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Mac3 HydroController Pump Inverter – single-phase or three-phase there is a box of tricks to suit your pump. Inverters, VFDs or ‘that box on the wall’ (yes, I’ve had someone use that one before). There are as many names for these devices as there are types of them. Add into that the variations for voltage …

SensoPress – Give me just one Controller and one Probe, and I’ll give you tank-level control. Anyone who has seen my previous posts will see that I firmly believe in the power of simplicity. For any problem, there is always a simple solution (no, it isn’t always a hammer). For instance, if you are looking …

Advanced Flood Warning Level Alarms that give the homeowner or work site advanced warning of rising water levels. At this time of year, we often hear of and see footage of rivers bursting their banks – and the damage this causes to homes and businesses around the country. Now, while prevention is always better than …

When looking for a simple water pump pressure switch, the SuperSimplex E from Mac3 is simply effortless. Installation will take minutes. I’d wager it would take longer to read this blog post than to install the SuperSimplex E. This is a simple inline installation onto 25mm (1”) pipework, either vertically or horizontally – making retrofitting …

A mechanical water pump pressure switch. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, the SuperSimplex M from Mac3 is just that, so simple it’s almost funny. Super Simplex M – small, simple and green! Installed with a 25mm (1”) BSP fitting top and bottom, the SuperSimplex M will fit just about anywhere – horizontally or vertically – …

Liquid Level Indicator. Tank level display, simplified! The MacNivel is possibly the simplest method of displaying the liquid level in a tank level I’ve encountered. Unfortunately, this makes writing about it somewhat challenging! If I remember one thing from my secondary school days, it would be my first teacher drilling K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Students …

This compact water-cooled inverter series, the E-Power, is designed for use with clean water pumps. There is an E-Power to suit every installation. It is available in single-to-single phase, single to three-phase and three-phase to three-phase. E-Power – Bringing power (and control) to a pump near you! Installation of the E-Power is easy. The unit …

QuickStop is a rapid-action ball valve alternative. It is a hydraulic-powered solution that replaces the ball valve however, the QuickStop’s intelligent design ensures that water flow is limited to either on or off. There isn’t much to say about one of these units. Unlike a brass ballcock, the QuickStop is either open or closed. With …

The e-Fly is a specialized Mac3 float switch that can effectively handle dirty water. Its surface fit and finish have been meticulously crafted, resulting in a smooth and sleek shape that can slice through suspended solids in a tank. e-Fly Float Switch– dirty water can’t touch this! The e-fly always remains in the correct position …

Compact Float Switch: Agma – what happens when you cross a float switch, a rail and a magnet? If you require a reliable solution for a shallow tank, such as an F-Line or similar, or installing in a restricted space inside a regular tank, then, the Agma by Mac3 float switch is an excellent option …