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Any hvac pros on the forum? If so could you possibly pm me, i have a question.
Why not just ask in the thread?
Ok. My AC unit is one of those self contained packaged ones, the unit itself sits on the ground, im wondering if these units come with primary and secondary drains? The only drain i can see comes out the bottom back corner and drains right into my yard, which right now is making that surrounding area extremely wet. another thing i noticed is when the unit cuts off, for about minute you hear this gurgling sound and then that stops and a few cups of water come out the drain.
I just crawled under my house and i got an even bigger problem, all my duct lines are sweating and half my insulation is wet. All the joints are leaking air, its wear the shitty ass installers used gray duck tape instead of the metal tape.
Ugh. Yeah, I'd replace that right away. Great source of leaks once the tape gets moist and loses it's holding power.
^^^ Correct. You can dig a french well and fill it will small gravel is one method. Ive used a 5 gallon bucket and drilled 1/2" holes in the bucket filled with the gravel. As far as your ducts sweating under the house typically means the joints are not sealed properly under the insulation. You can use a UL listed metal tape or duct sealer which would be the better option. Seal everything Pittsburgh Seams, snap locks joints all the seams on adjustable elbows etc. If you think it might need duct sealer, seal it. The duct sealer is cheaper and will go further than a roll of tape.There is generally only one drain.
Also, there is still air moving and vacuum built up inside the unit that holds water in the unit. The gurgling is the vacuum relief and as the inside and outside pressures re stabilize water is allowed to flow out again. Are you having issues aside from the flooding? Do you live in an extremely humid climate?
^^^ Correct. You can dig a french well and fill it will small gravel is one method. Ive used a 5 gallon bucket and drilled 1/2" holes in the bucket filled with the gravel. As far as your ducts sweating under the house typically means the joints are not sealed properly under the insulation. You can use a UL listed metal tape or duct sealer which would be the better option. Seal everything Pittsburgh Seams, snap locks joints all the seams on adjustable elbows etc. If you think it might need duct sealer, seal it. The duct sealer is cheaper and will go further than a roll of tape.
All sealed and insulated???