High level drum alarm lets you pump into chemical drums without overfilling. 

When liquid level in a drum rises above the float switch, a loud buzzer sounds and an LED flashes to let you know.

Its easy to install the high level drum alarm. First install the battery. Then simply drop it into a drum and you’re ready to go!  There is no wiring and it can be located anywhere that is convenient.. Lets you forget about overfilling for good.

ANY DRUM MOUNTING

These high level drum alarms can be adapted to any drum thread. Among these options are a slip-on lid which is the fastest and easiest option. The lid simply slips over the bung, regardless of its size, This lid makes it easy on the operator to switch to a new drum when the old one is full.  In addition, the cap shields the bung opening from debris, and it suppresses noxious vapors – even liquid ammonia.

Another option is threaded mounts, either 2 inch NPS or Buttress thread.  Discussion of drum plug types.

Finally, there is the 3/4″ drum mount as with our model DHK. This allows very quick easy adjustment of the level from the maximum of 7″ depth to as little as 2″ below the bung.

FEATURES

For systems with automatic filling, the high level Drum Alarms come with an attached feeding tube.  The fact that the liquid feed tube is inseparable from the float switch guarantees that the alarm stays with the feed pipe so an operator cannot forget it. Your pump tubing is secured to the feed pipe with a polypropylene compression fitting. Models with this feature are the DHA-PF, DHB-PF and DHP-PF.

The float switch is protected inside a rigid pipe so it can get knocked around without worry. This  feature is unique to the Gizmo Engineering high level drum alarm.

Another useful feature is the easily adjustable depth on all models with no tools required. This is done by loosening the thumb knob and sliding the pipe to the desired depth.

Uninterruptible battery powerBattery power works through power failures, because it can’t come unplugged. And, because the Drum Alarms don’t use any power until alarming, the batteries last for years. Nevertheless a battery test button is included on all models anyway.
battery power discussion

Finally, there is an option to silence the buzzer for 30 minutes. We add a circuit board to temporarily shut off the buzzer.  This option also includes a low battery alert.

MATERIALS

Polypropylene is the standard material because it is suitable for any chemical that comes in a plastic drum. (it has generally superior chemical resistance than the polyethylene that drums are made from) In addition, it has very good toughness.  Even so, there are extreme applications that may require our PVDF and stainless steel high level drum alarms.

Built for tough industrial environments. Waterproof, acid -proof, PVC housing, with Lexan LED lens, stainless steel buzzer diaphragm. No matter what your environment, these are guaranteed against all hazards for one year.

MODELS

Alarms without feed pipe have only one pipe and so they can fit in the ¾” bung.  The depth can be adjusted from 2″ to 7″ working depth.  These are the models DHK-PP (polypropylene) or DHK-KK. (Kynar)

Models with a liquid feed pipe have two pipes. One of these is the liquid feed tube, and the other pipe contains the float switch.  Since there are two pipes they require the space of a 2″ bung. 

MODEL NUMBERS

• DHA has a slip-on cap that is quick and easy to transfer from drum to drum. Depth is adjustable with a thumbscrew from 2-5 inches. The liquid feed pipe is welded to the float pipe so it can’t be forgotten.

• DHP has a threaded drum plug mount. 2″ NPS thread. Working depth is adjustable from 2-7 inches using a thumbscrew. Liquid feed pipe is removable to allow the drum plug to unscrewed without winding the liquid tubing. info on drum plug types

• DHB is the same as DHP but has a 2″ Buttress thread.