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    May 26, 2018, 02:02 PM
    Auto float switch on hydrostar pump with tank
    Do I need one like the manual says. It's a 2 gallon tank or so why do I need a float switch and how install put inside of a small tank?
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    May 26, 2018, 07:26 PM
    How do you intend to turn the pump on and off? What do you mean by 2 gallon tank?
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    May 27, 2018, 09:11 AM
    That's if you have a holding tank I believe.
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    May 27, 2018, 10:15 AM
    You can run a pump without a float, but without a shut off other than you being there, you run the risk of burning the pump up, or overfill a two gallon tank. I cannot see where a two gallon tank is even practical in a water delivery system at all so PLEASE define the PURPOSE of your pump. Got a well or something? What's the little tank all about?

    If you have an idea to straight pump water to your house forget it! What are you trying to accomplish?
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    May 27, 2018, 01:29 PM
    What manual are you referring to?
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