There are reliable solid state puck size compld tly sealed 12 vdc switches that last indefiantly. I havnt installed those old mechanical float switches in at least 15 years.
Our bilge pump switch never sees water.
Switch is up high, PVC tube with float on bottom pushes up inside loose PVC tube to activate switch.
Counter is a $15 totalizer bought off eBay connected to the circuit.
Can you post links?
How does a totalizer come into play?
Can you link to a specific product?
-Chris
Tells you how many times pump has come on
And reset to zero, go again.