Hvac Drip Line Device

The present application is a continuation application of and claims priority to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/961,031 filed on Oct. 6, 2022 with claims priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 63/254,066 filed Oct. 9, 2021 which are incorporated in their entirety by reference.

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to reducing and/or eliminating sludge, bacteria growth, and/or any other element that stops the flow of fluids through a drain line. More specifically, to a method, system, and/or device that functions to reduce inhibitors to fluid (e.g., water, etc.) flow through one or more outlets of a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (“HVAC”) system.

The HVAC industry has numerous ways to transport one or more fluids and/or gases. This disclosure highlights enhanced devices, methods, and systems for transporting these one or more fluids and/or gases.

In, an illustration of a first portion of an HVAC systemis shown, according to one embodiment. The portion of the HVAC systemmay include an evaporator enclosure, a condensation drain tube, a drip pan, and/or a condensation water to outside line. In this example, condensation from one or more parts (e.g., evaporator, etc.) of the HVAC system is deposited (e.g., flows to) on the drip pan. The condensation may then flow from the drip panto the condensation water to the outside line. Further, the condensation water to the outside linemay flow to the outside portion of the condensation water to outside line(See). In one example, the condensation water may allow the growth of bacteria, sludge, or any blocking element to build up and/or grow. In one example, the bacteria growth may be based on temperature conditions and the PH level of the condensation water. The standard practice in the industry today is to vacuum out the bacteria (and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element) on a regular basis to remove this growth. In addition, a cleaning element may be utilized on a regular basis (e.g., every month, every two months, every three months, etc.) to clean out the line. All of these processes (e.g., vacuuming, utilizing a cleaning element, etc.) are completed manually which causes numerous issues. For example, there is a cost (e.g., $150 to $250) associated with having an HVAC technical person visit the unit and vacuum out and/or clean out the condensation line. In addition, the HVAC owner must remember to schedule the maintenance with the HVAC contractor and/or remember to complete the maintenance if the HVAC owner is doing this maintenance themselves. In addition, if the maintenance is not completed, then the condensation line could become clogged, which causes at least two major issues. First, the HVAC system will stop running and this normally happens when the HVAC system is needed the most (e.g., hot weather). Second, the condensation fluid overflows causing damage to drywall and/or other material which needs to be fixed and/or cleaned up. In the example of drywall being damaged, the drywall must be removed because of mold issues, new drywall must be installed, and the drywall is typically painted. In the first example where the HVAC system stops working, an HVAC technical person must come out (which can take hours or days) to fix the problem. The space that is no longer being conditioned is no longer useable for its intended purposes which reduces utilization and productivity which has a cost. Further, there is the cost for the HVAC technical person visit to fix the issue. In the second example where the condensation overflows and damages material, there may be the same cost for the HVAC technical person's visit to fix the issue, along with the cost to clean up and/or repair the damaged material.

In, an illustration of a second portion of an HVAC system is shown, according to one embodiment. The second portion of the HVAC system may include an outside portion of the condensation water to outside lineand/or a condenser unit. In one example, the water and outside temperature allow for the growth of bacteria on the condensation line, which can be seen in(reference number).

In, an illustration of a third portion of an HVAC system is shown, according to one embodiment. The third portion of the HVAC system shows an alternative design which may include an evaporator enclosure, a capfor a condensation line, and/or a condensation water to outside line. In this example, access to the condensation line is obtained via removal of the cap.

In, an illustration of a drip line deviceis shown, according to one embodiment. Drip line devicemay include a power source, a battery backup source, a reservoir, an element (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.), a levelof the element, a controller, and/or a pump. The drip line devicemay transport the elementvia the pumpto a drip panand/or condensation lineto the outside line. The transportation may occur via a first path and/or lineand/or via a second path and/or lineA. The first path and/or linemay be released into the drip panvia a spraying function, a dripping function, and/or any other function described in this disclosure. Further, the second path and/or lineA may be released into the condensation lineto the outside line via a dripping function, a spraying function, and/or any other function described in this disclosure. Further, the drip panmay receive condensation(e.g., water, etc.) from a condensation drain linewhich may come from the evaporator coil and/or any other source of condensation.

Power sourcemay be AC or DC power and utilize any voltage level. Further, power sourcecould be sourced from a utility, could be solar, could be vibrational, batteries, and/or any other power source. Battery backup sourcemay be any type of battery and/or any other power source. The reservoirmay be made of plastic, steel, glass, aluminum, copper, and/or any other building material. The elementmay be water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any combination thereof. The levelof the elementmay be 100 percent, 99 percent, 98 percent, all the way down to zero percent going in any increment from 1 percent increments to 0.1 percent increments. The controllermay utilize time, element level, sensor data, camera data, and/or any other data in this disclosure to control the amount and/or timing of a treatment material release and/or treatment procedure. The pumpmay utilize gas, electricity, liquids, and/or any other source to move one or more elements. The movement of the one or more elements may occur from the reservoirto the condensation lineand/or the drip panand/or any other locations in this disclosure.

