--- title: "Choosing a Float Switch for a Water Pump (Kenya) | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/choose-a-float-switch-for-your-water-pump-kenya description: "How to pick a float switch for a pump in Kenya: voltage, current rating, cable length, tank type and when you need a contactor or a pump controller instead. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/choose-a-float-switch-for-your-water-pump-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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The Wi-Fi works until the day everyone needs it at once. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Voltage 220V for most homes. - Switch amps above the pump's amps. - Larger pumps: use a contactor. Quick answer Match the switch to your supply (usually 220V) and make sure its current rating is higher than your pump's, otherwise it will burn out. Small domestic pumps may work with a 4A switch; larger pumps need a contactor. Check the cable reaches the tank and the float moves freely, then test by lifting the float by hand. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Voltage 220V for most homes. - Switch amps above the pump's amps. - Larger pumps: use a contactor. - Test by lifting the float. ## What to look for before you buy | Check | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | Voltage | Must match your supply | | Current rating | Above the pump's running current | | Cable length | Must reach the tank without strain | | Float type | Clean water vs dirty or sump water | | Contactor | Needed for large motors | ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. 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