CHEAP Rain Barrel Float Switch | DIY Water Pump Protection
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In this video, Robert explains his process for creating an automatic way for turning off his rain barrel water pump when the water in the rain barrel reaches a specific low point.

He also demonstrates how he wired up the float switch and protected the cables using a junction box and conduit.

Overall, Robert's goal was to keep the overall cost low by adding a way to automatically turn off the water pump if there was not enough water in the rain barrel to help protect the pump.

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Below you can find the majority of the parts Robert used in the video.

Parts / Items Used In Video:
►Float Switch: https://amzn.to/37JHp51
►Cable Glands: https://amzn.to/3dIPBX1
►Step Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3bzjMND
►Drill Bit Set: https://amzn.to/2ZKAX9k
►4"x4"x2" Junction Box: https://amzn.to/3bGnu8q
►Non-Metallic Liquid-Tight Conduit Kit (90 Degree Connectors Included): https://amzn.to/3uwgp2w
►PVC Cutter: https://amzn.to/2P3fw1b
►1/2in Conduit Clamps: https://amzn.to/2PaAN9p
►Wire Stripping Tool: https://amzn.to/3kjQZRa
►Barrier Strip: https://amzn.to/3pUIhtD
►Electric Tape: https://amzn.to/3bCGdl0

Optional Parts
►Straight Liquid Tight Connector: https://amzn.to/3kjPDpy
►90 Degree Liquid Tight Connector: https://amzn.to/2ZLIFjH
►No-Dig Landscape Edging: https://amzn.to/3aQvYdK

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