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Liquid Level Sensors Help Rainwater Reclamation Systems

January 17, 2019

There is a global water crisis happening that continues to be a growing threat to the world’s population. While we hear a lot about the importance of recycling items to help save the environment, water reclamation can help improve the …

Surviving a Heatwave: Float Switches Make Generator Power Reliable

July 2, 2018

As a heatwave makes its way through many U.S. states and record temperatures are predicted, it’s important to remember the chances this weather has to also create dangerous conditions at work and at home. Everything from tropical storms, lightning, and …

Agricultural Drones: Helping Modern Farmers to Be Fruitful

March 22, 2018

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is not a new technology. While early use came from assisting with military operations, these lightweight, remote-controlled devices are now being used for a number of capabilities – from basic hobby-grade to very technologically advanced …

The Role of Float Switches and Level Sensors in a World of Rising Sea Levels

October 25, 2017

Taking a look at the headlines, it’s hard to ignore the looming threat that rising sea levels pose to coastal communities around the globe. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), global sea levels are rising at an …

Urban Flash Flood Detection Systems Utilize Ultrasonic Level Sensors

September 13, 2017

The past month has seen some of the most devastating floodings in recent American history. With Houston and the Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricane Harvey and numerous Caribbean islands, Florida, and even southern portions of Alabama and Georgia flooded in …

The Importance of Float Switches During Hurricane Season

June 9, 2017

Hurricane season is here on the East Coast, and from Florida to Maine it’s past time to prepare for the worst of what the season can offer. When hurricanes strike, flooding caused by heavy rain and wind is usually one …

Float Switch Failure Contributes to Seattle Wastewater Spill

April 12, 2017

Just how big of an impact can one or two float switches have? According to reports, a combination of a power outage and failing float switches at Seattle’s West Point Treatment Plant caused millions of gallons of raw sewage and …

Faulty Water Level Sensor Responsible for Panama Canal Problems

March 31, 2017

Recently, the Panama Canal underwent about $5.2 billion worth of expansions. While certain upgrades may have been needed to accommodate the larger cargo and cruise ships from around the world regularly passing through, one problem persists: As ships get toward …

Student Inventor Uses Float Switch for Flood Response System

October 11, 2016

Float switches are used in everything from environmental applications to the food industry. But did you know they’re also being used in student inventions? One student from Pinewood middle school used a float switch to create a way to monitor …

How Droughts Can be Monitored with Liquid Level Sensors

October 4, 2016

Drought has not only swept across the western coast but also has impacted the northeast of the United States. Rivers have shriveled to streams, wells have dried, and farmers face millions of dollars in lost crops. As the drought continues, …

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