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Your cart is empty. The Briidea Hi-Low Pump Controller is a universal, electronic dual-float switch that works with all types of sump pumps and utility pumps. Unlike other dual-float switches that run each cycle for a fixed amount of time, the Pump Controller's two sensors make it highly adjustable, giving the user complete control of where the pump turns on and turns off—Anywhere from a 1/2 inch to 12 feet!
In certain utility pump applications, this precise control feature can allow for the turn on level to be set as low as 1/2” of water, and the turn off level as low as 1/4” of water. When used with a sump pump, the user can decrease how often the pump turns on/off by adjusting the sensors in order to achieve the longest run-time for the pump. This helps to save energy and maximize the pump’s service life.
No moving parts ensure reliability. Sensors work in water with debris or high mineral content (Special installation required, see Special Installation Instructions) and do not need cleaning.
Heavy-duty switch that is rated for 1HP, 16amps. Versatile product that can be used in hydroponics, aquariums, rain harvesting, etc. A good ground reference is required for proper operation.
How It Works
The setting of the sensors determine when the control module turns the pump on, and when it turns it off. Following the sequence below, the operation is as follows:
1. When the water is below both sensors, the pump is off.
2. The pump is off when the water is above the Low Sensor, but hasn't reached the High Sensor.
3. When the water reaches the High Sensor, the pump is turned on.
4. The pump stays on while the water is between the sensors.
5. The pump is turned off when the water drops below the Black Low Sensor.
Product Specifications
*Output Rating: 120V/220V AC, 16Amp, ( *Power:120V/220V AC, 50/60Hz
*Cable Length:16ft
Mike S.
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2023
Alarm goes off and it doesn't turn the pump on need to reset all the time. Please send replacement thank you.
Jim Hutchinson
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2022
I have a very small opening in my foundation for a sewer cleanout that regularly has water showing - water that then flows under the basement floor. The space is too small for a regular sump pump so I installed a small fountain pump that I manually plugged and unplugged. This Hi-Lo switch is compact enough to do the switching on and off for me and was a breeze to install. There is plenty of wire on the leads and they simply are zip-tied to a rigid, vertical element - in my case a short, narrow length of treated lumber. Just allow the water to fill up to the high lead and plug in. The unit recognizes which is high and which is low from then on. I’ve only had it for a few days but so far I’m happy.
Jimmy Truchon
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2022
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Kenzi
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
Using this as a primary with a 1/4 hp utility pump. Works very well. The alarms beeping is an added bonus to know if your pump failed, draws more amps than compared to the last few cycles, over amps, takes longer to pump out the water compared to last few cycles. Very convenient!!! I've installed this same setup in a dozen homes now as the primary pump which gives home owners the time to replace if it fails which hasn't happened with some running for over 5 years. And if it does fail the secondary pump will run and this controller will alarm. Easy no brainier if your basements finished
Paul Ouellette
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2022
switch ceased to function after about 4 cycles.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2020
works with my old sump pump
jon
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
Product was purchased for use with a residential sump pump. Install was pretty basic. Unit worked fine for about two months then it failed. It did not turn off the pump and caused it to overheat. It was an older pump so i purchased a new one. About a month later same thing. Pump was running for hours with no water in the sump. Almost cost me my second pump. Reached out to the seller and they will not send me a replacement or a refund. Basically said "sorry about that". That tells a lot about what kind of quality and business you are dealing with if you make this purchase. I would not recommend this controller to anyone. This is a cheaply made controller! That is why it is much cheaper than a good quality unit. Don"t rely on this to protect your basement from flooding.This controller is supposed to be rated for 16A, the pump i was using was 4A . To be honest even if they sent me a replacement i would not use it due to quality and no peace of mind. Save your money and buy something dependable. A simple float switch would be much more reliable and thats sad!
zramix
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
My 15 year old Little Giant 5.5 ASP sump pump stopped triggering via the float. After spending $50 replacing parts and getting increasingly frustrated, I finally found and bought this thing. Really easy to install so far a month in and after a few rains it’s is working great. Only 2 drawbacks are that you have to figure out how to put the pump in always on mode. I just lifted the lever and zip tied it in place. Other drawback is the little sensors are a little bit of a pain to mount with zip ties. The ones included are too short and the sensors are encased in a plastic holder, but it would have been nice if they put holes to put the zip tie through. Just wrapping one around the sensor doesn’t hold it very securely and the slightest movement on the wire will cause it to slip out of the zip tie. This is not a deal breaker, just a way it could be designed to be easier to use.
Roger S.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
Very simple to install. I used a couple ty-wraps to attach the electrodes to a short piece of 1/2" PVC pipe. Located them where I wanted the water level for start and stop and used a hose clamp to attach the 1/2" PVC pipe to the discharge pipe of the sump pump. It's easy to tweak the start and stop water level by sliding the electrodes up or down. I've got them set so the pump runs about 30 seconds. It's been in use for about 3 weeks with zero problems. My sump is fairly shallow and all the standard switches that come with sump pumps, floats, pressure switches etc., let the water level go too high before turning on the pump. I would get water seeping in through the small cracks in the floor. With this Briidea switch installed I can set the water level lower so I don't get seeping in the floor. It's great!
David Z
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019
MAX 16 AMP Draw. :(I LOVE the adjustable sensors. The plug is poorly designed and covers almost all of the outlets on my UPS.This will alarm if your pumps fails!! It will alarm if your pump runs for more than 20 seconds., if your pump does not actually run, or if your pump draws more than a certain level of current.The second fail (IMHO) is that they wrap the leads to the sensors in a left-right manner as opposed to a loop resulting in kinks in the leads cables. I merely dropped the ends into my sump pit - but because of the way the cable was wrapped, they will require adjustment as the kinks begin to fall out of the cable.The third fail is that over the first night, the "excess current" alarm sounded and the switch stopped operating. I picked both sensors up out of the overfilled pit, the alarm stopped and I put the sensors back down and the pump cycled. All has been fine since - about 4 days now. (Edit: sadly every few days the alarm sounds and the pumps stops operating. My pump has a 20.5 AMP max draw rating.) I have it operating a 3/4 HP high head pump.The operational theory is that the two sensors detect a tiny continuity current. (Then pump runs) It also detects when the current goes to ground and it depends on your pumps grounded plug to do that (pump should be on/drawing current when ground is sensed). If your pumps ground is not good enough you may have to add a ground wire into your sump pit. When both continuity and ground are stopped - the water level is below both sensors and power to the pump is shut off.If this holds up over the years - it will be the best switch I've ever had. (Edit: I will be returning it and looking for something that supports 20Amps.)
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