Float switches sticking
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:05 am
Is anyone elses float switches sticking. My high side one keeps staying up even when the water level is below it. Anyone else having this issue?
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Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:08 am
Is my float switch defective? Did I install incorrectly?
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:52 am
Is it the floater that is sticking or something internally?
I have problems with the floater itself when I have calcium or coraline build-up.
Also when a colonista snail decides to go in there
They are so tiny...
I have problems with the floater itself when I have calcium or coraline build-up.
Also when a colonista snail decides to go in there
They are so tiny...Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:25 am
It looks like the foam part is stuck to the middle plastic part. The high switch is usually stuck in the up position, until I decide to check it and knock it back down.
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:53 am
It should slide pretty easily. Do you see anything that would make it get stuck?
If not, PM me for replacement.
If not, PM me for replacement.
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:59 pm
I'm going to make a new bracket first, maybe it's the installation. I'll update then
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:32 pm
Get two 1" pvc caps.
Drill a hole in the center of one that fits the float switch.
Drill a bunch of tiny holes in the other one.
Cut a piece of 1" pvc pipe 1.75" long. File or deburr the edges so they are smooth and round.
Assemble, you now have float protection that will keep snails and all sorts of other things from locking up your float. Don't glue anything. I would soak the float in vinegar and see if it bubbles. If it does I bet some type of small calcium based thing is stuck to it in a place you can't see.
Drill a hole in the center of one that fits the float switch.
Drill a bunch of tiny holes in the other one.
Cut a piece of 1" pvc pipe 1.75" long. File or deburr the edges so they are smooth and round.
Assemble, you now have float protection that will keep snails and all sorts of other things from locking up your float. Don't glue anything. I would soak the float in vinegar and see if it bubbles. If it does I bet some type of small calcium based thing is stuck to it in a place you can't see.
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:25 pm
Finally got the holder built. Nothing was on the switch. However, now it seems my code is messed up somehow. When the switch is triggered, nothing happens.
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 6:35 pm
Which function are you using?
StandardATO or SingleATO?
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StandardATO or SingleATO?
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Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 7:00 pm
I can't say. I used RAGen to make the code, I used the dual ATO function.
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 7:14 pm
Try inverting the plugs on the controller. Place the low on high and vice versa.
Does it make a difference?
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Does it make a difference?
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Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 7:27 pm
I'll try when I get home
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 6:16 pm
It runs, but doesn't stop
Re: Float switches sticking
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 6:24 pm
The bottom one pointing down triggers the start and the top one pointing up triggers it to stop.
http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=240
http://www.reefangel.com/Support.Relay- ... rdATO.ashx
http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=240
http://www.reefangel.com/Support.Relay- ... rdATO.ashx