The one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.)either cleans out the condensation line and/or changes the PH of the stream. In one example, the one or more elements flush out the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element. In another example, the one or more elements change the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces the growth of the bacteria. In another example, the one or more elements complete both tasks and flush away the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element while changing the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces bacteria growth.

In one example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 56 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery thirty days to release 4.6 ounces of elementat a flow rate of 1 ounce per second. In various examples, the flow rate that is utilized may be less than the flow rate that would cause the condensation lineand/or drip panto overflow.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 56 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery fourteen days to release 2.0 ounces of elementat a flow rate of 0.5 ounces per second into the condensation lineand/or drip pan.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 56 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery seven days to release 1.0 ounce of elementat a flow rate of 0.25 ounces per second (and/or 0.1 ounces per minute, and/or 0.1 ounces per house and/or 1.0 ounce per second) into the condensation lineand/or drip pan.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 56 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery day to release 0.15 ounces of elementat a flow rate of 0.15 ounces per second into the condensation lineand/or drip pan.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 52 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery seven days to release 1.0 ounces of elementat a flow rate of 0.2 ounces per second into the condensation lineand/or drip pan.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 100 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery 12 hours to release 0.1369 ounces of elementat a flow rate of 0.02 ounces per 30 minutes into the condensation lineand/or drip pan.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 100 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to the pumpevery 12 hours to release 0.1369 ounces of elementat a flow rate of 0.001 (or within a range of 0.0002 to 0.002 ounces per minute) ounces per minute into the condensation lineand/or drip pan.

In, an illustration of a drip line device is shown, according to one embodiment. In this example, the drip line device may include the power source, the controller, a reservoir, a first reservoir section, a second reservoir section, a first reservoir section line, a second reservoir section line, a pump input line, a pump, a pump exit line, a drip pan/line, a transceiver, a display, and/or a block diagram device.

The first reservoir sectionmay include any element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) either in liquid and/or gaseous form. The second reservoir sectionmay include any element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) in any form (e.g., liquid, gaseous, and/or solid). For example, vinegar solid tablets may be utilized and transported to the drip pan/line. In another example, a slurry of water, vinegar, and a bleach solid (e.g., small tablet) may be injected by the pumpinto the drip pan/linevia the first reservoir section lineand second reservoir section line. The transceivermay communicate to and from the drip line device to another device and/or a remote device (e.g., mobile phone, etc.). The displaymay display the status of the drip line device, the status of any part of the total system (e.g., cartridge level, PH level of water in condensation line, condensation line characteristics, and/or any other information disclosed in this disclosure). The block diagram devicemay be any device and/or module disclosed in.

In one example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 40 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure) in the first reservoir section. Further, the reservoir may hold a volume of 20 ounces of a lubrication element in the second reservoir section. In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementand the lubrication element based on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 2 ounces of element(e.g., 80% vinegar and 20% water) and 0.5 ounces of lubrication element into the pump input line, which then gets transported by the pumpevery fourteen days to drip pan/lineat a flow rate of 1.25 ounces per second.

In another example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 50 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure) in the first reservoir section. Further, the reservoir may hold a volume of 50 ounces of sodium hydroxide in the second reservoir section. In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the first element (e.g., 50% vinegar and 50% water) and the sodium hydroxide based on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 3 ounces of the first element and 3 ounces of sodium hydroxide into the pump input line, which then gets transported by the pumpevery thirty days to drip pan/lineat a flow rate of 0.5 ounces per minute.

In another example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 26 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure) in solid form (e.g., tablets, powder, etc.). In this example, the controllermay control the dropping of a tablet or an amount of powder based on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 0.5 ounces of the element in solid form every fourteen days to drip pan/line.

The one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.)either cleans out the condensation line and/or changes the PH of the stream. In one example, the one or more elements flush out the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element. In another example, the one or more elements change the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces the growth of the bacteria. In another example, the one or more elements complete both tasks and flush away the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element while changing the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces bacteria growth.

In, an illustration of a drip line deviceis shown, according to one embodiment. The drip line devicemay include a reservoir, a block diagram device, and/or an attachment device. In this example, a drip pan/linemay receive condensation(e.g., water, etc.) from a condensation drain linewhich may come from the evaporator coil and/or any other source of condensation. Further, in this example, an element (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) from reservoirmay be gravity fed and/or delivered (via a pump and/or any other device from this disclosure) to the drip pan/line.

