Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening)

09-27-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
mdurovic Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) I had a leak in my bedroom ceiling b/c condensation pipe was clogged and it did no leak into the pan below it. Instead it leaked out of the EZ Trap opening that did not have switch installed; at least that is what I think. How should I go about fixing this issue? Seal the second opening or install the switch or something else? Here is the image of my unit: Thx

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09-27-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
hvac benny Member   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 547	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Regular maintenance would be best.

09-27-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,669	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Your drain is clogged, or running slow. fix the drain, and then pipe that vent over so if it leaks again, it runs into the drain pan.

09-27-2012, 05:32 PM	#4
Marty S. Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,298	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Put a coupling on the pipe and extend it up another 6". That won't keep it from clogging but will force the water to go into the secondary pan where a float switch should shut the unit down.

09-27-2012, 07:01 PM	#5
mdurovic Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) I have fixed the drain, and I have installed the 3/4 plug on it EZ Trap opening (temporary fix). I did not glue it or anything like that. Is it better to extend the pipe where the "EZ Trap opening" is, move it or will plug will work. Thank you.

09-27-2012, 07:57 PM	#6
ben's plumbing Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pa Posts: 3,197	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Quote: Originally Posted by Marty S. Put a coupling on the pipe and extend it up another 6". That won't keep it from clogging but will force the water to go into the secondary pan where a float switch should shut the unit down. if the secondary pan even has a float assy ....but thats a good idea marty...ben

09-27-2012, 09:08 PM	#7
bobelectric Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 84,Pa.15330 Posts: 913	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Speaking from a goof standpoint, what would make a drain clog anyway?

09-27-2012, 09:25 PM	#8
carmon Member   Join Date: May 2010 Location: winnipeg manitoba canada Posts: 692	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) snot balls

09-27-2012, 09:40 PM	#9
Marty S. Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,298	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Quote: Originally Posted by carmon snot balls LOL that's what it looks like. Bob it's mold and fungus from the water and dirt in the air.

09-27-2012, 09:54 PM	#10
bobelectric Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 84,Pa.15330 Posts: 913	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Lack of filter change?

09-28-2012, 05:39 AM	#11
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,669	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Some dirt always passes through the air filter, even the higher MERVs, it washes down from the coil, and collects in the trap.

09-28-2012, 04:46 PM	#12
mdurovic Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) secondary pan DOES have a float switch, so capping it not a good idea?

09-28-2012, 05:56 PM	#13
Marty S. Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,298	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Quote: Originally Posted by mdurovic secondary pan DOES have a float switch, so capping it not a good idea? Correct. In that case get rid of the p-trap and vent Tee and install a real EZ trap with safety float.

09-29-2012, 05:55 PM	#14
mdurovic Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Here is what I have done, let me know if this is ok. I have repiped the area so if it leaks again it goes to drain pan:

09-29-2012, 07:09 PM	#15
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,669	Condesation Pipe Leak (EZ Trap opening) Thats fine.