Recent content by Bryn

Thanks guys, I'm going to reply to my own newbie question above. What I was getting at was how to physically pass the pump and float switch wires into the plastic underground cistern. As I had to drill holes to install 1inch threaded both sides thru-hulls for the 2 water lines, and likewise a...

Hi all, I'm installing a 1000gal plastic underground cistern and need to know what reliable method is commonly used for running pump and float switch wires into the tank. Grommets?, drilled hole with silicone sealant?, entry in side or top of tank?

Thanks guys, my suspicions too! The bean counters at work, everything way over regulated creating more jobs for bureaucrats, and more cost for regular folks! Anyone tried out this option or something similar for water supply level control...

I'm presently setting up a cistern system for my drilled well, and looking at mechanical (non mercury) tethered float switches. Only found 1 , (a Rhombus), so far that is actually rated for potable water, and it came out in 2016. All the rest are listed as water /effluent or just sewage, and...