Line Voltage switching Reed Switch, LV-1925

📝Description

The LV-1925 Line Voltage Reed Switch is engineered to excel in applications requiring robust endurance for switching line voltage loads up to 230V. Available in two versions capable of handling 30W and 60W loads respectively at 230V, it ensures reliable operation in environments where high voltage switching is necessary. With appropriate contact protection, it supports direct switching of tungsten filament lamps, making it suitable for lighting control and similar applications where precise and dependable operation is critical.

The cropped version of the LV-1925 Line Voltage Reed Switch is tailored for integration into smaller plastic housings, offering compactness and versatility for various installation requirements. It facilitates direct soldering onto cables, simplifying assembly processes and ensuring secure electrical connections. In PCB assembly, the SMD variant supports efficient integration through reflow soldering techniques, enhancing manufacturing throughput and reliability. Additionally, vertical and horizontal mount versions accommodate through hole PCB configurations, providing flexibility in installation orientation to suit different project specifications.

These design features collectively position the LV-1925 Line Voltage Reed Switch as a dependable choice across industries such as lighting controls, HVAC systems, and industrial automation. Its capability to handle high voltage loads, coupled with versatile mounting options and robust construction, ensures consistent performance and durability in demanding applications. Whether deployed in commercial settings or industrial environments, this reed switch delivers reliable switching solutions, meeting the stringent requirements of modern electrical and electronic systems.

Magnets for Actuating Reed Switches and Reed Sensors

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Actuation Distances for LV-1925 Formed Reed Switch

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⚡️Electrical

📊Miscellaneous

⚙️Ordering Code

LV-1925-(Contact Rating Code)-(Operate Band)-(Formation Code)

Examples: LV-1925-L-20-25 denotes 30 W contact rating in 20-25 Operate Band (AT) with Full Length leads. LV-1925-M-30-38-V denotes 60 W contact rating in 30-38 Operate Band (AT) with Leads cropped and welded for Vertical Mounting.

Other Special Configurations: Lower Static Contact Resistance, Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit, Higher Insulation Resistance, Special Release Limits, Gold plated leads.

🛠️Usage Notes

Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this LV-1925 Line Voltage Reed Switch. The complete usage notes are available here.

Ampere Turn Selection for your Application

Selecting the appropriate Ampere Turn (AT) or magnetic sensitivity for a Reed Switch, Reed Sensor, or Magnet Sensor is crucial in any Continue reading -> Jul 24, 2024

Handling of Reed Switches

Handling of Reed Switches Reed Switches, Reed Sensors, and Magnet Sensors are delicate devices prone to developing micro cracks in Continue reading -> Jun 17, 2024

Soldering of Reed Switches

Soldering Reed Switches and Reed Sensors requires meticulous handling to safeguard these delicate components against inadvertent damage. Continue reading -> Jun 17, 2024

Ferro-magnetic Parts

Reed Switches utilize a nickel-iron alloy, sputter coated with additional Ruthenium to render it ferromagnetic while maintaining low Continue reading -> Jun 17, 2024

Encapsulation and Potting

Encapsulation Nozzle When potting or encapsulating reed switch assemblies in custom housings, the choice of materials plays a critical Continue reading -> Jun 17, 2024

Protection Circuits for Reed Switches

It is assumed that the ideal reed switch load is a Resistive Load, but it is almost impossible to reduce any load to purely resistive. Continue reading -> Jun 17, 2024

🧰Applications

Although we can never restrict the use of a reed switch to a particular field, the following is a list of some of the applications that the LV-1925 Line Voltage Reed Switch is known to perform well.

Treadmill Safety Using Reed Switches

Treadmill safety is important and accidents are a common concern in gyms and home fitness settings, especially when the belt continues Continue reading -> Jul 14, 2025

Ice Maker Water Level Monitoring using Reed Sensors

Ice makers—whether standalone units or integrated into refrigerators—require a steady water supply to ensure ice does not run out. Continue reading -> Jun 25, 2025

Data Center Cooling System Monitoring Using Flow Switches

Data centers are the backbone of digital operations, hosting servers that power websites, applications, and critical services. During Continue reading -> Dec 13, 2024

Distilled Water Level Monitoring in Batteries Using Reed Switches

In the solar power industry, traditional lead-acid batteries that require distilled water are highly regarded for their longevity and Continue reading -> Dec 6, 2024

Ballast Tank Level Sensing on Commercial Submarines

In commercial submarines, ballast tanks help in controlling buoyancy to allow the vessel to submerge or surface. These tanks take in Continue reading -> Oct 25, 2024

