Hvac Drain Pan Float Switch

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Hvac drain pan float switch.

Including formed plastic and galvanized sheet metal. The condensate cop features a large over clamping area that fits easily over the edge of all types of drain pans. 4 5 out of 5 stars 18. Ac acfloatswitch amazon floatswitch how to install and connect ac float switch rectarseal ss2 in this video i show how to install ac float switch.

More buying choices 18 99 3 new offers little giant 599124 acs 3 condensate overflow safty switch acs series 72 inches leads 125 250vac. 4 4 out of 5 stars 18. In order for the switch to open it must be positioned in a location that is dry normally and will reliably fill with water when a drainage issue occurs. If there s a clog in the drain line the ac leaks into the pan.

Float condensate switches are designed so that they will remain closed when water is going down the drain like it s supposed to and then open when an overflow condition occurs. Condensate cop is a unique clamp on float switch intended for hvac drain pan installation. At the heart of the switch is a durable yet precise magnetic reed switch. Little giant 599125 acs 4 in line condensate drain overflow shut off switch 24 vac 72 leads.

What it does it gives your ac system the ability to detect if it has a clogged drain and if the switch detects a clogged drain scenario it immediately shuts the system off. If the system is installed horizontally the float switch should be installed on the emergency drain pan located underneath the air handler in the attic or suspended in the garage. It shuts my ac system off. All access model aa2 fs a c float switch for secondary outlet of drain pan.

Luckily most hvac companies install a drain pan and float switch to help you avoid these sorts of problems. A separate drain line from the pan channels the water to the proper place. Water dripping through the ceiling and an air handler sitting in a drain pan full of water directly above it is more common than you think says christian smith an hvac contractor. As water level in the auxiliary or main drain pipe rises due to a clogged air conditioning condensate drain the switch shuts off the system thus preventing water from overflowing and causing damage to doors walls and ceilings.

5 0 out of 5 stars 4. A separate float probe assembly swivels to accommodate drain pans having sloped sides. If no water is left in the float switch the water will have flowed out by itself just by unstopping the drain.