Most of us who drive know the frustration and inconvenience that comes with running out of gas while on the road, even if we learned our lesson the first time. But while running out of gas in an automobile can …
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How and Why We Measure Surface Water Levels
Of all our natural resources, perhaps none are more vital to our health and success than our natural waterways. Our lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers provide us with fresh drinking water, diverse ecosystems, commercial shipping channels, and more. That’s why accurate …
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Fluid Level and Temperature Sensors for Use in Craft Brewing
One of the most expansive economic booms happening in America today is that of craft beer breweries. By offering a more distinct and diverse product than its national competitors, the craft beer market has managed to almost double in size …
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FAQ: What is Specific Gravity? Information for General Use and Level Sensing Applications
What is specific gravity? Broadly speaking, it is the ratio of an object’s density relative to the density of another substance, usually water. Is specific gravity the same as density? No. Density is the ratio between a substance’s mass and volume; …
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How do Submersible Liquid Level Sensors Work?
If you’re working in the water or wastewater treatment industry, odds are you’re going to need a submersible level sensor. Not only are these sensors extremely accurate and capable of taking continuous level readings, but they’re functional in almost any …
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Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors for Non-Contact Applications
There is an infinite number of applications for liquid level sensors, and each one has its own specific needs. If your application involves the tank level measurement of certain difficult liquids, then you may require a non-contact liquid level sensor. …
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What’s the Difference Between a Normally Open and Normally Closed Float Switch?
In the most basic sense, an electrical switch is a device that controls an electrical circuit by either opening or closing the loop. When a switch is in the on position the circuit is completed, and vice-versa. This process can …
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Choosing the Best Float Switch for Your Needs
Float switches are used for a variety of applications, but no matter what they’re used for it’s always extremely important to measure liquid levels as accurately as possible. This is especially true if the float switch is used as a failsafe …
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