Even though it seems on the surface like a good idea, we suggest not having a low level alarm, here’s why.. One of the great features of the FOGRod is the reliability of the OFF signal. Once the water drops off the bottom of the rod there is no way for current to flow through […]

That’s a good question and we say it’s definitely a good recommendation – even though the LIT & FOGRod have “internal backups”, where any problem with one (or even more) contacts will not stop the system working (read how we do it). So the high level float backup is only needed for complete failure of […]

No, we think it’s a bad choice, here’s why.. Generally, adding redundancy isn’t trouble free, as many people who have spent time trying to design redundant systems will testify. Often, redundancy can add complexity and create more opportunities to fail. The low level float is in wastewater the whole time and even though it is […]

Changing a bubbler system to the FOGRod is pretty simple. The important question – is the bubbler actually doing pump control as well as measuring level? The LIT gives a level output (10 relays + analog output), but doesn’t do pump control. If the bubbler is not doing pump control then it’s very easy – […]

Yes, you can replace a Multitrode® “probe” with a FOGRod. The FOGRod has 10 metal contacts like the “probe”, and 11 wires instead of 10 (so you don’t connect the 11th wire: FS). Multitrode usually calls the top contact “1” and the bottom contact “10”, whereas we call the bottom contact “1” and the top […]

Yes. The LIT works on the same principle as the Multitrode® controllers – it applies a low a.c. voltage to each of 10 contacts on the level device (FOGRod or “probe”) and looks for current flow to ground. So if you have a Multitrode “probe” in a well in good condition and you need to […]

Both units work on exactly the same principle. But there are some significant differences: a) Toughness – the FOGRod has been designed to withstand a lot more impact than the Multitrode® probe. You can see a video of the FOGRod being thrown up into the air and bouncing off concrete without cracking. This is due […]

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The FOGRod is a “simple apparatus” as described in NEC 504.4 and therefore does not need to be listed. It just needs to be installed in an intrinsically safe circuit. (See Division 1 Classification of the FOGRod). This is easily achieved with an appropriate off-the-shelf barrier. Wastewater Level has tested two barriers and approved them: […]

You can see the cost on the pricing page. These prices include delivery within the continental US. The standard system of the FOGRod and LIT costs $1,080. We are often asked – “we are replacing a float system, do we need anything else apart from the FOGRod and LIT?“. The answer – no, so long […]