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Old 6/22/09, 7:24 AM
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The only other problem I have with this is that the unit on the other side of this duplex has this secondary drain right over the electrical panel

Now that's one in intelligent drain line installation. DUH.

What the hell are the HVAC guys smoking. Whatever it is, I want some.....
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Old 6/22/09, 7:28 AM
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I kid you not, I just inspected a 1920s home that had the secondary drip pan drain line poised st the attic hatch in the main hallway. They would definitely know when that one is leaking
Beautiful. Now that's one idiotic move.

They'd be better off installing it over the toilet......just kidding.
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Old 6/22/09, 7:39 AM
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What i meant David is i didn't see it was a secondary drain when i first made the comment, How ever i still wouldn't want it poking out my Ceiling Unless it came down to the floor. Just a lazy cheap Ac guy . Ah i know lots of people that their AC unit on when they are away. down here anyway.
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Old 6/22/09, 7:44 AM
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What i meant David is i didn't see it was a secondary drain when i first made the comment, How ever i still wouldn't want it poking out my Ceiling Unless it came down to the floor. Just a lazy cheap Ac guy . Ah i know lots of people that their AC unit on when they are away. down here anyway.

Wayne, I can see your point. Thanks.

I (myself) would not even consider turning my A/C "ON" while I'm away from home. I don't believe in throwing money away.
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Old 6/22/09, 8:28 AM
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Me too David but i think it is a humidity thing here . Some of these fore closers i have do have mold every where doors walls . Hard to believe
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Old 6/24/09, 10:42 PM
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Better in the garage than over the front door. Many homeowners rarely use their front door.



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Old 7/1/09, 1:58 AM
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I agree with David if it is a secondary pan drain line , but not if its the primary.
Secondary should be noticed and usually above windows for AC units but i have seen
the drain lines not above windows that are for washer that is installed upstairs with drain pan.Just let the buyer know whats its purpose is .
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