In article ,
(Rob) writes:
So Jan, how does your pump plug into the float switch? Does it plug
into the float switch's plug, or somewhere else?

According to
http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/...11432/cid/2965

"Use these mercury float switches to automatically operate pumps or
alarms. They have 10' SJOW-A Class underwater-rated cable with a
piggyback plug so devices can be conveniently plugged into it at the
power receptacle."

Look at the pictures of a similar device he
http://www.deanbennett.com/zoellerfloatswitches.htm

John
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