In this video barry explains the different types of float switches on sump pumps and why some are more prone to failure than others.
Tethered float switch vs vertical float switch.
If your sump is narrow you probably don t want a pump with a tethered float which can get caught on the edge of the sump.
I ve been reading here about vetical float switches vs tethered on a sump pump the concensus seems to be that the vertical switches are better cause they re more reliable.
I installed my backup pump this weekend old system had a tether ran for about 3 years switched on 12 and off 4 the new pump has vertical switch on 8 and.
Vertical float switches vertical float switches work similarly to a tether switch but they slide up and down on a vertical rod rather than being loosely tethered.
These are more practical for smaller basins where a tether float could otherwise get stuck.
I ve been reading here about vetical float switches vs tethered on a sump pump the concensus seems to be that the vertical switches are better cause they re more reliable.
Before you buy this sump pump check valve you need to understand that this ay mcdonald model does not provide a long lasting guarantee.
With a tethered float switch the float swings in an arc with changes in the water level.
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With a vertical float switch the float rides up and down on a rod.