Float keeps getting stuck why

Jyetman · 04/19/2018, 07:18 PM

So I have a float switch in my scrubber bucket and I'm at a loss. I made sure its clear and moves up and down freely but still after a day or so it keeps getting stuck. After a few close calls I installed a small cam so i can monitor the water level and check if float is working or not. Did notice some large pods crawling up around the float shaft can they be the cause?

kfisc · 04/19/2018, 08:25 PM

Possibly calcium deposit is the culprit; even when mine seem to move ok by hand, it still takes an occasional vinegar soak to clean all the gunk off and work reliably well.

shaginwagon13 · 04/20/2018, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kfisc

Possibly calcium deposit is the culprit; even when mine seem to move ok by hand, it still takes an occasional vinegar soak to clean all the gunk off and work reliably well.

+1

Or could be salt, food, variety of other things that cause it to stop functioning. Could use a laser level, replace this one or take it in for a good cleaning.

ca1ore · 04/20/2018, 07:50 AM

What kind of float is it? I find that some of the smaller ones can bind quite easily.

Jyetman · 04/20/2018, 10:27 AM

I found a way to keep it in motion so salt creep won't form. What I did was lower it to where it slightly goes up and down always in motion. My scrubber pumps are programmed to pulsate to imitate tides. I hope this corrects the issue time will tell.

five.five-six · 04/20/2018, 11:04 AM

I had my float get stuck inexplicitly. turns out the magnetic probe holder was hanging it up.

04/19/2018, 07:18 PM	#1
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	Float keeps getting stuck why So I have a float switch in my scrubber bucket and I'm at a loss. I made sure its clear and moves up and down freely but still after a day or so it keeps getting stuck. After a few close calls I installed a small cam so i can monitor the water level and check if float is working or not. Did notice some large pods crawling up around the float shaft can they be the cause?

04/20/2018, 07:50 AM	#4
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	What kind of float is it? I find that some of the smaller ones can bind quite easily. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

04/20/2018, 11:04 AM	#6
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	I had my float get stuck inexplicitly. turns out the magnetic probe holder was hanging it up. __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

04/19/2018, 08:25 PM	#2
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	Possibly calcium deposit is the culprit; even when mine seem to move ok by hand, it still takes an occasional vinegar soak to clean all the gunk off and work reliably well.

04/20/2018, 10:27 AM	#5
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	I found a way to keep it in motion so salt creep won't form. What I did was lower it to where it slightly goes up and down always in motion. My scrubber pumps are programmed to pulsate to imitate tides. I hope this corrects the issue time will tell.