tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888817176328305322.post7589502795288850803..comments2023-03-25T14:39:13.713+00:00Comments on NB Willawaw - The Revelations of a Narrowboater: Float Switches Don't Float My BoatNB Willawawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15960675405102841735noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888817176328305322.post-52090033322444730282011-05-22T19:58:05.453+01:002011-05-22T19:58:05.453+01:00You should be able to test it by lifting the float...You should be able to test it by lifting the float - the pump should operate. The solid state sensors don't wear or deteriorate like float switches.NB Willawawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960675405102841735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888817176328305322.post-20037243974963678202011-05-22T19:54:32.297+01:002011-05-22T19:54:32.297+01:00I never feel terribly confident with my float swit...I never feel terribly confident with my float switch. I get very little water in the drip tray and as a result it rarely has to operate (if ever) so I always fear it has jammed with old oil and grease. Mind you I keep a very close eye on the stern gland and see the automatic pump and a second line of defence.Andy Tidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297448211000021970noreply@blogger.com