Running control wire to a remote pump, lift station, or storage tank is expensive —
and it only gets more expensive when copper theft, rodent damage, or trenching costs
are added in. Remote Control Technology’s wireless pump control systems replace that
wiring with a reliable RF link between your float switch (or pressure switch) and your
pump starter, with a communication range of up to 5 miles. Since 1982, RCT has built
these systems for municipal water utilities, agricultural operations, and industrial
sites including Puget Sound Energy, Cargill, and Yuba County Water Agency.
Control Your Pump From up to 5 Miles Away!
Benefits of Automated Wireless Pump Controls
- Trenching to lay new wire, repairing old wire, or replacing stolen copper wire can be extremely expensive.
- Our Wireless Switch Systems simply replaces the control wire that would normally connect your float switch or pressure switch to your pump starter, eliminating the need to trench or purchase large amounts of expensive wire.
- Eliminates expensive wiring. Trenching to lay new control wire, repairing old
wire, or replacing stolen copper can cost thousands per site. Our wireless switch
systems remove the need for that wiring entirely. - Faster installation. Most systems can be installed in hours rather than the
days required for trenching and conduit work. - Built for outdoor, industrial conditions. Designed for pump houses, lift
stations, and remote tank sites exposed to weather and vibration. - Solar-ready. For sites without grid power, our solar panel kits allow fully
off-grid operation.
Product Suggestions for Automated Wireless Pump Control:
Long Range: Long Range Wireless Switch System
Medium Range: Medium Range Wireless Switch System
Short Range: Short Range Wireless Switch System,
Features and Operations:
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- Connect a dry contact (e.g. float switch, or other mechanical switch) at your storage tank to the transmitter.
- Connect a 12 VDC Relay to the 12 VDC output on the receiver and to your pump starter.
- Apply 110 VAC to 240 VAC single-phase power to the power supply (included with most systems).
- Systems are available for Short (Under 1/2 Mile), Medium (Under 2 Miles) and Long (Over 2 Miles) Ranges.
- Multi-channel systems can be used for locations with multiple pumps and/or tanks.
- For locations without a power source use one of our turnkey solar panel kits.
- Backed by a 1-year performance guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How far can a wireless pump control system transmit?
RCT’s systems are available in three ranges: Short (under 1/2 mile), Medium (under 2 miles), and Long (over 2 miles, up to 5 miles depending on terrain and antenna setup).
Do I need a license to operate these systems?
No. RCT’s wireless pump control systems operate on free, license-free FCC bands, so there’s no additional licensing required to use them.
Can one system control multiple pumps or tanks?
Yes. Multi-channel systems are available for sites with multiple pumps and/or tanks on a single transmitter/receiver pair.
What power does the system need?
Systems run on 110–240 VAC single-phase power via the included power supply, or off-grid via one of our solar panel kits.
How is a wireless pump control system installed?
A dry contact (float switch or similar) connects to the transmitter at the tank. A 12 VDC relay connects the receiver to the pump starter. Once powered, the link is ready — no wiring between the two locations is required.
| Range | Distance | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Range | Up to 1/2 mile | 154/900 MHz | Single pump/tank on the same property |
| Medium Range | Up to 2 miles | 27/900 MHz | Larger properties or multiple structures |
| Long Range | Over 2 miles (up to 5 miles) | 27/900 MHz | Remote wells, tanks, or agricultural sites |