A float switch is a device used to sense the level of liquid within a tank. The switch may actuate a pump, an indicator, an alarm, or other device. Use with hydroponics, saltwater tank, freshwater tank, , aquariums for power head control, pet bowls, fish tanks, filtration, heating, pumps, ponds, basement alarms, boats, air condition drain pans, pressure washers, carpet cleaning mach, reef aquarium, fluid control, ice machines, coffee pots, , automotive, automobiles, tropical fish tanks, evaporator coils, condensation , in relays, or what ever your project may be. Note: because the current the switch can carry is much little(0.5A), you must use a relay or contactor when it is connected by a load, relay and contactor are not included here. Thread Dia: 9.5mm; Wire Length: 39cm/15.35 inch ; Float Ball Size: 55 x 17mm/2.2 inch x 0.67 inch (L*D) Max. Breakdown Voltage: AC/DC 220V; Max. Switch Current: 0.5A; Max. Switch Voltage: AC/DC 100V; Max Wattage: 10W Temperature Range: -30C- +125C; Max. Contact Resistance: 100m Ohm; Hex Head Size: 14 x 14 x 4mm/0.55 inch x 0.55 inch x 0.16 inch (L*W*T) Breaking Height: 94mm/3.7 inch ; Breaking : 45 Degree; Body Length: 119mm/4.6 inch ; Product Name: Float Switch Country of Manufacture: CHINA; Material: Stainless Steel; Color: silver Net Weight: 38g; Package Content: 1 x Water Level Sensor Note:Light and different displays may cause the color of the item in the a little different from the real thing.The measurement allowed error is +/-1-3 cm.