Sep 10 2015
TouchSensor® Technologies, a division of Methode Electronics, Inc., a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions, announced today that its LevelGuard Electronic Sump Pump Switch recently passed the 1,500,000 cycle milestone without failure in a laboratory reliability test.
The current test of LevelGuard has been available for viewing online in real-time since it began in June 2014.
"LevelGuard is proving its value to plumbing contractors and homeowners who need to eliminate sump pump switch failure," stated Jay Orellana, business development manager for LevelGuard. "For property owners faced with water continually seeping into their basements, LevelGuard pays off quickly when compared to the typical mechanical float switch which typically fails after only 250,000 cycles. The LevelGuard is built to last, and we believe LevelGuard will surpass 2 million cycles early next year."
LevelGuard, which utilizes Field-Effect sensor technology, was designed to surpass 1.5 million cycles and provide a better solution than the current float switch technology for pump OEMs' and homeowners. Mechanical float switches are the number one cause of failure in sump pump systems, and the 1,500,000 cycle milestone is further evidence that LevelGuard can dramatically improve the reliability of the system by employing a solid-state design.
Source: http://www.touchsensor.com/