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    ice stopping switch

    Does anyone know where I can get the ice stopping switch ?
    This is a large ice box (trailer) with 2 Artic Temp Ice machine. I just wanna install 2 switches (float switch) to turn them off when the ice is full.
    I rather get the complete set than building me one with x-former, AC to DC converter, float switch, and DC relay.

    Appreciate it if you can point me to the right place.

    Thanks

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    Use a remote bulb thermostat instead. When ice contacts the bulb at 32F, it opens a contact and stops ice production.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Juan Madera View Post
    Use a remote bulb thermostat instead. When ice contacts the bulb at 32F, it opens a contact and stops ice production.
    The owner had bad experience with it. Besides, it is not too accurate. He had used it many tries. But not too impress.

    Thanks though

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    How about a photo switch? (like on garage door) They do need cleaning occasionally...

    A "float" switch is not viable. Ice cubes are not water. Ice just buries the float.

    Just brainstorming, but think rubber bladder attached to a pressure switch from a inducer proving application on a furnace. Ice buries the balloon, trips switch. Remove ice, pressure drops and turns on ice making?

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    Try the eaton photoelectric sensor. Never have problem with that

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    Manitowoc uses a magnetic switch in the water curtain. When curtain is held open by ice switch opens and stops machine. Hoshizaki uses a proximity switch. When bin is full ice moves a paddle which opens switch stopping ice machine. Just a couple of methods not involving temperature.

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