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Old 12/14/08, 8:01 AM
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Default Name of this HVAC pipe, pic included

What is the name and purpose of this pipe ?

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Old 12/14/08, 8:16 AM
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Condensate drain line.
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Old 12/14/08, 8:18 AM
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Default Re: Name of this HVAC pipe, pic included

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Condensate drain line.
Yeppers, "disconnected condensate drain line".
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Kinda scary that you didnt know that.
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Old 12/14/08, 9:14 AM
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..in southern calif. 99 percent
of the units are on the ground split with the heater
in the attic....you just dont see them. I knew it was
a drain...I just wanted the correct term.
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thanks for the correct term
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Old 12/14/08, 12:48 PM
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Default Re: Name of this HVAC pipe, pic included

Looks like a "Disconnected" condensate drain pipe, and I'd be commenting on it in my report.




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