Ametek Inc. · Electronic Components
F8300-20
Switch, Liquid Level
Part NumberF8300-20
ManufacturerAmetek Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-575-3553 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,LIQUID LEVEL
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Mounting PositionVERTICAL
Operating Temp Rating-65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 160.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Contact ArrangementSPST,NORMALLY OPEN
Current Rating At Maximum Rated Vo500.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL LOAD
Float Quantity1
Mounting MethodTHREAD
Liquid Type For Which DesignedGAS, AVIATION
Float And Contact PositionsFLOAT DOWN, CONTACTS OPEN
Float Effective Travel0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting DimensionsMTG BY 1/2-20 NF THD CONNECTION
Tank Insertion Length2.300 INCHES MAXIMUM
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is F8300-20 available?
We can source F8300-20 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is F8300-20 by Ametek Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If F8300-20 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like F8300-20?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for F8300-20?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.