Refrigeration – With means preventing or handling atmospheric condensate... – Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate
Patent
1998-08-20
2000-03-28
Doerrler, William
Refrigeration
With means preventing or handling atmospheric condensate...
Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate
62285, 137240, F25D 2114, F16K 336
Patent
active
060416114
ABSTRACT:
A system for cleaning-out a condensate drain line is disclosed. The condensate drain line is operatively associated with an air-conditioner that contains an evaporator coil and a primary drain pan. The system comprises a manifold operatively placed in fluid communication with the condensate drain line. The manifold includes a first, second, and third line. In one embodiment, the first line extends from the manifold, and the second and third line are axially aligned with the condensate drain line. The system further includes a first valve member disposed within the first line, a second valve member disposed within the second line, and a third valve member disposed within the third line. A water stream, which is operatively connected with the first line, is provided so that the water stream may be channeled through the manifold and into the condensate drain line. The manifold may further comprises a fourth line extending from the center of the manifold, with the fourth line having a fourth valve disposed therein. The system may further comprise sensor means, operatively associated with a secondary pan, for measuring the level of condensation within the secondary pan and activating an alarm once a predetermined level is reached. A method of cleaning a condensate drain line is also disclosed.
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