Can someone recommend a longer float switch

[christwendt]

Hello I’m trying to add a float switch to my skimmer lid. I think the problem is that the float switch is not long enough. When the skimmer over fills it barely makes the float switch move. I need a longer float switch with a decently long cord to reach to my switch box. The one on brs isn’t long enough in my skimmer cup. It overflows too much before it can activate the float switch.

 

[Fish Styx]

Hello I’m trying to add a float switch to my skimmer lid. I think the problem is that the float switch is not long enough. When the skimmer over fills it barely makes the float switch move. I need a longer float switch with a decently long cord to reach to my switch box. The one on brs isn’t long enough in my skimmer cup. It overflows too much before it can activate the float switch.

You can probably mod it yourself using an appropriately sized acrylic or plastic dowel cut down to the size you need.

 

[CK00020]

I was thinking zip tie or pice of tube with slot cut lengthwise

 

[christwendt]

You can probably mod it yourself using an appropriately sized acrylic or plastic dowel cut down to the size you need.

Great idea I didn’t even think of this haha.

 

[Fish Styx]

Great idea I didn’t even think of this haha.

Don't get used to it. I don't have them that often. Now that I mentioned it, I may be depleted until at least June... :cool:

 

[christwendt]

Don't get used to it. I don't have them that often. Now that I mentioned it, I may be depleted until at least June... :cool:

Lol I appreciate it. Ended up using a silicone straw. I’ll look for something lex flexible.

 

[christwendt]

I was thinking zip tie or pice of tube with slot cut lengthwise

Ended up using a straw and zip tie for now. Thank you :)

 

[Fish Styx]

Lol I appreciate it. Ended up using a silicone straw. I’ll look for something lex flexible.

I like your gumption, kid. You've got potential!