jsguitar
Well-Known Member
I've been wanting to add a float switch to my HLT since in the past I've accidentally dry fired my element. I've seen mention of people using one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sus304-Stainless-Steel-Curve-Water-Level-Sensor-Liquid-Float-Switch-/271124589725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2048ec9d
Does anyone using one of these float switches have any trouble fitting it in the kettle with a HERMS coil installed? I'm not near my HLT right now but I wasn't sure if there was enough room to squeeze one in. It looks like a really close fit.
Also, I thought it'd be nice to have one that had 1/2" NPT threads so it could be installed into a full coupling from the inside of the kettle instead of weldless.
I've contacted Auber Ins. about this and they are interested in carrying a float switch for us electric brewers. They thought it would not be a problem and that they had enough market for it, they just need to know what options people would prefer.
So what do you all think about design, dimensions, wiring options-panel mount, qd ect? Is it even necessary to have something different than what's already available? Just spitballing here, thanks!
Does anyone using one of these float switches have any trouble fitting it in the kettle with a HERMS coil installed? I'm not near my HLT right now but I wasn't sure if there was enough room to squeeze one in. It looks like a really close fit.
Also, I thought it'd be nice to have one that had 1/2" NPT threads so it could be installed into a full coupling from the inside of the kettle instead of weldless.
I've contacted Auber Ins. about this and they are interested in carrying a float switch for us electric brewers. They thought it would not be a problem and that they had enough market for it, they just need to know what options people would prefer.
So what do you all think about design, dimensions, wiring options-panel mount, qd ect? Is it even necessary to have something different than what's already available? Just spitballing here, thanks!