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In my opinion if he wanted to use float switches he would need multiple ones to indicate different levels. but these would have an accompanying lack of resolution/accuracy and more complicated cabling. whereas with an analog device like the Vega the signal can be passed through a barrier to provide switching (Such as a P&F KFD2-CRG2-1.D) while also giving an accurate level indication all done in a panel with less wiring.
A big issue with multiple level switches is error signals. In general one faulty switch can freeze the entire system as they generally work in series. so a jammed float switch or one that has gone past its limit and is stuck in the wrong position will introduce a system fault.
if a float type is required i have seen a couple of types one with an arm like a ball cock valve but with a sensor and the other with a tube that moves vertically on a central core. In each case it was only once and i couldn't say how effective they were
 
In my opinion if he wanted to use float switches he would need multiple ones to indicate different levels. but these would have an accompanying lack of resolution/accuracy and more complicated cabling. whereas with an analog device like the Vega the signal can be passed through a barrier to provide switching (Such as a P&F KFD2-CRG2-1.D) while also giving an accurate level indication all done in a panel with less wiring.
A big issue with multiple level switches is error signals. In general one faulty switch can freeze the entire system as they generally work in series. so a jammed float switch or one that has gone past its limit and is stuck in the wrong position will introduce a system fault.
if a float type is required i have seen a couple of types one with an arm like a ball cock valve but with a sensor and the other with a tube that moves vertically on a central core. In each case it was only once and i couldn't say how effective they were

I don't think this is an Ex install, it's not going to need a barrier if it isn't
 
Hi

Thanks for everyone's replies, spoke to a company called ifm and they do a sensor that is accurate to 0.01 % so I may go for that although a bit pricey at £450. Danfoss make a cheaper version but up to 6 weeks waiting.

Thanks
Gary
 

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