Joined Primary and Secondary and Float switch

[Robert J. OConnor]

Originally Posted by jlybolt

IRC is mininum standards.

Exactly

Per the IRC it wouldn't be wrong to just plug the secondary drain and rely on the pan float switch. But the drain line is already installed, so IMO the correct fix would be to reroute the discharge to a visible location (stub outside, slop sink, etc), which also provides better protection.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by roconnor

Exactly

Per the IRC it wouldn't be wrong to just plug the secondary drain and rely on the pan float switch. But the drain line is already installed, so IMO the correct fix would be to reroute the discharge to a visible location (stub outside, slop sink, etc), which also provides better protection.

The minimum standards are met if you remove the drain line on the secondary pan completely. Nuff said.

[Robert J. OConnor]

Feel free to recommend what you are comfortable with.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

It violates common sense. I often say this:

"The auxiliary condensate drain discharges into the primary condensate drain pipe. Should the primary drain pipe ever clog, water may overflow the drain pan and damage the ceilings below. Service by a licensed HVAC contractor is recommended."

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

It violates common sense. I often say this:

"The auxiliary condensate drain discharges into the primary condensate drain pipe. Should the primary drain pipe ever clog, water may overflow the drain pan and damage the ceilings below. Service by a licensed HVAC contractor is recommended."

To drive the point across and better CYA you may want to add

"The auxiliary condensate drain discharges into the primary condensate drain pipe. Should the primary drain pipe ever clog, water may overflow the drain pan and potentially damage the service floor, insulation, ceiling joist/plaster/sheetrock, and furnishings or flooring below. Service by a licensed HVAC contractor is highly recommended."

but I did like the intent of the original, Thanks!

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by badair

I did like the intent of the original, Thanks!

I like yours better. Thanks.

[Michael W. Gault]

That Texan writes good...

Thanks Barry...