In this example, block diagram devicemay be any device and/or module discussed inand/or any other device and/or module discussed in this disclosure. The attachment devicemay be a strap, clip, hook, nail, adhesive, Velcro, magnet, and/or any other attachment device to secure drip line deviceto drip pan/line.

In one example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 60 ounces of element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In one example, no controllermay be utilized because the elementis gravity fed into the drip pan/lineorat a flow rate (range of 0.00011 ounces per minute to 0.00022 ounces per minute).

In another example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 60 ounces of element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In one example, no controllermay be utilized because the elementis gravity fed into the drip pan/lineorat a flow rate (range of 0.00023 ounces per minute to 0.001 ounces per minute).

In another example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 60 ounces of element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In one example, no controllermay be utilized because the elementis gravity fed into the drip pan/lineorat a flow rate (range of 0.001 ounces per minute to 0.01 ounces per minute).

In another example, the reservoir may hold a volume of 100 ounces of element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In one example, no controllermay be utilized because the elementis gravity fed into the drip pan/lineorat a flow rate (range of 0.001 ounces per minute to 0.01 ounces per minute).

The one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.)either cleans out the condensation line and/or changes the PH of the stream. In one example, the one or more elements flush out the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element. In another example, the one or more elements change the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces the growth of the bacteria. In another example, the one or more elements complete both tasks and flush away the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element while changing the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces bacteria growth.

In another example, a replacement drip pan or a drip pan cover may replace and/or cover an existing drip pan. The replacement drip pan or drip pan cover may be made of a non-corrosive material to avoid any corrosion issues.

In, an illustration of a drip line deviceis shown, according to one embodiment. The drip line devicemay include a power source, a controller, a backup power source, a reservoir, an element (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) in the reservoir, a cap, and/or a pump. In this example, drip line deviceis placed over an entrance to a condensation line(See), which allows for a delivered element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) to be delivered from the reservoirto the condensation line.

In this example, the pumpis located at the bottom of the reservoirand draws one or more elements out of the reservoirand transports the one or more drawn elements to the condensation line.

In one example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 25 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 1 ounce of element(e.g., 100% vinegar) via the pumpevery fourteen days to condensation lineat a flow rate of 0.25 ounces per minute (and/or 1 ounce per second, and/or 0.5 ounces per second). A released elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 12 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controllermay control the flow of the elementbased on time data. In this example, the controllermay send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 1 ounce of element(e.g., 100% vinegar) via the pumpevery thirty days to condensation lineat a flow rate of 0.5 ounces per minute. The released elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

The one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.)either cleans out the condensation line and/or changes the PH of the stream. In one example, the one or more elements flush out the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element. In another example, the one or more elements change the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces the growth of the bacteria. In another example, the one or more elements complete both tasks and flush away the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element while changing the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces bacteria growth.

In, another illustration of a drip line deviceis shown, according to one embodiment. Drip line devicemay include an element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) located inside of a reservoir. In this example, a delivered element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) is fed by gravity to a condensation line.

In this example, there is no pump, power supply, and/or controller. In this example, the one or more elementsare transported out of the reservoirvia gravity. In this example, a flow rate may be determined by one or more orifices and/or any other flow control device in this document.

In one example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 18 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the flow rate is determined by one or more flow controls (e.g., orifices, etc.). In this example, one or more flow controls may release 3 ounces of element(e.g., 10-20% vinegar) on a 30 day schedule to condensation lineat a flow rate of 0.1 ounces per day. A released elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

In one example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 36 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the flow rate is determined by one or more flow controls (e.g., orifices, etc.). In this example, one or more flow controls may release 3 ounces of element(e.g., 10-20% vinegar) on a 30 day schedule to condensation lineat a flow rate of 0.1 ounces per day. A released elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

In one example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 72 ounces of element(e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the flow rate is determined by one or more flow controls (e.g., orifices, etc.). In this example, one or more flow controls may release 6 ounces of element(e.g., 10-20% vinegar) on a 30 day schedule to condensation lineat a flow rate of 0.2 ounces per day. A released elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

