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Pszemol July 28th 03 05:16 PM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
I have purchased a float switch for my RO output tank.
I need to drill a hole to scew it to the wall...
What is the relationship of the hole hight to the water surface?

I could experiment with it, but I guess you guys have it already
figured out if you use this switch. So - is the hole above or
below the water surface and if so, what is the exact distance?

Marc Levenson July 29th 03 02:04 AM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
Because the Kent float switch is adjustable (by twisting the small black knob),
just eyeball it. If you miss, you can adjust the switch down to the next
setting.

I didn't install my brand new one. I had this bad feeling it would come back to
haunt me and sold it to another reefer that demanded it. grin

Marc


Pszemol wrote:

I have purchased a float switch for my RO output tank.
I need to drill a hole to scew it to the wall...
What is the relationship of the hole hight to the water surface?

I could experiment with it, but I guess you guys have it already
figured out if you use this switch. So - is the hole above or
below the water surface and if so, what is the exact distance?


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Anthony William Smith July 30th 03 02:53 AM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
I use the Kent and have found it to great although it needs to be cleaned
every 6 months or so if you are using additives in your ro water.
the hole size was 14mm and from the centre of the hole to the water surface
it is 20mm
and that's with the float adjustment set in the middle.
Regards Tony
My Tank:

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"Pszemol" wrote in message
...
I have purchased a float switch for my RO output tank.
I need to drill a hole to scew it to the wall...
What is the relationship of the hole hight to the water surface?

I could experiment with it, but I guess you guys have it already
figured out if you use this switch. So - is the hole above or
below the water surface and if so, what is the exact distance?




Anthony William Smith July 30th 03 02:57 AM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
Disregard, as I was giving details about the Kent Float RO inlet valve which
you would use if your RO was higher than your sump there by doing away with
pumps etc.
Regards Tony


"Pszemol" wrote in message
...
I have purchased a float switch for my RO output tank.
I need to drill a hole to scew it to the wall...
What is the relationship of the hole hight to the water surface?

I could experiment with it, but I guess you guys have it already
figured out if you use this switch. So - is the hole above or
below the water surface and if so, what is the exact distance?




Pszemol July 31st 03 10:17 PM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
"Marc Levenson" wrote in message ...
Because the Kent float switch is adjustable (by twisting the small black knob),
just eyeball it. If you miss, you can adjust the switch down to the next
setting.


Right, I have received shipment and I noticed the knob. Interesting design :-)))
The hole can be way above the water line, so it does not need to be water tight.

Marc Levenson July 31st 03 11:24 PM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
True, unless you sump ever fills up higher than typical, during a power outage /
maintenance.

Marc


Pszemol wrote:

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message ...
Because the Kent float switch is adjustable (by twisting the small black knob),
just eyeball it. If you miss, you can adjust the switch down to the next
setting.


Right, I have received shipment and I noticed the knob. Interesting design :-)))
The hole can be way above the water line, so it does not need to be water tight.


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Pszemol August 1st 03 07:14 AM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
Agree... I did not think about it.

p.s. have you received my e-mail? I did not receive your reply.

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message ...
True, unless you sump ever fills up higher than typical, during a power outage /
maintenance.

Marc


Pszemol wrote:

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message ...
Because the Kent float switch is adjustable (by twisting the small black knob),
just eyeball it. If you miss, you can adjust the switch down to the next
setting.


Right, I have received shipment and I noticed the knob. Interesting design :-)))
The hole can be way above the water line, so it does not need to be water tight.


--
Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com




Pszemol August 1st 03 07:17 PM

KENT - float switch - where to drill the hole
 
"Marc Levenson" wrote in message ...
What email?


The one I sent you to

The float valve *should* come with a rubber gasket. That way you can drill a hole in the sump,
install the float with the gasket on the inside, and screw it tight with the nut on the
outside. Waterproof!


Yes, I already have it home and now everything is clear.


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