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    Get me the H2S out of here!!

    My H2S cylinders are generally safely sealed & a strict operation of distribution is followed, however, corporate, in their infinite wisdom, have decided that an automated emergency shut off valve should be implemented. MY CONCERN - COMPLICATING THE CURRENT PRACTICE WITH A NEW ADDITION COULD...
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    float switches

    I went for two switches anyway, off/on. At this scale this is sufficent, for the current beds recieving 30,000 - 40,000 cubic metres of produced water a day each (H2O with dissolved oil of varying grades) however I will be using a more sophisticated set up. Do add if anyone uses more than say 4...
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    float switches

    Thanks for the info good folk, I have found a decent enough set up, manufacturer is the same as pump so took a lot of hassle away, but i see what your saying abut the mercury switch being a bit more applicable, however it looks like i'm going to be using them a lot now so i still cherish the...
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    float switches

    Thanks scottyuk, Budget is not a problem, I would always favour dependability over cost as kit is not always as cheap as it looks if your forever maintaining and trouble shooting the thing. I saw some switches at triton controls ltd that stood out (heard of them?) instead of the mercury switch...
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    float switches

    Thanks for the sarcasim....er...I mean help people. But I never claimed to know about float switches which is why I posted!?! I do however know about pumps but have never needed a float switch so I needed a good educated supplier to enlighten me. The site is a bed with one horizon of aggrigate...
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    float switches

    I'm installing a pump, maybe a centrifugal, might go for a self priming, anyway. quite small, about 20m head, 3-4 cubic metres hour, and I need a float switch. Usual suppliers clearly know nothing of float switches and I needed some recommendations. The application is in a hot climate outdoors...

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