In every example disclosed in this disclosure, the flow rate may be any number between 0.05 ounces, 0.06 ounces, 0.07 ounces, 0.08 ounces, 0.09 ounces, 0.1 ounces, . . . , 2.9 ounces, 3.0 ounces, 3.1 ounces, . . . 5.7 ounces, 5.8 ounces, 5.0 ounces, and 6.0 ounces a day. In every example disclosed in this disclosure, the flow rate may be any number between 0.0001 ounces, 0.0002 ounces, 0.0003 ounces, 0.0004 ounces, 0.0005 ounces, 0.0006 ounces, . . . , 0.01 ounces, 0.011 ounces, 0.012 ounces, . . . 0.5 ounces, 0.51 ounces, . . . , 3.9 ounces, and 4.0 ounces a second. In every example disclosed in this disclosure, the flow rate may be any number between 0.0001 ounces, 0.0002 ounces, 0.0003 ounces, 0.0004 ounces, 0.0005 ounces, 0.0006 ounces, . . . , 0.01 ounces, 0.011 ounces, 0.012 ounces, . . . 0.5 ounces, 0.51 ounces, . . . , 3.9 ounces, and 4.0 ounces a minute. In every example disclosed in this disclosure, the flow rate may be any number between 0.0001 ounces, 0.0002 ounces, 0.0003 ounces, 0.0004 ounces, 0.0005 ounces, 0.0006 ounces, . . . , 0.01 ounces, 0.011 ounces, 0.012 ounces, . . . 0.5 ounces, 0.51 ounces, . . . , 3.9 ounces, 4.0 ounces, . . . , 5.9 ounces, and 6.0 ounces per hour.

The one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.)either cleans out the condensation line and/or changes the PH of the stream. In one example, the one or more elements flush out the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element. In another example, the one or more elements change the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces the growth of the bacteria. In another example, the one or more elements complete both tasks and flush away the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element while changing the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces bacteria growth.

In, an illustration of sludge, bacteria growth, or another element blocking the flow of fluids out of an HVAC system is shown, according to one embodiment. In this example, an outside portion of a condensation line shows a line blocking element (e.g., sludge, bacteria growth, etc.) located on the outlet of the outside portion of the condensation line. This line blocking element may be in any position and/or location of the condensation line.

In, an illustration of sludge, bacteria growth, or another blocking element after removal from the HVAC system is shown, according to one embodiment. In this example, a blocking element (e.g., sludge, bacteria growth, etc.) was removed from the condensation line. As shown in this example, the blocking element can be of significant length relative to the condensation line's length.

In, another illustration of a drip line deviceis shown, according to one embodiment. Drip line devicemay include a gas source(e.g., air, etc.), a gas pump, a pump outlet line, a pressure control valve, a connection device, an orifice, an orifice pressure bypass, a reservoir inlet line, a filler cap, a reservoirwith an element (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.), and/or a reservoir outlet line. In this example, a delivered element(e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) is fed into an HVAC drip line to atmosphere line.

In this example, the gas pumputilizes a gas (e.g. air) to generate pressure which is controlled by the pressure control valveto push one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) out of the reservoirto the HVAC drip line to atmosphere line. In this example, the orifice pressure bypassis utilized as a pressure release device. In addition, the filler capallows for the refilling of the reservoirwith one or more elements.

In one example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 35 ounces of element (e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, a controller may control the flow of the element based on time data. In this example, the controller may send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 2 ounces of element (e.g., 100% vinegar) via the gas pumpevery twenty-one days to the HVAC drip line to atmosphere lineat a flow rate of 0.75 ounces per minute. A delivered elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

In another example, the reservoirmay hold a volume of 64 ounces of element (e.g., vinegar (e.g., (5% percent vinegar, 10% vinegar, . . . , 100% vinegar) and/or water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, and/or any other element disclosed in this disclosure). In this example, the controller may control the flow of the element based on time data. In this example, the controller may send a signal to one or more release devices (discussed in various sections of this disclosure) to release 3 ounces of element(e.g., 30% vinegar) via the gas pumpevery twenty-one days to the HVAC drip line to atmosphere lineat a flow rate of 0.75 ounces per minute. A delivered elementis shown entering the condensation linein.

The one or more elements (e.g., water, sodium hydroxide, vinegar, chlorine, bleach, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, detergent, etc.) either clean out the condensation line and/or change the PH of the stream. In one example, the one or more elements flush out the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element. In another example, the one or more elements change the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces the growth of the bacteria. In another example, the one or more elements complete both tasks and flush away the bacteria and/or sludge and/or any other blocking element while changing the PH level of the stream which either eliminates or reduces bacteria growth.

In, an illustration of a drip line deviceis shown, according to one embodiment. Drip line devicemay include a reservoir(or a snap in cartridge), a power source, a controller, a power supply connection, a first snap-in-place device, a second snap-in-place device, a ledge, a funnel, one or more magnets, a power/control line, a ball, a head pressure line, a connection from the drip line device to condensation line element, and/or a drip line device housing. In this example, a condensation linehas a condensation line entry point.