Series L10 FLOTECT® Mini-Size Level Switch
Easy In-wall or External Installation, Specific Gravities as Low as 0.5
The Series L10 Flotect® Mini-Size Float Switches combine low cost with top quality materials and construction for great value and years of reliable liquid level control. Wide media compatibility is assured with a choice of brass or stainless steel bodies and external tees; polypropylene or SS floats. Two basic configurations are offered; with 1" NPT male threads for direct side mounting through a half coupling or with factory installed tee for external mounting.
All Series L10 controls feature a hermetically sealed, magnetically actuated SPST reed switch which is encapsulated in a polypropylene housing. Units are quickly and easily adjusted for your choice of normally open or normally closed operation thanks to a unique design. Just loosen two screws and instantly slide the switch assembly to the action required. N.O. and N.C. markings are clearly visible. This feature also speeds switch replacement if damage occurs.
Three types of floats are offered to accommodate liquids with specific gravities as low as 0.5; maximum pressures to 2000 psig (137.8 bar). Wire leads are 22 AWG X 18" (460 mm) and exit the switch assembly through 1/8" male NPT threads. These controls are UL recognized and CSA listed.
Product Applications
- Direct pump control for maintaining level
- Level control
- Automatic tank dump operations
- Valve control
Models & Ordering
Specifications
- Service:
- Compatible liquids.
- Wetted Materials:
- Float: Solid polypropylene or 304 SS; Body: Brass or 303 SS; Magnet: Ceramic; External float chamber (tee): None, brass, or 304 SS; Other: Lever arm, pin, spring, etc.: 301 SS, 302 SS, 316 SS.
- Temperature Limit:
- 200°F (93°C).
- Pressure Limit:
- See chart on Catalog page.
- Enclosure Rating:
- Weatherproof, meets NEMA 4X (IP66).
- Switch Type:
- SPST hermetically sealed reed switch. Field adjustable for NO or NC.
- Electrical Rating:
- 1.5 A @ 24 VDC resistive, 0.001 A @ 200 VDC resistive, 0.5 A @ 120 VAC.
- Electrical Connection:
- 18 AWG, 19" (483 mm) long, PVC jacket. Rated 221°F (105°C).
- Process Connection:
- 1" male NPT standard on models without external float chamber. Change 3 in model number to 4 for 1-1/4", to 5 for 1-1/2", or 6 for 2". 1" female NPT on models with external float chamber.
- Mounting Orientation:
- Horizontal with index arrow pointing down.
- Specific Gravity:
- See chart on Catalog page.
- Switch Enclosure:
- Nylon.
- Weight:
- Approximately 10 oz (0.283 kg) without external float chamber, 2.32 lb (1.05 kg) with external float chamber.
- Agency Approvals:
- CE, CSA, UR.
Features
- Long operating life with hermetically sealed, magnetically-actuated SPST reed switch, which is encapsulated in a polypropylene housing
- Easily toggle between normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) with no change in the electrical connection using simple field switch adjustment
- Quick and low cost maintenance from easily replaceable switch without affecting installation
- Great value and years of reliable liquid level control with top quality materials at a low cost
Model Chart
EXAMPLE | L10 | B | 3 | O | ST | Series L10-B-3-O-ST Flotect® Mini-Size Level Switch, brass upper housing, 1" male NPT, side wall mount, spherical polypropylene float, with stainless steel tag. |
SERIES | L10 | Flotect® Mini-Size Level Switch | ||||
UPPER HOUSING MATERIAL |
B S |
Brass Stainless Steel |
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PROCESS CONNECTION |
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
1" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 1" BSPT 1-1/4" BSPT 1-1/2" BSPT 2" BSPT |
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INSTALLATION/ FLOAT |
O A C B H L S |
Side Wall Mount/Polypropylene Spherical Float Side Wall Mount/304SS Cylindrical Float Side Wall Mount/304SS Spherical Float Brass External Float Chamber/Polypropylene Spherical Float Brass External Float Chamber/304SS Spherical Float 304SS External Float Chamber/304SS Spherical Float 304SS External Float Chamber/Polypropylene Spherical Float |
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OPTIONS | ST | Stainless Steel Tag |
Approvals
Drawings
Questions
- Question
- Why is the minimum specific gravity important on the float level switches?
- Answer
- If a medium has a lower s.g. than the rated minimum for a float, the float will sink through the media and the switch will not operate.
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