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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 05:06 PM
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Anyone know where you can get one or a replacement for a 90? I believe it is part # 04373489. It appears the lower seal is gone in mine as fluid just fills the tube and doesn't raise the float. The float is free as I can turn it upside down and it opens up the contact. But fluid doesn't raise it. I don't see how I can get inside the tube to maybe replace the o-ring (assuming there is one). Thoughts?

I did find this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Washer-Fluid...FY3Tpi&vxp=mtr

Which kind of looks like it only shorter...but no way I'm paying $50 for a $10 float.
 

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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 07:17 PM
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Try https://www.trademotion.com
 
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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 10:40 AM
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So, it turns out that the plunger inside is removable....And it is a simple device. It has a magnet at the top for closing a magnetic switch and a sponge at the bottom for buoyancy. The issue was, my sponge was hard as a rock and no longer buoyant. So, a quick cut from a pool noodle, and all is well.

 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by robertmee
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So, it turns out that the plunger inside is removable....And it is a simple device. It has a magnet at the top for closing a magnetic switch and a sponge at the bottom for buoyancy. The issue was, my sponge was hard as a rock and no longer buoyant. So, a quick cut from a pool noodle, and all is well.
Nice fix. Beats the hell outta a $50 replacement!
 
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