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Float Level Sensor

Float Level Sensor
A simple device using a float that follows the water level and activates an electrical contact at a set threshold. Economical, robust, and ideal for detecting high or low levels and automatically controlling pumps or valves.

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Float Level Sensor

Operating Principle

  • A float (usually plastic or stainless steel) rests on the water surface or follows its movement.

  • When the water level rises or falls, the float activates an electrical contact (switch, reed switch, or magnet).

  • This signal allows the detection of a threshold level (high, low, or intermediate).

Typical Features

  • Type: single point (one switching level) or multiple points (several detection levels).

  • Materials: plastic (PVC, PP) for freshwater, stainless steel for seawater or corrosive environments.

  • Mounting: vertical (in a tube) or horizontal (fixed to a tank wall).

  • Output: dry contact (ON/OFF), sometimes connectable to a PLC or alarm system.

  • Power supply: most do not require power as they work as passive switches.

Advantages in Aquaculture

  • Robust and economical: no complex electronic components.

  • Ideal for safety: prevents overflow or low water levels.

  • Easy to install: little affected by bubbles, foam, or turbulence.

  • Can be used to automatically control a pump or valve.