Q: Are the liquid level switches avaliable with AC power?
A: Liquid level switches can be used with AC power. However care must be taken to ensure current in the circuit in switch-closed condition is safely below specification in the datasheet.
Q: Which is the best mounting orientation?
A: Horizontal mounting switches may be mounted horizontal with with float moving up or moving down in order to realize a normally closed (NC) or a normally open (NO) condition. Vertical mounting switches when mounted on the top side of a tank, presents an open state, and closes when liquid level raises the float. In a like fashion, when they are mounted on the bottom of the tank, the switch remains in open state with high fluid level, and closes when fluid level drops, and lowers the float.
Q: What are the product mediums I can use to measure level?
A: The switches can be used in fluid medium that will not attack the exposed plastic surfaces of the switch.
Q: Which is the most suitable liquid level switch for my liquid media?
A: In order to determine best switch for the application, ensure [1] plastic surfaces of the switch are comaptible for extended use with the media, [2] switch configuration matches available mounting access for the tank, [3] voltage and current rating of the switch matches the electrical load the switch will see in open and closed states
Q: What are the liquid level switch options?
A: Liquid level switch options include:
- Mounting configuration -vertical mount / horizontal mount
- Switch plastic material
- Maximum voltage handling capability
- Maximum current handling capability
- Max/min application temperature
