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Auto Hi-Lo Float Switch - Electronic Pump Switch Replacement

Electronic Hi-Lo Pump Switch

These Hi-Lo Pump Switches are "electronic float" switches that are designed to work in sump pits that collect ground water from around your home's foundation. They are particularly useful when the sump pit is very large and may take more than 90 seconds to empty, or the water table is unusually high and it isn't practical to try and empty the pit every cycle. The real advantage of the Hi-Lo Pump Switch is that it lets you accurately set where the pump turns on, and where it turns off. And, unlike traditional float switches, the Hi-Lo Pump Switch has no moving parts that can seize up or get wedged between the pump and the wall of the pit and prevent the pump from running, or cause it to run continuously and burn out. This makes the Hi-Lo Pump Switch many times more reliable than float switches and, because it's electronic, it has features that just aren't available in mechanical switches, such as the alarms that are described below. Whether replacing a switch that has already failed or just being pro-active in an attempt to avoid damage that can occur when a switch finally does fail, installing this Hi-Lo Pump Switch just makes sense to help prevent basement water damage. This switch works with any brand of pumps (14 Amps or less).

This Hi-Lo sump controller features:

Easy to install, doesn't require any changes to your plumbing. Comes with two sensors and a control module. The setting of the sensors determine when the control module turns the pump on, and when it turns it off. Lets you accurately set where the pump turns on, and where it turns off. Fits in narrow sump pits, where most floats are hard to fit. Ideal for a second pump when space in the pit becomes very tight. No tools required - makes for easy installation. No mechanical parts to wear out. 120VAC, 14 amp (max current). 12 ft sensor cable length. For indoor use only. Alarm rating: 80 dB. Relay cycles pump on/off. Relay life expectancy: 100,000 - 1,000,000 cycles. Manufacturer's instructions and maintenance manual is included with your shipment, follow the simple steps for long hassle-free (no more float switch!!!) operation.

How The Hi-Low Pump Switch Works

The location of the sensors determine when the control module turns the pump on, and when it turns it off.

How the Hi-Lo Pump Switch Works:

When the water is below both sensors, the pump is off. The pump is off when the water is above the black (lower sensor), but hasn't reached the red (upper) sensor. When the water reaches the red upper sensor, the pump is turned on. The pump stays on while the water is between the sensors. The pump is turned off when the water drops below the black lower sensor.

Things To Keep In Mind

The "piggyback plug" attached to the mechanical float switch cannot be used with the SumpController. It must be disconnected and remain disconnected. If your sump pump has an internal float switch wiring, i.e. doesn't have a "piggyback plug," then you must secure the float up as if the pit were full so that its internal switch is always closed and the pump enabled. The sensors shouldn't touch anything else in the pit, like the wall, each other, the discharge pipe, pump, etc. If they do, the Hi-Lo SumpController might be confused and think it is time to turn the pump on, or fail to turn it off. The Hi-Lo SumpController works with any size pump, up to a maximum of 14 amps.