can the switch be replaced with it in place or does it have to be removed from pit
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1st and foremost! Remove all power supply to the pump. If it is grounded to the body of the pump you become the ground! You will have to remove the pump from the pit and replace the switch. You can replace it while its in the pit but it is easier to pull the pump out and have a bench to work on it and do it right. Check and make sure the rubber boot on the switch seals properly. You will need to make sure that after installing the new switch that it is water tight. If not, it will fail again. I hope this helps. If you have any problems please feel free to contact me.
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If the pit is easily accessed and dry you should be able to do it. The screws on the cap might be harder to get out without it being on a bench perhaps. That would be the only challenge. The contacts are slide on / off connectors so that is easily changed.
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Hi Joseph,In my opinion, unless the pit is completely dry (which is usually not the case, hence the pump... :-) ), it would not be a good idea to "switch the switches" in place, for several reasons one of them being that the switch compartment generally needs a thorough cleaning, you also have to make sure that the assembly is going to be perfectly water-tight and for that you have to get your gasket plans very clean, which is maybe not the most convenient when working in the pit. Usually the pump is connected to the pipe with a rubber pipe fastened with simple collars, not so difficult to unfasten and so much more convenient to repair comfortably installed on a table. Hoping it'll helpHave great day!Michael Hi Joseph,In my opinion, unless the pit is completely dry (which is usually not the case, hence the pump... :-) ), it would not be a good idea to "switch the switches" in place, for several reasons one of them being that the switch compartment generally needs a thorough cleaning, you also have to make sure that the assembly is going to be perfectly water-tight and for that you have to get your gasket plans very clean, which is maybe not the most convenient when working in the pit. Usually the pump is connected to the pipe with a rubber pipe fastened with simple... » Read More Hi Joseph,In my opinion, unless the pit is completely dry (which is usually not the case, hence the pump... :-) ), it would not be a good idea to "switch the switches" in place, for several reasons one of them being that the switch compartment generally needs a thorough cleaning, you also have to make sure that the assembly is going to be perfectly water-tight and for that you have to get your gasket plans very clean, which is maybe not the most convenient when working in the pit. Usually the pump is connected to the pipe with a rubber pipe fastened with simple collars, not so difficult to unfasten and so much more convenient to repair comfortably installed on a table. Hoping it'll helpHave great day!Michael « Show Less
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I guess that depends on a lot of variables, but I would recommend removing the pump to replace the switch as the cover must be removed in order to gain access the switch, also the bottom loop on the float will need to be disconnected.
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I suppose it is possible to replace the switch without removing the pump from the sump well. But it seems far easier to cut the discharge pipe with a hacksaw, replace it on a work bench, and reinstall the pump using a conventional rubber sleeve with double hose clamp to cover the cut in the pipe upon re-installation. Biggest caution: be sure to note the wiring when removing the old switch or burning out the new switch is a distinct possibility.
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I think you would have to remove it from the pit to be able to do this. It would be very hard to get everything back together in what is usually a dark, damp place 2 feet below your floor. Not saying impossible, but much easier with the pump out.
780662
The switch is located on the top of the magnetic base. its a small rocker type.
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I am not an electrician but I definitely would recommend to have the switch. You should open it up (take the grill down) once in a while to clean out the dust that builds up. if you do not clean it out you can significantly reduce the life of the product. This is just my opinion.
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The wires can't be removed. Not sure what kind of switch you currently have.
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I think these switches are doubly insulated so any ground wire from a previous switches can be removed or just pushed back into the box. Ten years ago common household switches didn't have grounding lugs to connect to. The reason that grounding clips areusually there in a switch in case the inside of switch shorted out and connected the case and toggle switch. With a ground wire the switch may complete a circuit to ground and then trip a circuit breaker before becoming a hazard to anyone else.
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There is a tab in the light that needs to be removed. It's just a pull tab like the ones used to protect batteries.
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It appears that the pull chain switch can be removed and a blank put in its place. No blank or plug, however, comes with the light.
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Disconnect power. Undo wiring. Remove 2 screws at bottom. And slide out. Very simple.
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I bought this about a year ago. If you have a piece of wood to go in there I would say it is super easy to switch out. It comes disassembled so you pretty much just drop the wood in position. It isn't held on there by anything so the switch would be easy.
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Yes ... Just have to be careful none of the prongs stick on it when pulling out ... Easier to remove but possible without
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Yes, the key can be removed in either position. However, if you're running much current at all through it, you'll need to use relays in conjunction with it. The switch itself is tiny, and the internals can't withstand much heat from higher currents.
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The battery cover is on top of the switch use a quarter or screw driver to remove it
1988101
its just an spst switch and has to be held on to cut. if you release it if cuts power to the tourch.
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I would not recommend doing so. Removing the grounding prong can result in an electrical hazard.
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no, it cannot simply replace a switch, it only works with a controller, and you have to have 4 z-wave switches that this controller will control
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take off battery cover on back, take out battery, dip switch is located behind battery
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I do not know if you can but to remove the existing one requires some level of disassembly, which tells me it is not designed for quick switching of batteries.