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AC water leaking
My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the
floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
Make the water run UPHILL
wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
LIME is my Flavour
wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
Aspen Mini Lime Condensate pump
wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
OR employ a qualified HVAC TECH
wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
OR stop being ****ING STUPID and do the job yourself
wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
Chewing Gum is good it builds strong teeth
wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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Bubble gum is better it stops you from getting bored while you build strong
teeth wrote in message ups.com... My central Air Conditioner has problem with leaking water on the floor. After inspection I found the water seems from the conjunction betweek the plastic water pan and the threaded femal copper pipe adaptor. The plastic water pan is inside the AC unit inside house. The threaded femal copper part is for the connection to the drain system to the outside. Since the gape between the above two mentioned parts is lower and before outlet of the drain pipe, condensed water all leaks through the gap to the floor, and not water really go through to the drain system. I tested the drain pipe to the outside is not clogged, and water will go through the pipe only when pouring a lot of water suddenly inside the AC unit and the water level is higher above the outlet of the drain pipe. I guess when tightened the male pipe adaptor to the femal copper part, the toque loose the copper part with built on the water pan, and made a gap between the water pan and the copper pipe. Now my question is how to fix it by myself? Is there any seal or glue for this purpose? I asked the HomeDepot staff, and the J&Bweld was recommened. However, this product takes about 5-8 hours to cure or dry. I really don't have that long time to wait in this hot summer in Texas. I read instructions of other products, like Amazing GOOP Plumbing, AquaMend (underwater repair epoxy putty stick), and SeamerMater (Professional grade) for gutter, but I am not sure which one can really do the work. Also, it is very hard to access the damaged area. There is no way to separate the two mentioned part. The only thing I hope is I can use my finger to put some kind of seal or glue along the conjunction to stop the leaking. Of course, the final way is to call an AC specialist to replace the water pan, which probably will cost me several hundred dollars. Please give me suggestions? Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
Thank you, mm, for your suggestions!
I'll try something any way before replacing the part by an AC specialist, and let you know the result. Thanks again. SZ |
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AC water leaking
I bought a tube of plumber's Epoxy Putty from Lowe's and sealed the
leaking area for the AC drain pipe. Thanks SZ |
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AC water leaking
I wonder if it [the leaking area] is actually water overflow?
Zyp "Bubba" wrote in message ... On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:51:59 -0700, wrote: I bought a tube of plumber's Epoxy Putty from Lowe's and sealed the leaking area for the AC drain pipe. Thanks SZ Atta boy, "junior". If you need, Ive got some used bubble gum, duct tape, bailing wire and some rubber bands for future repairs. Bubba |
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