Drip Pans

[Barry Adair]

Here's TREC's view on this and mine in bold:

(q) Cooling systems other than evaporative coolers. The inspector shall:
(1) report the type of system and energy sources;
(2) operate the system using normal control devices except when the outdoor temperature is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit;
(3) inspect for proper performance; such as by observing the temperature difference between the supply air and the return air or noticeable vibration of the blower fan and report as in need of repair any deficiencies;
(4) report as in need of repair the lack of, or deficiencies in drainage of, condensate drain line and secondary drain line when applicable, including pipes made of inadequate material;
(5) report as in need of repair a primary drain pipe that terminates in a sewer vent, if the termination is visible;
(6) report as in need of repair a safety pan that is not appropriately sized for the evaporator coil or free of water or debris; (rust is debris) if I don't call it out sure is s**t it will come back on me.
(7) report as in need of repair a return chase and plenum that are not free of improper and hazardous conditions, such as gas pipes, sewer vents, refrigerant piping or electrical wiring.
(8 ) report as in need of repair the lack of insulation on refrigerant pipes and the primary condensate drain pipe; I get to include this one on almost every report. Some installers are starting to catch on but this is viewed as nit-picking and a nuisance comment by some sellers and realtors
(9) report as in need of repair a condensing unit that does not have adequate clearances, or air circulation, or that has deficiencies in the condition of fins, location, levelness and elevation above ground surfaces; and
(10) report as in need of repair conductor sizing and over-current protective devices that are not appropriately sized for the unit.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

Let me ask you this. How much rust is too much rust? Short of having a hole in the pan, would it get to a point where you would recommend that the pan be replaced (or further evaluated)?

Joe the pictures I posted were all of secondary drip pans. These pans only see moisture when there is a problem with the primary pan and drian. So any rust is not good, and I call it out. We only get about 4 months of condensated here so it is possible I would not see moisture in a rusty pan.

And like Barry said, if I do not call it out it will come back at me.

[Barry Adair]

This was at a recent EIFS inspection.
SoP for EDI requires surface stains observed and cause identification if possible.
Anyone want to hazard a guess where the stains came from?

[Jae Williams]

There appear to be three pipes protruding from the attic. Three pipes from???...
(1) the TPR...
(2) the water heater drain...and
(3) the drip pan drain.

Missed by how far???

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by badair

This was at a recent EIFS inspection.
SoP for EDI requires surface stains observed and cause identification if possible.
Anyone want to hazard a guess where the stains came from?

No friggin idea Barry.

[Barry Adair]

All 3 ac off of the drain pans. 2 more on other side of the house.

The one leaking also was overflowing into the attic because of improper slope.

Homeowner was happy that I pointed this out and showed then in the attic even though it really had nothing to do with the EIFS function.

He'd been wondering what that was about for a while, all summer, just hadn't had time to call anyone. His monthly HVAC service tech had not mentioned it either.

Jae,
I hope you were kidding about TPR at that elevation. 1 of 3 aint bad from that distance!