Abstract: A water detection system for detecting water and activating an alarm is provided. The water detection system includes an alarm relay and a water sensor. The water sensor includes a solid state switching and amplifying circuit for detecting low levels of current flow and amplifying the signal to activate the alarm relay. In one embodiment, the water detection system further includes an alarm panel, including visual and audible alarms activated by the alarm relay. In one embodiment, the water detection system includes multiple water sensors for providing zone protection. In one embodiment, the alarm relay is configured to shut-down the device causing the presence of water. A method for implementation of the water detection system is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a cable attachment method and device used with a fastener to secure a cable, hose, or hydraulic line to a rigid member to prevent slippage. The device includes a soft, flexible, cylindrical body having a longitudinal bore configured to accept the fastener. The body has an opening adapted to accept the cable. The body operates to create a high level of friction between the cable and the rigid member and to protect the cable from vibration of the rigid member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a flow control vertical switch for starting and stopping electric pump motors and being controlled by the level of a liquid using the flow of the liquid being moved to hold the switch in a switched position until the sump is depleted. The invention consists of a collar, a shaft rotatably mounted on the collar, a float arm having a magnet and a float mounted on the collar and a switch housing affixed on the collar above the magnet. A flow arm mounted on the shaft and located in the stream flow retains the magnet in switching position until the fluid stops running.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wire sealing system including a two piece plastic part having a tapered end, and a bushing wrapping an incoming wire and locked within a cover to provide a secure seal for the wire.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a gravity operated float switch wherein the gravity causes a ball to move within a raceway to contact an operating rod and move it to a position to operate a switch to start or stop the operation of a pump. Cam surfaces are provided on the top surface of the operating arm to move the arm of a contact substrate or a micro switch to an UP or a DOWN position. A novel sealing system comprising a two piece plastic part having a tapered end, and a bushing wrapping the incoming wire and locked within the cover to provide a secure seal for the wire.

Abstract: A sphere-actuated float switch including (i) a cage defining a longitudinal raceway, (ii) a yoke pivotally mounted externally to the cage and having first and second legs which extend into the raceway, (iii) an electrical switching means which is electrically open when the yoke is in a first position and electrically closed when the yoke is in a second position, (iii) an over-center spring capable of biasing the yoke into the appropriate electrically open and the electrically closed positions once the yoke is urged past a transition point, and (iv) a sphere within the raceway for urging the yoke between the electrically open and the electrically closed positions.