Glentronics, Inc. BWC1 Basement Watchdog Dual Float Sump Pump Switch with Controller

Friday, March 16, 2012

Glentronics, Inc. BWC1 Basement Watchdog Dual Float Sump Pump Switch with Controller

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Item Description

From the Manufacturer
The Basement Watchdog Dual Float Sump Pump Switch with Controller activates your sump pump using a sizeable, protective case-enclosed float that detects a 1/4 in. water level rise. The second float acts as a failsafe that activates your sump pump in the event that the first float does not, helping ensure that your pump drains effectively. Both floats drop readily as your pump runs for an extra 10 seconds to drain excess water, making sump water level upkeep easy. Compatible with most sump pumps detects excess water rises and activates your sump pump to drain it.
Sold as each. two floats present added protection. Protective cage prevents debris from interfering with float operation. Activation height adjustable to any level. 20' float cord. Mounting hose clamp included. Manufacturer's quantity: BWC1. Country of origin: Taiwan. Distributed by Glentronics, Inc.

Technical Details

Large float detects 1/4 in. water level rises, making automatic pump activation easy
Second float activates your sump pump if the first float does not, helping your sump drain effectively
Protective float cage helps keep debris and wiring from interfering with float movement; vented, curved bottom reduces debris build-up under the float
Allows your sump to run for an additional 10 seconds to drain excess water for simple water level maintenance
Includes controller and hose clamp that lets you easily install the floats at any level

Client Reviews

This pump controller operates nicely for easy applications. The float is nicely designed, and even though "dual float" could lead you to believe that it comes with two separate float assemblies, it's really 1 assembly with two floats inside. The floats are designed for redundancy. If the lower float fails to signal the pump, you get yet another opportunity with the upper float. The crucial design win right here is that the floats are not mechanically linked to the electrical system of the controller. The floats are basically two floating magnets resembling tiny doughnuts, slid onto a pole operating via their centers. The floats, um, "float" freely on the pole, and two magnetic sensors embedded in the pole detect when either of the floats are in the correct position to trigger the pump. This is a wonderful design and appears to be extremely reliable. When the pump is triggered, it runs till the float returns to just beneath the trigger position, then stays on for a handful of seconds a great deal more. This is decent enough to preserve a basement sump from overflowing. You could even turn the float assembly upside-down and and develop a "auto filler" for use in ponds (or other applications) where the pump is triggered when the water level is as well low.

I can finally sleep without having having to be concerned the float for my sump pump acquiring stuck. Well worth the money for the peace of thoughts! I'm amazed I couldn't locate this switch in the key hardware stores.
The picture throw me off. I believed it was going to be two separate floats but that's OK.