Superior Pump 92000 Tethered Float Switch , Black

After discovering water in my basement due to a failed float switch, I purchased the Superior Pump 92010 Vertical Float Switch as a replacement. Installation was straightforward, and I was able to adjust it to the necessary depth for my sump pump. The switch has been functioning effectively since installation, providing peace of mind during heavy rains. I appreciate its universal design, which is compatible with various sump and utility pumps. Overall, a dependable product that meets expectations.​

Always had issues with my sump pump not turning on. Bought and installed this float unit and it works perfectly. Would recommend to family or friends.

Finally installed and solved our issues. Fingers crossed it continues to perform.

My 5+ year old sump pump broke (9 months after the warranty expired). The switch was stuck in the ON position. I had three options: buy a new sump pump and pay someone to install it, buy a new switch for the current pump which I might be able to fix myself but I was not sure, or buy a float switch which I was confident I could quickly install myself.This switch had good reviews and was much cheaper than the other two options. The switch is very simple: a float with a power cord coming out of one end and a metal cable clamp with a black plastic cord holder on it. IN THEORY one would put the clamp around the sump discharge pipe, put the power cord coming from the float in the plastic holder, position the clamp, tighten the clamp and plug the sump pump into the switch’s power cord.Ah, but theory and practice often differ. The problem here is that there are TWO adjustments that affect when (if) the float switch activates and turns the power to the pump on and off. One adjustment is the height of the clamp above the bottom of the pipe and the other adjustment is the length of the cord between the plastic holder and the float. BOTH must be right for the float to move freely, not hit the sides of the sump, not get caught on the sump pump parts, and turn the pump on AND off. Easier said than done!Now, you may be thinking, “Isn’t it just a matter of trial and error?”.Well, yes it is. But that trial and error is mostly done laying on a hard floor, with your body contorted in uncomfortable positions and hanging down into a damp, dank hole. It also involves carrying about three large pails of water for each trial to fill the sump to see if the adjustment is correct. So instead of the 5 minutes I expected the job to take, it actually took the better part of a half hour - and that is with my wife helping.The switch seems to be working well, though I am still recovering from the sore muscles from all the contorting. I took a point off of the review score (only giving 4 stars) for the difficulty to install the device - even though that is not really the fault of the switch. Maybe that will act as an incentive for the manufacturer to create a motorized AI driven system that will automatically find the correct positions for the clamp and the cord in the plastic holder. Where is robotics when you actually need it?

Have been using this item for years for my fish pond emergency shut off when water levels drop low.Works fantastic.!!

I have tried a couple of the corded ball floats with the switch inside and had very poor luck with then. They seem unreliable.This switch works perfect for me. I have an 8 ft deep sump. I have a piece of the shelving channelthat is about half in wide which I attached the switch to. then attached that to the side of the sump hole.I can easily lift it out to adjust the switch or it's position on the channel.The switch itself is easily adjustable. The cord is long enough for the 8 ft.It should last a long time it is plastic but as long as you don't abuse it there should be no problem.If I have any issues I will edit the post . Also will update at the end of the season to verify that it still is working .

Works okay flimsy

Works as intended.This float switch is being used as a piggyback on the sump pump to override the built-in float switch which has a range of 4". My sump pump runs about 800 times a day and I want to minimize the number of runs by increasing the operating height range. With this switch I am able to get about 6" (which amounts to about 500 runs a day), but wish it was able to do up to about 10".The usual life span is about 18-months which amounts to about 250,000 - 275,000 on/off cycles. Not bad for a typical sump pump application, but I sure would welcome more use cycles.