Hvac Drain Pan Float Switch

A float switch is essentaially an electronic water sensor for your hvac system.

Hvac drain pan float switch. If there s a clog in the drain line the ac leaks into the pan. 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 acfloatswitch amazon floatswitch how to install and connect ac float switch rectarseal ss2 in this video i show how to install ac float switch. Universal secondary drain pan condensate float switch cs 3.

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. 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. 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.

Condensate switches imc 307 2 3 states that all hvac equipment that produces condensate must have either a secondary drain line or a condensate overflow switch a secondary drain pan with a secondary drain line or condensate switch or some combination of these installations should be used to prevent overflow if the primary drain line blocks. 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. Flood prevention switches are simple to install easy to service and extremely reliable. 4 5 out of 5 stars 18.

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. Condensate cop is a unique clamp on float switch intended for hvac drain pan installation. Including formed plastic and galvanized sheet metal. Little giant 599125 acs 4 in line condensate drain overflow shut off switch 24 vac 72 leads.

A separate float probe assembly swivels to accommodate drain pans having sloped sides. 5 0 out of 5 stars 4. 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. Skip to main content us.