That's brilliant about having the secondary drain on the pan with the ball valve and float switch. Definitely saves techs a lot of time and seems like a safe, smart thing to do.
Thank you for showing and explaining how to do this correctly. In my very expensive experience, HVAC "pros" are the least trained out there. If only they knew how to RUclips solutions! Our overflow drains into the attic ceiling. There are no overflow sensors. Both UV up-sell light ballasts ($1000 each) sit where water collects and have both shorted out. 3 different companies - 3 bamboozling ass-hats.
As a service tech I love I think it should aiways be done this way, 2 safety switches and the pan drain also piped in, 2 is one and one is none..AWESOME, companies always want to cut corners to save pennies, in the long run this will save you time hence more dollars after a service call for clogged drain
You asked so here it is. It does not work as expected. The overflow drain line from the pan is above the bottom of the pan and the pan will retain water in the pan. This means you will still need to bring your wet vac and towels to drain the pan. I have capped the pan drain outlet. Installed a drain in the bottom of the pan in the lowest corner. I used a 3/4” flange bolted to the bottom with a 3/4” hole and siliconed. The overflow drains into the pan and out the pan drain to the soffit in front of the kitchen window. The pan has a float switch. I am working on an overflow water detection system to sound an alarm and a light in the living room. FYI I have an inside the attic sewer drain for my main drain. No main drain vent required because there is no double trap. All of this evolved from years of issues and trial and error with overflow problems.
Good setup unless the float switch fails. Think I'll stick with the float switch on the main drain, and the pan drain open with its own pipe to the outside. Belt and suspenders.
That's brilliant about having the secondary drain on the pan with the ball valve and float switch. Definitely saves techs a lot of time and seems like a safe, smart thing to do.
I like how a piece that costs maybe 2 bucks can bring the benefits I outlined in the video.
Thank you for showing and explaining how to do this correctly. In my very expensive experience, HVAC "pros" are the least trained out there. If only they knew how to RUclips solutions! Our overflow drains into the attic ceiling. There are no overflow sensors. Both UV up-sell light ballasts ($1000 each) sit where water collects and have both shorted out. 3 different companies - 3 bamboozling ass-hats.
That is a great example of how a drain install should be done. Too bad most HVAC contractors do not want to take the time to do it right.
As a service tech I love I think it should aiways be done this way, 2 safety switches and the pan drain also piped in, 2 is one and one is none..AWESOME, companies always want to cut corners to save pennies, in the long run this will save you time hence more dollars after a service call for clogged drain
Yup. A lot of installers don't think about the techs either, until they become one themselves.
Im going to show all my crew members this. This is how it is done! 👍🏽
You asked so here it is. It does not work as expected. The overflow drain line from the pan is above the bottom of the pan and the pan will retain water in the pan. This means you will still need to bring your wet vac and towels to drain the pan.
I have capped the pan drain outlet. Installed a drain in the bottom of the pan in the lowest corner. I used a 3/4” flange bolted to the bottom with a 3/4” hole and siliconed. The overflow drains into the pan and out the pan drain to the soffit in front of the kitchen window. The pan has a float switch. I am working on an overflow water detection system to sound an alarm and a light in the living room. FYI I have an inside the attic sewer drain for my main drain. No main drain vent required because there is no double trap.
All of this evolved from years of issues and trial and error with overflow problems.
the set up in my attic unit and I though it was brilliant 👍🏼
Very professional setup.
Thank you, brother.
Thanks for sharing....Nice!
Good setup unless the float switch fails. Think I'll stick with the float switch on the main drain, and the pan drain open with its own pipe to the outside. Belt and suspenders.
Maybe, but both float switches would have to fail to reach that point.
@@JerseyMikeHVAC Right, thanks. I missed the second switch.
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man, if only this was done as standard.