{"product_id":"10m-float-switch","title":"Float Switch with Piggyback Plug | 10m Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic water-level control for drainage pumps, sumps and tank emptying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FSK-5 float switch automatically controls a compatible water pump according to the water level, making it ideal for emptying tanks, sumps and other water collection areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the water level rises or falls, the float changes position, activating an internal microswitch to start or stop the pump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with a generous 10-metre neoprene cable, counterweight and piggyback plug, it provides a convenient solution for automatic pump operation without the need for a separate electronic pump controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic pump operation based on water level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for tank and sump emptying applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-metre neoprene cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiggyback plug for compatible plug-in pumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal steel-ball-operated microswitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with counterweight for setting the switching position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable construction for submerged operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP68 protection rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FSK-5-10M PB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Float switch for automatic pump control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank and sump emptying\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H05RN-F 3 × 0.75mm² neoprene\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-wire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated Current:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiggyback Plug:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 220–240V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Class I\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IP68\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Operating Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Counterweight and piggyback plug\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does this float switch do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt automatically starts and stops a compatible pump as the water level changes. This version is intended for emptying applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it come with a plug?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It includes a piggyback plug, allowing a compatible plug-in pump to connect through the float switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it to fill a water tank?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model is specified for emptying applications. For automatic tank filling, contact us about a suitable float switch arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is the cable?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be submerged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The float switch has an IP68 protection rating. Electrical plugs and connections must remain in a suitable dry, protected location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it work with my pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that your pump is compatible with the 220–240V single-phase supply and the float switch's 8A rated current. The 10A piggyback plug does not increase the switch's 8A current rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure whether this float switch is suitable for your pump or installation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pumpandpurify.co.nz\/pages\/where-to-find-pump-purify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for straightforward advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Model FSK-5","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41898410770490,"sku":"FSK-5","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/0212\/files\/CoiledCablewithBlueFloatSwitch.png?v=1793946556","url":"https:\/\/pumpandpurify.co.nz\/products\/10m-float-switch","provider":"Pump \u0026 Purify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}