unprofessional hvac installation: It's Called An AC Pan Condensate Float Switch Because It Floats - 04/10/17 02:10 AM
It's called an AC pan condensate float switch because it floats.
There are many detection devices to hopefully avoid a leak problem from a clog in the AC condensate drain line or drip pan.
One of those devices is a float switch which turns the unit off if there is a clog.
All HVAC units have a primary condensate drain line which sends the collected AC condensation to the outdoors or a sump pump.
Best practice would have a drip pan underneath the HVAC unit with a secondary overflow line attached which would send any water collected from the drip pan also to the outdoors, … (7 comments)

unprofessional hvac installation: New Construction HVAC - Installed, Supervised, Inspected And Approved - 05/27/14 07:55 PM
Here we are again - new construction HVAC - installed, supervised, inspected and approved.
It looks great!  Very professional!
This type of installation is getting more and more popular - the cabinet base on the side or the front is used to install an HVAC register. 
Especially in areas where there is limited wall space.
Somebody from one of the trades - the HVAC professional, the cabinet professional - some professional  cut the hole in the side of the cabinet to heat and cool this bathroom.
And it looks fine.
The professional  supervisor had to have known this was done.  It's … (31 comments)

 
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