Re: Ademco Zone Type for Drain Pan

["rahouston@xxxxxxxxxxx" <rahouston@xxxxxxxxx>]

Crash:

I picked up the small "float" switch from Ebay last week for less than
$16 (includes shipping).  It's a normally closed design that is
supposed to be wired into the thermostat, so that if the float rises,
the circuit is broken, shutting down the AC unit.  However, like you, I
didn't want to install it that way, but just want to be notified that
water is leaking into the secondary "back up" drain pan.  So, I put it
on a wireless zone on my panel.

If you're interested in more details about the switch or the Ebay link,
let me know, and I'll forward the information to you.

Regards,

Rob



Crash Gordon wrote:
> GReat idea...mine just overflowed last week..what a pita. I'm gonna do the
> same thing, they (air cond industry) makes a float valve that also will shut
> the ac unit down - I think it fits in the overflow pipe (I haven't found the
> device yet though, but my ac repair guy wanted 150 bucks for just the
> part...I must be in the wrong business!)
>
>
> "Rob Houston" <rahouston@(removethis)hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:44f20ce0$0$97242$892e7fe2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | Hi, all:
> |
> | I'm adding a water sensor on the backup drain pan for my attic air
> | conditioning unit.  I can't remember what zone type to use for an Ademco
> 15P
> | panel.  If the sensor trips, I want the signal to be sent to the central
> | station (so that my cell phone will receive a text message), but I don't
> | want the local siren to sound.  Keypad beeping is also fine.
> |
> | So, would the zone type by 24hr. auxilliary?
> |
> | Thanks, in advance, for your help!
> |
> | Rob Houston
> |
> |