{"product_id":"coolguard-fs3-drain-pan-float-switch-condensate-overflow-safety-switch","title":"CoolGuard® FS3 Drain Pan Float Switch, 24VAC Condensate Overflow Safety Switch for HVAC Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoolGuard® FS3 Drain Pan Float Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Your HVAC System from Costly Water Damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater damage caused by clogged condensate drains can quickly lead to expensive repairs, ceiling damage, mold growth, and HVAC system failures. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoolGuard® FS3\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrain Pan Float Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides dependable \u003cstrong\u003eoverflow\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eprotection\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eautomatically\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshutting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edown\u003c\/strong\u003e your \u003cstrong\u003eheating\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eequipment\u003c\/strong\u003e before \u003cstrong\u003econdensate\u003c\/strong\u003e can \u003cstrong\u003eoverflow\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003edrain pan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for both residential and light commercial HVAC systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eFS3\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously monitors water levels inside the condensate drain pan. 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HVAC systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoolGuard FS3 Drain Pan Float Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty Steel Mounting Bracket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about the CoolGuard® FS3 Drain Pan Float Switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the CoolGuard FS3 Float Switch do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FS3 detects rising condensate water caused by a clogged drain line and automatically shuts down the HVAC system before the drain pan overflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a float switch prevent water damage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs water rises inside the drain pan, the float activates and interrupts the 24VAC thermostat circuit, shutting off the air conditioner until the blockage is cleared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be installed on an auxiliary drain pan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The FS3 is designed for installation on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboth primary and auxiliary condensate drain pans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with off-center drain pan installations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The adjustable mounting design allows installation even when the drain pan is not perfectly centered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage does the FS3 operate on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe switch operates on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24VAC Class 2 thermostat circuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this compatible with most HVAC systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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