The creator of this video believes the failures are due to the.
Tethered float switch problems.
A tethered float is one that is attached to the pump using a tethering device.
It hangs from the pump and sits on top of the water.
Make sure the tether is not getting tangled with any other cords or the side of the basin.
In order to test a tether switch simply grab hold of the float and position it so the wire side is facing down.
Different types of sump pumps use different types of floats.
A tethered float is used primarily for pedestal pumps.
A tether float switch features a float tethered to the pump and is more common with sewage pumps or larger basins.
Float switch failure a vertical action float is attached to a rod that floats above the water.
Diaphragm switches are generally the.
Most systems need to be adjusted at least one time to get the float at the perfect level.
When the float rises it is supposed to trigger a switch that tells your pump to turn on.
As the water rises the float rises causing the tether to flip the switch and turn on the pump.
Activation switch problems the float is just one part of a very important mechanism that controls your sump pump.
If the switch is not working the float might be functioning flawlessly but you will still not have a working.
Other pumps use floats that are on arms which will raise and lower with the water level.
The float rises with the rising water level and throws a switch that kicks the pump on.
A pedestal pump will generally have a bulb style float attached to a metal rod which activates the motor s switch.
The float switches for sump and sewage pumps are known to fail sometimes all too frequently.
Once the water level drops the float drops loosening the tether releasing the switch and shutting off the pump.
As water level decreases to a certain level the switch then turns the pump off.
If your current float switch is broken you may be able to replace it without buying an expensive new pump.
