Little Giant RS-5 115-Volt Piggyback Diaphragm Pump-down Switch for Sump, Utility, Flood, Pond/Skimmer or Hydroponic Pumps, 18-Ft. Cord, Black, 566009

Little Giant's piggyback diaphragm switch converts any manual pump up to 1/2 HP (115V, 15 maximum running Amps) to automatic operation. Includes an 18-foot power cord. Designed to operate in water, the compact design works well in limited space. The switch can be used by attaching it to the the discharge pipe of to control on-off operation of the pump. The switch is activated by pressure to a diaphragm, caused by rising water around the switch housing. The switch activates the pump when water reaches 8 inches and shuts the pump off when water falls to 2 inches (+/- 0.5 inches). This switch is ideal for use with pond/skimmer pumps, sump pumps, utility pumps, or hydroponic pumps.Note: the power cord contains a breather tube. Be sure power cord is not pinches so that the breather tube doesn't get obstructed. Non-restrictive air flow is required for proper operation.

• APPLICATIONS: converts manual pumps up to 15 Amps (running) and up to 1/2 HP to automatic operation; ideal for sump, utility, pond/skimmers, or hydroponic pumps; CSA listed; 18-ft. cord
• EASY INSTALLATION: equipped with a piggyback plug for easy installation; plug the pump's plug into the back of the switch plug and plug the switch into the wall outlet
• COMPACT DESIGN: designed to fit confined spaces such as skimmers, small sump pits, 5 gallon pails, small basins or other small spaces; 3.031 inches x 1.7 inches x 4.75 inches high
• ON/OFF LEVEL: Pump activates when water reaches 8 inches and shuts off when water falls to 2-inches; override automatic operation by plugging pump directly to wall outlet
• SPECIFICATIONS: 18-foot power cord; 115-Volt; Maximum 15 Amps (Running), 1/2 HP; CSA listed in the USA; 3.031 inches x 1.7 inches x 4.75 inches high