The Basement Watchdog Sump Pump Switch

The Basement Watchdog Sump Pump Switch
The Basement Watchdog Sump Pump Switch

Model: 4280798

Brand: Glentronics

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The Basement Watchdog Universal Dual Float Switch and Controller is the most reliable float switch in the industry. It will activate your primary sump pump when rising water lifts either float by 1/4 in. The float switch has not one but two large floats both in a protective cage. Should one float fail to activate the pump, the second float will automatically takeover. Once the float drops to the original position, the controller will keep the pump running for an additional 10 seconds to completely drain the sump pit. The protective cage prevents debris or other wires from interfering with the floats. The Basement Watchdog Dual Float Switch and Controller is easy to install and can be adjusted to activate at any level. This universal switch can be used with most existing sump pumps.

Compatible with most sump pumps Large floats detect 1/4 in. water level rises, automatically activating the sump pump Second float provides additional protection to ensure automatic pump activation Protective float switch cage helps keep debris and wires from interfering with float movement; vented, curved bottom reduces debris build-up under the float Allows the sump pump to run for an additional 10 seconds to drain excess water from the sump pit


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Brand Glentronics
Item model number 4280798
Color Blue
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Product Id 826819
User Reviews and Ratings 3.7 (3 ratings) 3.7 out of 5 stars
UPC 717301121562

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Great adaptor!
(5)
Reviewed in the USA on 2022-06-17T17:00:00

Attached with zip ties to a portable pump for ground water pumping - works great!

Gord . Review provider: walmart.com
Cheaper than a new pump
(5)
Reviewed in the USA on 2013-06-15T17:00:00

I zip tied a sticking float to stay on, plugged the pump into the box and problem solved. Be aware that the box is large if you have a space limitation around your outlet.

iamsotiredandineedsomezzz . Review provider: walmart.com
Designed to short cycle your pump.
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Reviewed in the USA on 2017-03-23T17:00:00

This switch is not good for the application that it is advertised for. It causes pumps to short cycle which cuts the pump's life much shorter then it should last. This switch is decieving because it has two "floats", but both floats trigger the pump to turn on. The top float is only an "emergency backup" float. If you research proper sump pump operation, you will find that you want a pump to cycle on and off as little as possible. You want the pump to run for minutes and then rest for minutes; not run for ten seconds and rest for seconds. When a pump short cycles, it draws lock rotor amps each time it turns on. This not only waists a lot of energy, but also creates a lot of heat. This heat will cause your pump to trip it's thermal overload protection (if your pump has one). These overloads are only able to trip a few times before they go bad. This could cause your pump to stop working completely which will result in your basement flooding. If your pump does not have this thermal overload protection, it can literally seize up due to the excessive heat. A correct switch to use for a sump pump will have a way of turning the pump both on and off based on the water level, not a timer. You can use a float type switch or an electronic switch, but make sure that it has the ability to turn the pump on and off. It is also best to make sure your switch is able to lower the water level several inches (the more the better) because this equals a longer run time and a longer rest time before the pump is triggered again. Remember, the constant starting is what creates the heat (lock rotor amps LRA), not normal running (FLA/RLA). I have experience with this float and have since replaced it as well as my sump pump after only a year of use. A pump running correctly should last about five years.

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