{"id":5889,"date":"2017-12-12T16:33:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T16:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5889"},"modified":"2022-10-05T10:55:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T09:55:11","slug":"explosion-proof-vertical-float-switch-vfs-fp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/us\/product\/hazardous-area-products-with-atex-iecex-certification\/hazardous-area-float-switches\/explosion-proof-vertical-float-switch-vfs-fp\/","title":{"rendered":"Explosion Proof Vertical Float Switch (VFS-FP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Deeter VFS-FP is a vertical magnetic float switch for control and indication of a liquid level while in a potentially explosive atmosphere.<br \/>\nFeatures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ATEX &amp; IECEx Ex d approved<\/li>\n<li>Stainless Steel 316L housing and wetted components.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for gas and dust hazardous environments<\/li>\n<li>IP68 Ingress Protection<\/li>\n<li>Narrow Sensor Stem and external mounting<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for high liquid temperatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Custom options are available &#8211; please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeter.co.uk\/contact-us\">contact our sales office<\/a> to discuss your requirements. 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