My stupid pump has a tether switch, so it is always getting stuck, the pump is always falling down. I cannot trust it. Why aren't all pumps using a vertical floating switch? In europe i cannot find pumps with vertical switches. Why? Why do manufacturers insist in thether switchs pumps? Can I change my pump's switch. Thanks.

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#2 mode of failure, corroded pump bearings. I've thrown out 3 pedestal style pumps and 1 submersible pump where the pump impeller bearings corroded and seized when the pump was sitting in a wet sump for a few months without being run. Saved from a wet basement in all cases by having a second pump sitting higher in the pit. It's sits high and dry even during normal operation of pump #1 and will kick in if the water level in the pit rises to activate the switch. Pump #2 is also on a separate electric circuit and breaker.

One problem with short cycling pumps is the ridiculously short 4 inches of travel of the float switch on a submersible pump. My pump is a 1/3 hp, 2880 gph pump. I can't really go with a smaller pump because in a huge downpour the pump just keeps up with the inflow to the pit. Last night we had 3" of rain on top of another 1-1/2" last week. The pump cycles every 15 to 20 seconds and pumps the pit down in 6 seconds. I've tried a pedestal type sump pump with a much longer float travel but have not found one with sufficient quality to last very long. The bearings corrode and seize up when not in use. The check valve works fine, no water backflows to the pit.

Why no mention of diaphragm switches. I have one on my little giant sump pump and it's worked flawlessly for over 25 years.

Thanks for the information. The retailer websites don't show any of that sort of info. FYI Switch range of motion means they activate at different water level. They are just different The tethered switch doesn't activate until it is higher than the pump, thus the water level is higher. So high that it wouldn't activate in my shallow sump. It works in my deeper sump, so I got a vertical switch for the shallow sump

Finally a decent explanation

I find the first pump switch a pain. I just had a new pump installed with that type of switch and it doesn’t even kick on sometimes. Causing a water mess in my crawl space. I adjusted the length of the cord hoping that it will kick on next time I get water build up.

my sump pump is going on ever minute right now and my basement joint cove is full of water. I do not think its helping drain the joint cove at all.. it stopped raining 10 hours ago

Simple explanation and demonstration

Thanks, just the information I was searching for

My problem was the pit was very old pit from the late 60s ,the pit was too small for the motor causing it to short cycle .

When it is raining my sump pump is running every 30 seconds. I think I need to enlarge the capacity of the sump hole so that when the pump kicks on it will run longer and have fewer cycles per hour.

Outstanding video, thank you! I have 2 sump wells, each have 1 hp pump. Cycle every 45 seconds. Just had new drain tiles installed inside and out. Constant waterflow all year. High water table here near Lake Michigan.

Very good and quick explanations of which switch is better. I ran electric to a Plumber Installed pump with a tether switch. Absolutely impossible to both turn on and off. Got an accessory “plug in” float switch from Home Depot. Taped the tether switch in the ON position. Plugged in the accessory switch, DONE.

Number 3 - how do you raise the pump so it turns on higher ?

I need to get my pump to stop at a lower water level. It cuts off too soon. How can I adjust that?

My pump is running for 2 sec every 15minutes. Any way to stop this? Make it run for 8 seconds every hour maybe? Adjust the vertical float somehow?

Can some switches be adjusted to come on at like three inches of water.

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the vertical float switch is a better option for a shallow sump bason too. a tether has to long a sweep for those.

My sump pump in running every 30 seconds and I don't know what to do.. it's driving me insane! The float isn't stuck and I'm worried I'm going to burn out the engine!

The pump is only as good as the switch. I’ve replaced many pumps with switches that either got stuck on wouldn’t start when needed even though the pump itself was just fine. Liberty is the only one I know of that offers a magnetic reed switch, seems like a great idea.

What is the cost of a PitBoss sump pump?

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Thank you for this video. It really helped my wife understand how these work.

What primary pump is that? Also what model are those check valves?

Wow

Why are manufacturers unwilling to make or sell a switch with a long life? I have a stand-alone sump pump switch that probably has 1,000,000 cycles on it - and that is not an exaggeration. Of course it is probably 50 years old now. I would be willing to pay extra for a switch that will last as long as a good pump.

Thanks it helped a lot

I’m about to install 8 of these in my basement. That video above looks like child’s play compared to what we get. It’s a long story, but fairly new but defective house put back on the market by a shady builder. A few owners later I have the house. Our previous 4 half HP pumps would run for 26 hours nonstop after certain rains. So we are completely redoing the drain tile, pits, and more. Will have two of these 3/4HP pumps in each pit, and four pits to make eight pumps total.

That guy is CRAZY.........................................

What about considering dual caged floats or an electronic switch like levelguard or Ion Technologies.

I literally, just a couple hours ago, replaced my sump in my crawl space with a beefier half horsepower 55 GPM. I noticed it was short cycling and it worried me, but I knew I needed it because when it comes a downpour the crawl space gets overwhelmed with water. Good to know that short cycling won't actually shorten its life.

Is the pit boss a main or back up

How do I purchase your products? Tried to go online but do not see pricing purchasing options

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Why the random "like"? (I'm assuming the other two are "friends and family, no?) while "up to 2 inch solids" is 'always thumb' worthy, this thumbs up was for the radical precision driving skills displayed at open; although I'd add a "subscribe and share" if you could 'drift' that bee-yah-itch- no, seriously: take that mofo outside, come down a hill, whatever ya gotta do to build enough speed and inertia to kick 'er a$$ end out and get some powerslidin going on: YES!

I think they're great! This guy's crazy....

This video is absolutely amazing!!! Hits the sweet spot!!!