{"product_id":"emas-skf1a-bulb-float-switch-1-75m-cable-ip68","title":"EMAS SKF1A - Bulb Float Switch With Weight, 1.75m PVC Cable, 6A (IP68)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Bulb Float Switch For Sumps And Tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEMAS SKF1A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bulb-type level control float switch with a 1.75m PVC cable and a standard counterweight. It tilts as the liquid level rises and falls, switching a pump or alarm circuit directly at up to 6A, 250V AC. Choose it where a compact float is needed in a sump, tank or chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN SKF1A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb float with standard weight\u003c\/strong\u003e - the weight sets the pivot point on the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6A at 250V AC (AC15)\u003c\/strong\u003e - single-phase pump or alarm switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP68\u003c\/strong\u003e - designed to be submerged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.75m PVC cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, 3 x 1mm² cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownloads: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.emaselectric.com\/Export\/Datasheet?productCode=SKF1A\u0026amp;languageCode=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEMAS SKF1A datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eLevel control float switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eBulb, with standard weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e1.75m PVC, 3 x 1mm²\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eSingle phase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent (Ie)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e6A (250V AC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eAC15\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical \/ Electrical Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e30,000 \/ 10,000 operations (min.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e120 operations\/hour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation Voltage (Ui)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e660V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e2.75kV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e2,750V AC body-contact \/ 1,890V AC contact-contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e10MΩ min. (500V DC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eAgNi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e-15°C to +80°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Degree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eIP68\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eEMAS SKF1A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the SKF1A different from the SKF float switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are EMAS single-phase float switches with the same 1.75m cable length. The SKF1A uses a bulb-shaped float, while the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.production-automation.co.uk\/products\/float-switch-for-sump-pump-submersible-pump-1-75m-cable-ip68-emas-skf\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEMAS SKF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a cobra-shaped float, so you can choose the shape that suits your chamber or tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it switch a pump directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated 6A at 250V AC (AC15). Small single-phase pumps within that rating can be switched directly; larger pumps should be switched through a contactor, with the float controlling the coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for both emptying and filling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloat switches of this type are usually wired to the appropriate contact for pump-down (emptying) or pump-up (filling). Check the EMAS datasheet wiring diagram for the contact arrangement before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a longer cable available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMAS make SKF1A versions with longer cables; ask us for the length you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustry Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSump and drainage pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e - automatic start\/stop on rising and falling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTanks and cisterns\u003c\/strong\u003e - high or low level alarms and pump control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding services\u003c\/strong\u003e - sewage, rainwater and plant-room level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is the SKF1A different from the SKF float switch?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Both are EMAS single-phase float switches with the same 1.75m cable length. 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