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Learn all about water level indicators below.

What is Water Level Indicator?

Water level indicator definition: A water level indicator is a system that relays information back to a control panel to indicate whether a body of water has a high or low water level. Some water level indicators use a combination of probe sensors or float switches to sense water levels. “The Water Level Indicator employs a simple mechanism to detect and indicate the water level in an overhead tank or any other water container.” according to Electronics Hub.

Purpose of Water Level Indicator

The purpose of a water level indicator is to gauge and manage water levels in a water tank. The control panel can also be programmed to automatically turn on a water pump once levels get too low and refill the water back to the adequate level.

Water Level Indicator Sensor?

A water level indicator sensor, also known as a probe sensor, is what tells the control panel that corrective action is needed. A combination of high and low sensors are used to tell the control panel when water levels are too high or too low. The control panel will then automatically turn the pump on or off depending on the corrective action needed.

The working principle of a water level indicator is actually quite simple. Water level indicators work by using sensor probes to indicate water levels in a storage tank. These probes send information back to the control panel to trigger an alarm or indicator. As mentioned above, the control panel can be programmed to automatically turn on your pump to refill the water again.

1. The water level is full – Nothing happens
2. Water level drops to the reference probe – Alarm is triggered
3. Fill start is triggered automatically turning on the water to fill the tank
4. Once the water is full, fill stop is triggered and the system automatically stops the pump
5. The system resets and waits for water levels to drop again

Depending on the manufacturer, some water level indicators will have 3 probes while others might have as much as 7.

3 Probe water level indicators use a reference probe, fill start probe and fill stop probe to manage water levels. These probes work together to manage the water levels in a tank. The reference is the lowest point you want the water level to go to before the water starts filling again. The fill start probe is usually the same length as the reference probe to ensure the pump starts filling the water once it has reached its lowest point.

5 probe water level indicators use more probes to also include alarms. They have the same reference probe but also come with a low alarm & high alarm probe that will tell you if water levels become too low or too high.

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What Is The Use Of a Water Level Indicator?
Applications of a Water Level Indicator

Water level indicators can be used in Hotels, Pools, Factories, fire protection systems in buildings and more. Other applications and uses of a water level indicator include:

• Hotels
• Home apartments
• Commercial complexes
• Factories
• Where cooling towers are used
• Residential and commercial swimming pools
• Anywhere water levels need to be controlled
• In vehicles as a fuel level indicator
• In huge containers as a liquid level indicator
• Single phase motor
• Single phase submersibles
• Three phase motors
• Open wells
• Bore wells
• Sump Pumps
• Used to start and stop water pumps
• Water level indicator for water tank

Types Of Water Level Indicators

There are many different types of water level indicators including:

• Float switches
• Water level controls
• Floatless level indicators
• Single point level indicators
• Hanging water level sensors
• Conductivity level sensors
• Electronic water level indicators
• Spark plug water level indicators
• PVC water level sensors
• Wireless water level sensors
• Swimming pool water level indicators

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Benefits Of Water Level Indicators

• Easy to install
• Very little maintenance
• Compact design
• Automatic water level indicators ensure no overflows or running of dry pumps
• Saves money by using less water and electricity
• Can help avoid seepage of walls and roofs due to tanks overflowing
• Automatic save you can save manual labor time
• Consumes very little energy, perfect for continuous operation
• Shows incitation of water levels in any type of tank

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Sensor Used In a Water Level Indicator

The best sensor to use in a water level indicator is stainless steel probe sensors. Stainless steel sensors prevent rusting, fouling, and deteriorating due to poor water quality. For example, we only use stainless steel sensors in all of our water level sensors.

Importance of Water Level Indicators

Water level indicators are important for many different industries. For example, cooling towers use water level indicators to monitor water levels in a tank and make corrective actions based on the level of water. Without water level indicators in a water tank, you would have to manually check whether enough water is in the tank, and should your tank ever go empty, it could mean your chiller overheating. Water level indicators allow you to remotely monitor water levels and make corrective actions automatically so you can focus on more important issues.

Water Level Indicator System

Water level indicators are usually sold as a 2-part system, the control panel, and water level indicator probe sensors. Some water level indicator systems allow up to 6 sensing probes, while others only allow 2 depending on the configuration you need. Read more about water level indicator systems.

Water Level Indicator Advantages

Water level indicator advantages include:

• Power Saver
• Money Saver
• Automatic
• Water Maximization
• Reliable Electronic Design

Water Level Indicator Disadvantages

Water level indicator disadvantages include:

• Water level controls need to be replaced every 3 years.
• The rust, foul and deteriorate
• Electronics are usually built separately
• More difficult installation
• Most float switches are outdated
• No LED indicator lights
• No Warranty or Guarantee

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You can keep your pond water clear and clean without using a filter. Filters can be expensive and cause problems depending on the climate and weather they encounter. This means you will have to find alternative ways of cleaning it in an effective manner so waster does not build up. If you do not have a filter, rotting plants, fish waste, ammonia nitrates, uneaten food and suchlike will pollute the water, hurting and maybe even killing your plants and fish. Read on to learn how you can keep your pond water clean without using a filter.

