Solid state sump pump control
First Claim
1. A sump pump control system, comprising:
- a mounting fixture comprising a support surface and a mounting plate, wherein the support surface comprises at least two through-openings for receiving wiring bundles;
an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components connected to a chassis, wherein the chassis is supported on the support surface of the mounting fixture;
a terminal strip on the chassis for electrically connecting to the wiring bundles;
a diving bell cover having an open bottom and being releasably secured to the support surface of the mounting fixture, the diving bell cover being configured to encompass the electrical components on the support surface in an unsealed state during operation; and
wherein;
the electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump, andthe electrical components are mounted onto the chassis at a position above the bottom of the diving bell cover such that water will not contact the electrical components in the event that water surrounds the diving bell cover.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein.
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13 Claims
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1. A sump pump control system, comprising:
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a mounting fixture comprising a support surface and a mounting plate, wherein the support surface comprises at least two through-openings for receiving wiring bundles; an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components connected to a chassis, wherein the chassis is supported on the support surface of the mounting fixture; a terminal strip on the chassis for electrically connecting to the wiring bundles; a diving bell cover having an open bottom and being releasably secured to the support surface of the mounting fixture, the diving bell cover being configured to encompass the electrical components on the support surface in an unsealed state during operation; and wherein; the electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump, and the electrical components are mounted onto the chassis at a position above the bottom of the diving bell cover such that water will not contact the electrical components in the event that water surrounds the diving bell cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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