Name: Triton LR06 Diesel Oil Float Switch 30m LR06-L30M
Brand: Triton
SKU: lr0630
Price: 163.28 GBP
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Triton LR06 Diesel Oil Float Switch 30m LR06-L30M

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The Triton LR06-L30M is a robust paddle float switch built for diesel oil and oily water: fuel tanks, generator day tanks, oily water separators and bilges. A sealed polypropylene float is moulded to 30 m of orange PUR polyurethane cable, which stands up to hydrocarbons where PVC and CPE do not.

Its changeover (SPDT) contact switches a pump directly up to 15 A resistive at 240 V, or signals a high or low-level alarm. Made in the UK by Triton Controls.

30 m

PUR cable

15 A

at 240 V resistive

70°C

max liquid temp

IP68

20 m max depth

Diesel resistantPUR cableOrange ID bandSPDT changeoverNon-mercuryMade in the UK

Needs tethering or the LR03-W counterweight to switch reliably. Not ATEX certified: do not use where a hazardous-area rating is required.

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Triton LR06 diesel oil float switch, 30 m

The Triton LR06 (LR06-L30M) is a robust paddle float switch engineered for diesel oil and oily water. PVC and CPE cables break down in hydrocarbons, so the LR06 pairs a polypropylene float with 30 m of polyurethane (PUR) cable, giving far better chemical resistance than the LR03 and reliable long-term service.

An orange band on the float and matching orange cable make it easy to tell apart from water float switches on site. The changeover (SPDT) contact starts or stops a pump, or raises a high or low-level alarm.

Tether or weight it: the LR06 must be tethered or fitted with the LR03-W counterweight, whose polypropylene body is suitable for oils.

Specifications

Part number	LR06-L30M
Cable length	30 m (±5%)
Switch type	SPDT changeover microswitch, steel roller ball operated (non-mercury)
Contact rating	240 V AC 15 A non-inductive; 240 V AC 10 A inductive (1.3 hp); 125 V DC 0.6 A; 240 V DC 0.3 A
Float	Polypropylene paddle with orange ID band, fully sealed
Cable	3-core PUR polyurethane, orange, 3 × 0.75 mm²: brown, blue, black
Float size	103 × 81 × 40 mm
Temperature	0°C (not frozen) to 70°C
Max submerged depth	20 m
IP rating	IP68
Compressive strength	482 kN/m²
Specific gravity range	0.9 to 1.3
Conformance	CE, LVD, RoHS; EN 60730-1, EN IEC 60730-2-15
Counterweight	Optional LR03-W (polypropylene, suitable for oils)
Manufacturer	Triton Controls, made in Great Britain

Wiring

Leads used	Contact closes when	Typical use
Brown + Black	Float rises (tilts up past about 45°)	Emptying: pump starts on high level
Brown + Blue	Float falls (tilts down past about 45°)	Filling: pump or valve starts on low level; low-level / dry-run alarm

Brown is the common lead. Insulate whichever lead you don’t use. Single-phase pumps up to 10 A inductive can be switched directly. Larger or three-phase motors should be switched through a contactor or control panel.

Applications

Diesel storage tanks

High and low-level alarms and transfer pump control.

Generator day tanks

Automatic top-up of day tanks from bulk diesel storage.

Oily water separators

Level control in separators and interceptors handling oily effluent.

Bilge & marine tanks

Bilge pump control where water is contaminated with diesel.

Cable length options

Part number	Cable length
LR06-L05M	5 m
LR06-L10M	10 m
LR06-L15M	15 m
LR06-L20M	20 m
LR06-L30M (this listing)	30 m
LR06-L40M	40 m

Installation tips

Fit the LR03-W counterweight on the cable at the point you want the float to pivot, or tether the cable securely.
Allow at least 330 mm of free movement so the float can tilt fully. Switching points are approximate.
In an enclosed vessel, support the cable; in an open or turbulent tank, clip it to the wall so the float cannot drift.
Where turbulence causes rapid on/off switching, use a maintaining (latching) circuit to protect the microswitch and the pump starter.

FAQs

Why not use an LR03 in diesel?

The LR03’s PVC or CPE cable degrades in hydrocarbons. The LR06’s polyurethane cable and polypropylene float are made for long-term diesel exposure.

Do I need the counterweight?

Yes, or tether the cable. The LR03-W has a polypropylene body that is suitable for oils.

Will it switch my pump directly?

Single-phase pumps up to 10 A inductive (about 1.3 hp), yes. Use a contactor or control panel for larger or three-phase pumps.

Is the LR06 ATEX certified?

No. Where a hazardous-area rating is required, the installation needs an ATEX-certified switch and assessment.

How do I tell it apart from a water float?

The LR06 has an orange band on the float and an orange cable.

Downloads

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