Do Not Overstock

You need to be sure not to overstock the pond when using a filter. So do not add too many fish as they eat a lot of food and of course produce a great deal of fish waste that releases ammonia into the water. Therefore the less fish in the pond, the less waste is produced. The amount of water in the pond compared to the number of fish has to be a lot higher when you are not utilizing a filter compared to when you do have a filter.

Avoid Overfeeding Your Fish

If your fish are overfed, there will not only be a good amount of uneaten food but the food releases nitrates, nitrites and ammoinia as well as other undesirable substances. These can be harmful to fish and also produce algae blooms. The same is true for fish waste. Therefore, just feed your fish enough food to survive but do not go over the top and spoil them with foods they are not going to eat or will consume too much of. it also helps to have foods that do not contain phosphate.

Regularly Change Water

Without a filter, pond water will need to be cleaned manually. It is vital to clean away solid fish waste, uneaten food, algae, dead fish and rotting plants as they can all release ammonia into the water. You may want to remove plants, ornaments and decorations from the water from time to time and thoroughly clean them.

Utilize A UV Sterilizer

A UV Sterilizer will be enormously helpful when you have a filterless pond. As algae needs a great amount of sunlight to bloom and multiply, a UV Sterilizer neutralizes the sunlight and does a long way in keeping pond water algae free. Algae san suffocate fish and plants, as well as being unsightly and unpleasant to smell. So this is a vital component in making sure your pond water remains clean.

Nano Media Reactors

Not actually a filter, a nano media reactor works like a backup filtration unit and it removes organic compounds like ammonia and nitrates from the water. It is great to have if you have fish that produce a lot of waste. As a bonus, it is also very helpful with algae control.

Using Pond Dye

It is not the best way to keep your pond clean but it does have the advantage of having algae control. As algae needs a lot of sunlight, the pond dye works as an effective sun blocking agent preventing the growth of algae.

Have The Correct Plants

Submerged plants work as natural filters as they assist in drawing out poisonous substances from the pond water as well as absorbing fish caused waste products. Conversely, some floating plants will prevent sunlight from reaching the water helping to prevent the growth of algae.

The Backyard Pond, LLC offers water and pond design and installation services throughout the Phoenix Valley.

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Pond lighting allows you to enjoy your pond whenever you like, night or day. With a little thought, you can design pond lighting to enhance the appearance of your pond as well as creating dramatic looking focal points. There are many lighting options available, read on to learn more about them.

Pond Downlighting Options

Pond downlighting offers a diffused natural looking light with a very desirable natural appearance. If you are fortunate enough to have older trees surrounding the pond, installing lights in the branches can give a moonlighting style effect with the additional advantage of showcasing the surrounding landscape. Another bonus is the shadows created that can cast onto the pond from the canopy of the trees. Far easier to maintain than submersible pond lights, downlights are less hassle and greater value for money.

Submersible Pond Lights

Submersible pond lights make the water sparkle, as the light shines up through the water. Making them perfect for ponds with a wide waterfall, or a waterfall with multiple tiers, where lights need to be positioned into tight positions and into the nooks and crannies. However, even the best underwater lights can take in water, which causes damage. Moss and algae can grow over the lenses, obscuring the light. Underwater lights tend to show all of the algae, dirt and leaves floating in the pond. One more reason to keep your pond as clean as possible.

Uplighting

We prefer to use directional uplights, also known as bullet lights, above the water but close to the pond’s edge. Capable of being pointed in any direction, to cast light on the pond’s surface, to highlight foliage at the pond’s edge or to direct light toward a waterfall. Aiming light at the waterfall in this way hits the surface of the pond catches the air bubbles, and highlights the movement. Bullet lights are great for this. Because these lights aren’t in the water, they hold up better over time than submersible lights.

Overlighting

A water feature needs to be built like Mother Nature actually showed up. Don’t install a pond in your front yard with a huge elevation as that would not occur naturally. Similarly with lighting. It should look like nature is lighting it. Does the moon blast your pond with so much light you could thread a needle out there? Subtle highlights are more effective than harsh spotlights. You want to play up the best qualities of your pond, not highlight every single detail.

Mistakes To Avoid

• Creating Glare: Glare is always a big concern when lighting a pond.  It’s important to position the fixtures so the light doesn’t hit you in the eye.
  You also want to avoid the glare of “hot spots” that come from using a single lighting source.
• Ignoring Clarity: If your pond is murky, submersible pond lights aren’t the best choice. A clear, well-maintained pond will sparkle in the light.

 

The Backyard Pond, LLC offers water and pond design and installation services throughout the Phoenix Valley.

Contact us today at 623-878-6695 and visit our water feature and pond design installation services page.