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    Mar 24, 2005, 06:37 AM
    Overflow in A/C unit
    I am building a house that has an interior a/c unit (electric heat pump) on each of the 3 floors of the house. In a previous house I had some wood floors ruined because the drain in the a/c unit plugged and caused water to leak from the unit. I wanted to know if it is possible to put an overflow pan under a/c units (like one used for washers) so that I do not have a repeat of the leak problem. Thanks.
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    Mar 24, 2005, 08:12 AM
    It is common practice. Drains plug up all too often. Big problem is that they are small and have too many ells. To reduce the hassle of backed up drains, insist on 3/4'' pipe and as few bends as possible. An overflow pan only delays problems unless it is monitored, or has another, separate drain.
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