Automatic Gates Use Magnet Sensors for Motor Control

Automatic gates are a common feature in gated compounds, providing security and convenience. Traditionally, these gates are operated by Continue reading -> Sep 11, 2024

Chill Water Flow Sensing Using Reed Switches

In industrial equipment, such as sputtering machines, maintaining optimal temperatures for critical components is paramount. Specific Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Automatic Doors’ Position Detection Using Reed Sensors

Traditionally, doors in shopping malls, commercial buildings, and offices required manual intervention for operation. Users had to Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Fire safety Emergency Doors Use Magnet Sensors

Fire safety building codes provide standards for the safety, welfare and general health of the personnel occupying the buildings. This Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Float Switches in Portable Air Conditioners

Air Conditioners remove heat and moisture from an occupied space thereby improving the comfort of the occupants. The air conditioning of Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Exhaust Emissions Sensing Using Reed Switches

Pollution, characterised by greenhouse gases and smog, significantly contributes to global warming, underscoring the critical importance Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Magnet sensors in Top-loading Washing Machines

Traditional top-loading Washing Machines have some advantages over the front-loading ones. One does not need to bend down so much during Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Welding Machines Use Magnet Sensors to detect Current Flow

Welding machines come in two main types: Constant Current and Constant Voltage. In Constant Current welding machines, the output voltage Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

High Voltage Relays are Built with multiple Reed Switches

Within the power industry, a diverse array of high voltage reed relays serves crucial roles in signal and current switching across single Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Bridge control in Airports Use Magnet Sensors

In airports, as the boarding bridge approaches within a critical meter of the door, meticulous adjustments are necessary to ensure a Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Extensometers Use Reed Switches for Depth Checks

Deep excavations preceding construction projects require careful monitoring to ensure safety. Settlement depths must be observed before Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Reed switches and Float switches in Water tank control

Water scarcity is a pressing issue in many urban areas worldwide, emphasizing the importance of efficient water management systems, Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Adjustable Chairs Use Magnet Sensors for Assessing extents

Motorized adjustable chairs are indispensable in settings like dentists' offices, massage parlours and hair-cutting salons, providing Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Explosive Areas Need Reed Switches to safely switch Circuits

Explosive areas use special enclosures that are essential components across various industries such as petroleum, gas, chemical, mining, Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Fork Lifts and Hoists Use Magnet Sensors for End-position Sensing

The hydraulic pistons and cylinders that drive hoists and fork lifts rely on precise positioning for optimal performance. Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Liquid detection Probes Use Reed Switches

Boring holes in the ground serves various purposes, such as extracting water, gases, or conducting geological and environmental Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Wind Vanes Use Reed Switches for Direction Sensing

A weather vane, a timeless instrument, serves the vital purpose of indicating wind direction. Its simple yet effective design typically Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Underwater currents in Lakes measured using Flow Meters

The dynamics of underwater currents in lakes and other aquatic ecosystems are influenced by a multitude of factors, ranging from Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Survival Rafts and ELTs Using Reed Sensors

Survival rafts are equipped with sophisticated water sensors designed to activate the compressed air cylinder, inflating the raft Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Hatch, Anchor and Rudder Position-Sensing Using Reed Sensors

Hatch, anchor and rudder positions on boats and yachts need to be monitored. In the realm of advanced sailboats and yachts, the Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Use Reed Sensors

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) represents a pivotal safety feature utilized not only in vehicles but also in aircraft. In the realm Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Defective lamp detection Using Reed Switch based Relays

In modern automobiles, the integration of advanced sensor technology enables the provision of a diverse array of critical information Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Reed Relays control Multiple Automobile circuits

Reed Relays are integral components in various automotive electronics applications, serving critical functions such as signal switching Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Food Processors and Mixers Use Current Sensing Relays

Food Processors use current sensing Reed Relays to trigger an output when the coil current exceeds a set, designed-in point. Reed Relays Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Reed switches in Instant Water heaters and Power showers

Bathrooms appliances such as Instant Water Heaters and power showers use reed switch based Flow switches to detect if the water supply Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Rice Cooker Temperature Sensing Using Reed Switches

A Rice Cooker is a kitchen appliance used to boil rice and continue to keep the rice warm and hydrated. As more heat is required to boil Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Commercial Coffee Machines Use Reed Sensors

Commercial coffee machines and tea vending machines are built with durability in mind as the number of cups served per day could exceed Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Fluid Metering Using Reed Sensors

In many major cities, utility companies or gated communities manage the distribution of piped water and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024

Reed switches in Reed Relays for Fax Machines

A Facsimile Machine or Fax Machines enable the transmission of documents over telephone lines. Although these machines gained maximum Continue reading -> Sep 3, 2024