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Old 07-11-2013, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ivanhoe View Post
In The Villages-Path to Becoming a Villager (light reading on a Wed night) is a reference to the air handler that states:

Next to your air handler, located in either your utility room or garage, there is a white condensation line with a PVC cap. Twice a year you should pour one cup of 50/50 white vinegar and water solution down into the line to keep it free from algae, mold etc.

Is this my condensation line and is this SOP for this equipment?

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My neighbor has a set-up identical to yours with the pvc cap on a 45 degree fitting. Mine is similar but the cap is actually a float switch on a vertical fitting. The float valve shuts the HVAC system down in case the condensation line becomes clogged. If you ever have someone out to look at your system you might want to ask them if there a float switch installed and whether one should be installed. There may be one there but I couldn't find it.