SSP-1000 solution

[88Nightmare]

So I was tinkering with my brand new SSP-1000 and while it was working good, I noticed (like everyone else) that it would overrun its cycle a little bit. So here is what I did, and so far it works GREAT!


The bolt that is through the mounting tabs on the sensor, I took that out. Then removed the sensor, and replaced the bolt without the sensor. I then used zip-strips and hung the sensor on the discharge pipe at whatever height I wanted. Why is this a solution?


Because now the bottom of my sensor is even with the top of the pump. Now my pump stays fully submerged which will keep it running cooler, no more dry sucking, no more gurgling sounds, and the sensor still works EXACTLY like it should. Plus it keeps the sensor a little higher from the bottom of the pit and helps keep it clean. I don't know about others but I have junk in the bottom of my pit, like very very fine clay from my backyard, and before, after just 3 days, I noticed it collecting on the sensor. Not anymore :D

I can also slide the sensor up and down the discharge pipe to whatever height I want, but I have it positioned perfectly so the pump stays submerged. And for whatever reason, the pump no longer runs past its normal cycle. Water gets a fraction of an inch below the sensor, and it shuts off, just like it was meant to. If anyone wants, I can take pictures.

[EastCoastPlumber]

The thru-bolt that you removed and replaced,along with the other two bolts,will begin to rust at the juncture where they thread into the cast iron base---even though they are stainless(a low grade stainless)--and the pump will eventually fail when they rust thru completely.
Check them in a few months or so if you can by wiping off the silt,etc. and you'll see the evidence. If RIDGID would acknowledge this problem and provide an upgraded stainless steel retrofit,I'd have no problem with the pump...by the way, RIDGID should thank you ... it sounds like you've solved the sensor problem..they should offer that as a commonsense approach to most of the complaints I've read regarding the SSP-1000--great idea.

[deckguy]

I have the same problem that everyone else seems to have with the SSP-1000. Gurgling and running dry past it's cycle. I noticed the solution on this thread, so I took a look at my pit to see if it would work for me.
If I remove the sensor from the pump and mount it on the discharge pipe above the top of the pump, it would be even with, or above the drain tile inlet pipe also.
Is that ok?