Q-8DS Pool and Spa Switches

Component Recognized

(E85349)

• Sense low flow independent of pressure or temperature.
• Turn off power or gas to heater to prevent meltdown.
• Automatic reset - ready to go as soon as flow is re-established.
• For direct control of pump motors, heaters, solenoid valves, etc.
• UL component recognized (E85349)

FLOW SWITCH MODEL Q-8DS

• SPDT, 1/2 hp, 15 AMP switching capacity @ 115 or 230 VAC standard, 25 amp, 1 HP/120 VAC: 2 HP/230 VAC on special order.
• Wide operating range - 5 to 80 GPM, Pipe Size 1 1/2? or 2?.
• Quick, easy, horizontal, vertical or inverted installation in any plastic tee with a 1? NPT side port.

Specifications

Electrical Switch Characteristics

• SPDT UL and CSA listed
• 15 amp, 1/2 HP @ 125 or 250 VAC
• 1/2 amp @ 125 VDC, 1/4 amp @ 250 VDC
• 5 amp @ 125 VAC (Tungsten lamp load)
• 10,000,000 operations median

• FACTORY SET SWITCH POINT (1 1/2? PIPE):Increasing flow 5-20 GPM. Decreasing flow 3-13 GPM.Consult factory for special set points
• DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE DROP:1 1/2? to 2? pipe – less than 1.0 psi
• WORKING LINE PRESSURE: 50 psig max @ 180°F max
• MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE:180°F continuous
• WETTED SURFACES: Noryl, 316 and 301 stainless steel, Viton
• WEIGHT: 1/4 lb.

ELECTRICAL CABLE FITTING: Each unit is supplied with a water resistant strain relief cable fitting as below:

Grommet Size	Nominal Cable O.D.
A	0.250
AA	0.300
B	0.375
C	0.500
F	Special cover to suit customer supplied 1/2? conduit fitting (e.g. Sealflex, Spiraduct, etc.)

 

Pipe SizeModel NumberSwitch Point On/OffSuggested UsesDrag Strip Shape & Size Increasing Flow (GPM) Decreasing Flow (GPM) 1?Q-8DS / A / 10512 Pool Sweep Pump Motor Protection

1-1/2?Q-8DS / A / 10570A 1.0-1 1/2 HP Single Speed Pumps

1-1/2?Q-8DS / A / 10502 3/4 HP Single Speed Pumps or 1.0-1 1/2 HP Two Speed Pumps

2?Q-8DS / A / 10566

1.0-2.0 HP Single Speed Pumps

2?Q-8DS / A / 10593 1.0-2.0 HP Two Speed Pumps