Ac Drain Pan Overflow Switch

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.

Ac drain pan overflow switch.

Hvac units generate condensation when cooling. All access model aa2 fs a c float switch for secondary outlet of drain pan. At the heart of the switch is a durable yet precise magnetic reed switch. Applications installs in the air conditioner drain pan to shut off the unit if condensate level approaches overflow.

The float switch a safety device that shuts the system down when condensation overflows into the drain pan can fail for a number of reasons according to smith. 4 7 out of 5. That way the system shuts off before it overflows the drain pan and causes damage. Window ac support bracket siphon pump air conditioner support air conditioner hvac accessories oil furnace hot water baseboard armstrong 275.

If the drain pan gets clogged and it definitely happens. 4 4 out of 5 stars 18. 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. Master flow 42 in.

A float switch is essentaially an electronic water sensor for your hvac system. 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. Create an account. Little giant 599125 acs 4 in line condensate drain overflow shut off switch 24 vac 72 leads.

Drain pan with pvc connector 26 gauge model 26ddp42x28 79 70 79 70. It shuts my ac system off. A separate drain line from the pan channels the water to the proper place. The float switch is connected to your ac and it shuts down the whole system when it s tripped.

Water will eventually rise high enough to trip the float switch. Little giant 599123 acs 2 auxiliary condensate drain pan overflow shut off switch 48 vac vdc 72 inch leads.