Wow!
I believe you have done everything reasonable already. I wonder if there=20
is some kind of condition around the switch point involving a buzz or=20
flutter due to the float being in the transition area for awhile?
That might stall the reed at a very close space for long enough to build=20
a tiny arc weld?

On 10/16/2013 6:42 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
> The issue at this point is finding a float switch configuration to fit
> the existing tank, hole, etc. I have been thinking of replacing the
> plastic fuel tank with a fabricated steel tank. If I ever get to that
> project, I can study the possibility of hall effect switches. The
> replacement switches were delivered today. Here's a link to the switches:
> http://ecatalog.gemssensors.com/ecatalog/singlepoint-level/en/165570

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