carrier weathermaker 9200
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02-04-09, 12:51 PM
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carrier weathermaker 9200
Hi,
I have a carrier 9200 with a minor annoyance, there is a reservoir attached near the bottom filled with stagnant water.
There is a pump/float that sits on top of this. The water is spilling over the top of this reservoir creating somewhat of a mess on the floor.
I did unplug the pump, removed it and checked to see if it operates and it appears that it is, my question: what is this thing and why the spillage?
Appreciate any advice.
I have a carrier 9200 with a minor annoyance, there is a reservoir attached near the bottom filled with stagnant water.
There is a pump/float that sits on top of this. The water is spilling over the top of this reservoir creating somewhat of a mess on the floor.
I did unplug the pump, removed it and checked to see if it operates and it appears that it is, my question: what is this thing and why the spillage?
Appreciate any advice.
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02-04-09, 01:01 PM
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I believe what you are describing is the condensate pump. This is used to eliminate the condensation from your furnace and a/c. by pumping it into a drain, sink etc.. If the motor on this pump is running check the plastic tubing that goes to the drain for kinks. If no motor or no kinks you will probably need to replace the pump. Also if this pump has a plug make sure it is plugged in.
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02-04-09, 01:14 PM
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Appreciate your reply, I didnt see any hose going to a drain nor do I recall one being there when I purchased the house several years ago. Wish the former owner would have left the owners manual. 
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02-04-09, 02:02 PM
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Meaning the pump runs when plugged in, what I did find however, after removing the pump cover (little giant pump vcma-15ul) was that the pump runs continuously unless the float is all the way "up".
Looking at the micro-switch, it appears something may be missing from the thin metal switch lever as there is a hole in the blade that may have held some type of block/step.
I believe the pump stopped operating due to the gunk build-up in the water reservoir causing the float to stick.
Trying to find a picture of the pump switch now.
Looking at the micro-switch, it appears something may be missing from the thin metal switch lever as there is a hole in the blade that may have held some type of block/step.
I believe the pump stopped operating due to the gunk build-up in the water reservoir causing the float to stick.
Trying to find a picture of the pump switch now.
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02-04-09, 02:14 PM
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UPDATE:
Contacted little giant direct, tech support was fantastic!
The tech noted its common for the micro-switch to go bad if it sits too long without activation.
I appreciate everybody`s help in this matter.
Contacted little giant direct, tech support was fantastic!
The tech noted its common for the micro-switch to go bad if it sits too long without activation.
I appreciate everybody`s help in this matter.
#7
02-04-09, 02:43 PM
Several of these type pumps I have taken them apart to analyze. The theory of operation is straightforward. So then if you expose the inerds, you can see what is really happening. You can play around with float lever/switch, dump water in it, or whatever, and see.
