Everything you need to know about HVAC drains

Including pipe schedules, fittings, different solvents, condensate protection switches, basic piping plans, flushing drain lines, tips, tricks and more!

Be sure to check out Asurity's website to review float switch products at this link;
https://www.asurityhvacr.com/catalog/products/switches

Tools / Materials used;
https://amzn.to/4hTy4c1 Klein ratcheting PVC cutter
https://amzn.to/4ciIwZp Regular PVC Cement
https://amzn.to/4hVkS6s Clear Primer
https://amzn.to/4liWP4w Regular PVC Cement with purple primer (kit)
https://amzn.to/4iSTeIH SG-1 Swoosh Big Shot Drain Gun
https://amzn.to/3XGXqTg Swoosh C02 Cartridges for Big Shot Drain Gun
https://amzn.to/42tgjvI Asurity / Diversitech 120v condensate pump
https://amzn.to/4l5l2uO DiversiTech CS-1 Condensate Switch

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Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:18 Pipe Schedules
03:26 PVC Cleaners, primers and cements
06:39 Positive air handler vs negative air handler
07:58 Condensate traps and vents
10:45 Air handler configurations and primary drain outlets
12:52 Condensate protection switches
16:08 Piping plan
23:23 Piping
29:26 Insulating PVC piping trick
32:50 Pipe straps and hangers
35:24 Explanation of piping setup
37:09 Float switch wiring
41:12 Float switch J-Trap and condensate pump configuration
44:03 Methods to cleaning HVAC drain lines
50:37 Testing
52:27 Float switch protection for multiple systems to one drain
54:30 Mechanical Tips!