Looking for float switches and adjustable brackets.

[Engloid]

I'm going to need several of them, so I'm looking for a good price on them. I have found the standard plastic float switches (yellow wires) on ebay for about $1 each, shipped out of hong kong. The biggest problem is finding the right brackets at a good price.

 

[Ty Hamatake]

What's your price range? Adjustable is where it starts to get a little pricey. I used these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/smart-ato-universal-tube-holder.html but as you can see they are not adjustable.

 

[Engloid]

I'm thinking if I can't get them for a few dollars each, I may just make something my self at work. I want something I can clip onto the side of my sump.

 

[Ty Hamatake]

I looked for a long time and didn't find anything that cheap. I was close to just buying a sheet of acrylic, cutting it into strips, heating one side and bending it over the aquarium, then drilling the opposite and bending it up. In the end I couldn't figure out how to keep it small enough while being secured in place...

 

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http://octoaquatics.com/octo-strong-float-switch-holder/

 

[Engloid]

http://octoaquatics.com/octo-strong-float-switch-holder/

More money than I hope to spend, but they do look like a nice design. I may get a couple if I don't find anything else. Thanks for the link.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Right now they're 15% off with coupon code: nowirehangers

 

[Medic755]

I really like the look of them. I just may buy a couple myself. How long are the wires from the switch?

 

[Cherub]

Right now they're 15% off with coupon code: nowirehangers

love it lol mommy dearest xD

 

[Fabianslit]

I'm thinking if I can't get them for a few dollars each, I may just make something my self at work. I want something I can clip onto the side of my sump.

Do you have access to the heat gun and acrylic cutter?

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

About 13" but you can splice extensions.

I really like the look of them. I just may buy a couple myself. How long are the wires from the switch?

 

[Branespikin]

Nice job. Those are great! Wish thise were around when i was looking for some!!

 

[rcpalmer1]

I have some float switches on order. I have been looking at acrylic welding. Once they get here I am going to be fabricating some brackets. If they turn out good I will post some pics here and on my build tread. Want I am designing is two float switches going through two relays. The lower switch will be if it drops power comes on. The upper switch will kill the power if it floats. That way if the bottom float sticks the sump will not over flow. I may even wire in a light or alarm to the upper switch.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

My brackets can accommodate two switches - one up and one down.

I have some float switches on order. I have been looking at acrylic welding. Once they get here I am going to be fabricating some brackets. If they turn out good I will post some pics here and on my build tread. Want I am designing is two float switches going through two relays. The lower switch will be if it drops power comes on. The upper switch will kill the power if it floats. That way if the bottom float sticks the sump will not over flow. I may even wire in a light or alarm to the upper switch.

 

[Engloid]

Do you have access to the heat gun and acrylic cutter?

Yes. And a mill to make any slots and tap holes.

 

[rcpalmer1]

Yes. And a mill to make any slots and tap holes.

I have a decent shop. Mostly metal and wood working tools. I owned a auto glass shop for 13 years. I never worked much with acrylic but I am always building new things. I do have some experience. I did all the lexan windows for the Porsche race team for years. Yes I have heat guns. I also have two powder coating ovens. The best way to get the parts cut would be a cnc machine but you can do good work with a jig and some basic tools. I find the trick is to take the time to build jigs.

 

[rcpalmer1]

My brackets can accommodate two switches - one up and one down.

I went to your page but only seen a picture of the single sensor. I like building my own gear when I can. I have no plan to start selling them. Ihave plenty of other projects going. If mine don't work out I might get one from you.

 

[Medic755]

@cromag08 will they work in a rubbermaid trashcan? As in the curve own't be too much for them to still work?

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Magnets are more than powerful enough to work on brutes.

@cromag08 will they work in a rubbermaid trashcan? As in the curve own't be too much for them to still work?

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Right, I was just giving you a suggestion for your project. maybe also try building one holder for two switches.

I went to your page but only seen a picture of the single sensor. I like building my own gear when I can. I have no plan to start selling them. Ihave plenty of other projects going. If mine don't work out I might get one from you.