumps, prevent tank overflow and protect against dry running, float switches provide reliable water level management for a wide variety of pumping installations.\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in various cable lengths, switching configurations and materials, our range offers practical solutions for new installations, maintenance and replacement applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"outback-304-stainless-steel-30m-tank-float-switch-to-suite-solar-pumps","title":"Outback 304 Stainless Steel 30m Tank Float Switch to Suite Solar Pumps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Outback 304 Stainless Steel Tank Float Switch is a durable probe-style level sensor designed to automatically control solar pump operation based on tank or trough water levels. Built specifically for rural and off-grid water systems, this heavy-duty float switch uses a solid stainless steel probe design rather than a mechanical float, ensuring reliable operation in harsh outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a 30-metre pre-attached cable, the probe can be easily installed in tanks or troughs where the pump controller may be located a distance away. When water reaches the probe level, the switch signals the solar pump controller to stop pumping, preventing tank overflow. As the water level drops, the switch resets and automatically allows pumping to resume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional float switches, the stainless steel probe design is resistant to UV exposure, livestock damage, algae build-up, and long-term water immersion, making it an ideal solution for livestock watering, remote tanks, and open outlet water systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 304 stainless steel probe construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic tank level control for solar pumping systems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30m pre-attached cable for flexible installation distances\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-mechanical probe design for improved reliability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly resistant to UV exposure, algae, and livestock damage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents tank overflow and dry-run pump operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for solar pump controller integration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for remote livestock troughs and water storage tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Outback Solar Pumps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50545225335031,"sku":"ACC-FS0030","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0116\/3767\/files\/Outback-Solar-Pumps-FS0030-Float-Switch-Pump-Probe.png?v=1772766895"},{"product_id":"matelec-fsw-12547-polypropylene-ip68-20m-3-float-multi-level-tree","title":"MATelec FSW-12547 Polypropylene IP68 20m 3 Float Multi Level Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional float switch installations in wet wells and sumps require individual mounting of each float, separate conduit runs, and careful wiring to avoid tangles and signal crosstalk, and the FSW-12547 multi level float tree consolidates three floats into a single pre-configured assembly to reduce installation complexity. The tree uses mechanically activated snap action N\/O contacts that close on rise, with each float positioned at a defined level along the cable to establish the low, stop, start, and high level setpoints required by pump controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach float is constructed from polypropylene housing material with a horizontal pivot point that provides switching accuracy and consistency regardless of flow-induced movement in the wet well. The floats are weighted to resist flow induced travel, reducing the tangling, conduit routing, and wire identification problems associated with individual float installations. A resin filled and potted connection at the cable entry point provides IP68 rated submersibility for continuous underwater service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical ratings include a maximum voltage of 250Vac at 50\/60 Hz and a maximum run current of 6 Amps resistive. The contact type is mechanically activated snap action N\/O, configured to close on liquid level rise. 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