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Is this float switch circuit really all I need?

I need to turn on a solenoid valve to let water in to a container whilst a float switch is down (n/c configuration).

I was just going to put the switch and the solenoid in series with a

240v AC supply.

Is this really all I need or is this rather naive?

Regards, Mark

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MarkMc
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If the current and voltage rating of the switch is >= the voltage
and current rating of the solenoid then that\'s all you should need.

If it isn\'t, then you\'ll need to use the switch to drive a relay and
the relay (in series between the mains and the solenoid) to drive
the solenoid.
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John Fields

AFAIK, it is, so thanks!

cheers, Mark

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MarkMc

That is almost exactly how washing machines fill to the apropriate level. (except they use a pilot tube pressure sensor)

Bye. Jasen

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Jasen Betts

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