{"product_id":"kelco-k-series-heavy-duty-tank-float-switch-4m-to-50m-cable","title":"Kelco K Series Heavy-Duty Tank Float Switch – 4m to 50m Cable","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Australian-made Kelco K Series is a heavy-duty, three-wire float switch designed for accurate single-point water-level sensing in tanks, sumps and pump systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts low-differential switching action changes state with approximately 35mm of water-level movement, making it suitable for high-level alarms, low-level pump protection and accurate single-point filling or emptying control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polypropylene float is attached to a durable rubber-clad three-core cable. Its sealed construction contains no mercury or lead and is suitable for potable water, bore water, seawater and many wastewater applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the float switch does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects when water reaches or falls below its installed position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a normally open or normally closed switching signal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan signal a pump to start or stop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be wired for tank filling or tank emptying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides low-water pump protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides high-level or low-level alarm signalling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not require a Franklin BLC probe relay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible pumps and applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kelco K Series can be used with Franklin MH and EVR pumps, Franklin bore pumps and other suitable pump systems when connected through a compatible control panel, relay or contactor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable applications include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainwater and storage tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore-water storage systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank filling or emptying control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-water pump protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-level and low-level alarms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSumps and wastewater systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotable-water systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Franklin CP1 and CP3 control panels with a suitable float-switch input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable cable lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK4M – Kelco K Series float switch with 4-metre attached cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK6M – Kelco K Series float switch with 6-metre attached cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK10M – Kelco K Series float switch with 10-metre attached cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK20M – Kelco K Series float switch with 20-metre attached cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK30M – Kelco K Series float switch with 30-metre attached cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK50M – Kelco K Series float switch with 50-metre attached cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stated measurement is the total attached cable length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Kelco K Series three-wire float switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-attached cable in the selected length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelco split-style cable weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin CP1 or CP3 control panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelay, contactor or motor starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePump or motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunction box, cable glands or additional cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and selection warning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe K Series is a low-differential, single-point float switch. One switch can provide a filling or emptying signal, but it does not provide a wide separation between pump start and stop levels. Applications requiring separate high and low switching points generally require two K Series switches, suitable control equipment or a Kelco Q Series high-differential float switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Franklin-supplied K Series is listed as a 10-amp resistive, 0–240-volt single-pole double-throw switch. A resistive rating must not be treated as an equivalent pump-motor rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not connect the float switch directly to a three-phase motor. Pump motors and loads exceeding the switch’s appropriate electrical rating must be operated through a correctly selected control panel, relay or contactor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow at least 150mm of free cable between the float and its tethering point. Install the float at least 100mm away from tank walls, pipes and other equipment so it can move freely. Avoid turbulence, cable abrasion and prolonged direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe switch must not be used deeper than 30 metres, in closed vessels above 300kPa, in liquids below −20°C or above 60°C, or in liquids with a specific gravity below 0.82 without confirming suitability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll mains-voltage wiring must be completed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the supplied Kelco instructions and applicable Australian electrical requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pump Shed Australia","offers":[{"title":"K4M – 4-metre cable \/ Yes","offer_id":43623236567088,"sku":null,"price":205.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K4M – 4-metre cable \/ No","offer_id":43623236599856,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K6M – 6-metre cable \/ Yes","offer_id":43623236632624,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K6M – 6-metre cable \/ No","offer_id":43623236665392,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K10M – 10-metre cable \/ Yes","offer_id":43623236698160,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K10M – 10-metre cable \/ No","offer_id":43623236730928,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K20M – 20-metre cable \/ Yes","offer_id":43623236763696,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K20M – 20-metre cable \/ No","offer_id":43623236796464,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K30M – 30-metre cable \/ Yes","offer_id":43623236829232,"sku":null,"price":405.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K30M – 30-metre cable \/ No","offer_id":43623236862000,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K50M – 50-metre cable \/ Yes","offer_id":43623236894768,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K50M – 50-metre cable \/ No","offer_id":43623236927536,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6494\/9808\/files\/Kelco-K-Series-Heavy-Duty-Float-Switch.png?v=1789524973","url":"https:\/\/thepumpshedaustralia.com.au\/products\/kelco-k-series-heavy-duty-tank-float-switch-4m-to-50m-cable","provider":"The Pump Shed Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}