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dazmond

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Auto shut off float switch.....
« on: April 24, 2025, 10:19:45 pm »
Do you just drop them in the top of your tank?(not at an angle then as mine didn't work tonight!)🙄

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Splash and dash

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2025, 10:21:38 pm »
Do you just drop them in the top of your tank?(not at an angle then as mine didn't work tonight!)🙄



Usually they are fitted in the side of the tank

Mattymarske

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2025, 10:35:34 pm »
Drill a hole through the tank, unscrew the two parts and fit it. You can fit it normally closed or normally open whichever suits your needs

Mattymarske

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2025, 10:41:22 pm »
Do you just drop them in the top of your tank?(not at an angle then as mine didn't work tonight!)🙄



dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2025, 11:24:44 pm »
Drill a hole through the tank, unscrew the two parts and fit it. You can fit it normally closed or normally open whichever suits your needs

Thanks mate but I don't fancy drilling a hole in my tank. Also I would have to take it off every day after I've filled my tank. What a stupid thing to put on a plug and play RO system.

I've also noticed if I don't plug it in my pressure gauge doesn't work so it's wired up to it in some way.
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Martin Lane

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2025, 05:57:13 am »
Should be fitted to the top of tank lid, when water gets to top float will rise and turn system off, easy way to check if working leave it hanging  beside system when filling and just turn it upside down, float will hit top and should turn off.

Simon Trapani

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2025, 06:20:00 am »
Drill a hole through the tank, unscrew the two parts and fit it. You can fit it normally closed or normally open whichever suits your needs

Thanks mate but I don't fancy drilling a hole in my tank. Also I would have to take it off every day after I've filled my tank. What a stupid thing to put on a plug and play RO system.

I've also noticed if I don't plug it in my pressure gauge doesn't work so it's wired up to it in some way.

It’s only two wires. You’ll have to extend the wires & put some sort of quick connection/ multi plug in.

dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2025, 07:55:00 am »
Should be fitted to the top of tank lid, when water gets to top float will rise and turn system off, easy way to check if working leave it hanging  beside system when filling and just turn it upside down, float will hit top and should turn off.

It needs to be horizontal so I don't know how I would fit it to my lid. Also the actual float doesn't move much (as in the diagram matty put on this thread). It only moves half a centimeter..

I'm surprised that there were no instructions for this float valve... ::)roll
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dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2025, 08:24:12 am »
I can't find a single video or any information online on how to fit these horizontal float valves
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Simon Trapani

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2025, 08:58:37 am »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.

Martin Lane

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2025, 09:37:34 am »
Sorry l ment the top of tank not the lid.
Cant see it working very well in the side of the tank  as  when the water rises  it pushes up the small float and connects and turns off

Simon Trapani

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2025, 10:37:34 am »
Sorry l ment the top of tank not the lid.
Cant see it working very well in the side of the tank  as  when the water rises  it pushes up the small float and connects and turns off
You might be right. Hard to say without seeing it in the flesh. Not hard to tell if it’s in your hand though.

Splash and dash

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2025, 05:28:36 pm »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.


The voice of common sense  unfortunately it’s not so common today  some people have zero practical skills at all . 😂

dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2025, 06:24:56 pm »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.

I've sussed it! It works perfectly!👌 I just drop it vertically into the tank! The problem was the rubber surround needed to be pushed back!🙂👍
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Splash and dash

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2025, 06:33:53 pm »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.

I've sussed it! It works perfectly!👌 I just drop it vertically into the tank! The problem was the rubber surround needed to be pushed back!🙂👍


Just dropping it into the tank won’t guarantee it will shut off it could float on the  surface and not shut off

dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2025, 06:41:37 pm »



Me and the missus are coming up with a solution to  keep it straight in the top of the tank while filling up.🙂👌👍

Missus is going to fit a wooden base and castors to my RO on Sunday and metal shed getting delivered  next Thursday. Missus is going to insulate it to protect it from frost and ill have the option of adding a little heater on below freezing nights. She's even got a little ramp to wheel it in and out of shed!😂👍
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dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2025, 06:45:26 pm »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.

I've sussed it! It works perfectly!👌 I just drop it vertically into the tank! The problem was the rubber surround needed to be pushed back!🙂👍


Just dropping it into the tank won’t guarantee it will shut off it could float on the  surface and not shut off

Large wire coat hanger shaped  to fit over top of lid hole and tape the float on the hook will do it!👍
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Splash and dash

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2025, 07:00:23 pm »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.

I've sussed it! It works perfectly!👌 I just drop it vertically into the tank! The problem was the rubber surround needed to be pushed back!🙂👍


Just dropping it into the tank won’t guarantee it will shut off it could float on the  surface and not shut off

Large wire coat hanger shaped  to fit over top of lid hole and tape the float on the hook will do it!👍

😂

dazmond

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2025, 07:18:42 pm »




My missus is a genius! Works like a dream!🙂👌👍
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Bungle

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Re: Auto shut off float switch.....
« Reply #19 on: April 25, 2025, 07:19:33 pm »
It’s common sense Daz. It just opens & closes a circuit. Just drill a hole in the side or top of the tank, whichever works best. The little white bit only moves slightly. Try it when it’s running.  Test it horizontally & vertically & then decide where to put it. It may not work horizontally. Don’t put it in the lid.

If you can put it in the side of the tank make sure it’s not too high or low. Too low & you won’t fill your tank right up to the top. Too high & it could overflow.  Same with the top of the tank.

I've sussed it! It works perfectly!👌 I just drop it vertically into the tank! The problem was the rubber surround needed to be pushed back!🙂👍


Just dropping it into the tank won’t guarantee it will shut off it could float on the  surface and not shut off

Large wire coat hanger shaped  to fit over top of lid hole and tape the float on the hook will do it!👍

😂

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