Possible to shorten rope leak sensor?

[Andy]

Hi All,

Have the rope leak sensor and little plastic clip things. Just it's way too long, need it to run around a 20 long sump and the excess is getting in the way. So is it possible to cut off the 3.5mm socket and a chunk of rope, then solder the socket back on with a little heat shrink sleeving to protect the joins? Anyone tried this or will I be breaking new ground?

Thx all.

 

[Danny]

Hi All,

Have the rope leak sensor and little plastic clip things. Just it's way too long, need it to run around a 20 long sump and the excess is getting in the way. So is it possible to cut off the 3.5mm socket and a chunk of rope, then solder the socket back on with a little heat shrink sleeving to protect the joins? Anyone tried this or will I be breaking new ground?

Thx all.

Not sure that would work since the rope is conductive plastic. I don't think it would soldier since plastic usually melts at those high temps.

 

[Andy]

Interesting, assumed there was some wire in there somewhere. Need to do some more homework on this then. Thx for pointing me in a different direction!

 

[John Neuzil]

Hi All,

Have the rope leak sensor and little plastic clip things. Just it's way too long, need it to run around a 20 long sump and the excess is getting in the way. So is it possible to cut off the 3.5mm socket and a chunk of rope, then solder the socket back on with a little heat shrink sleeving to protect the joins? Anyone tried this or will I be breaking new ground?

Thx all.

Funny, I was just wondering about that today

 

[rballjunkie]

this one works however its super sensitive.....

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[Andy]

So I decided to just cut the rope and see what happens......it still works. Obviously it can't be extended but that isn't a problem. Added a blob of silicon to the cut end to seal it and stop the rope from unraveling in the future, although I doubt that would happen. Now just need to get into some tight spaces round the sump and stick it down with the clips.........one of those times I wish the cabinet was bigger or I had a smaller sump!