Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to condensate traps having a back portion and a front portion. The back portion includes a first passage enclosed between the first wall, a second wall, and a back wall. A first opening in the back portion connects the first wall and the second wall with a first float placed over the first opening and does not travel below the first opening and is prevented from leaving the first passage by a first constriction. The front portion of the condensate trap includes a second passage enclosed between the third wall and the fourth wall. A second opening connects the third wall and the fourth wall in the front portion and a second float is placed below the second opening such that it does not travel through the second opening and is prevented from falling below a predetermined level by a second constriction.

Abstract: A furnace with a condensing heat exchanger and a pH sensor, and a method of monitoring the furnace are provided. The furnace may include a condensate collector box and/or a condensate trap. At least one of the condensate collector box and/or the condensate trap may include pH sensor (e.g., disposed within the respective component). The pH sensor is configured to measure a pH level of the condensate from the condensing heat exchanger. The furnace may include a control board configured to receive the pH level from the pH sensor. The control board may be configured to trigger a notification and/or change the operation of the furnace (e.g., to dilute the condensate) based on the received pH level. The notification may include at least one of: an illumination of an indicator disposed on the furnace, and a transmission of a signal to a communicating device such as a thermostat.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a heat exchanger of an air conditioning system includes measuring a pH level of a condensate of the heat exchanger and determining a condition of the heat exchanger in response to the pH level.

Abstract: A furnace with a condensing heat exchanger and a pH sensor, and a method of monitoring the furnace are provided. The furnace may include a condensate collector box and/or a condensate trap. At least one of the condensate collector box and/or the condensate trap may include pH sensor (e.g., disposed within the respective component). The pH sensor is configured to measure a pH level of the condensate from the condensing heat exchanger. The furnace may include a control board configured to receive the pH level from the pH sensor. The control board may be configured to trigger a notification and/or change the operation of the furnace (e.g., to dilute the condensate) based on the received pH level. The notification may include at least one of: an illumination of an indicator disposed on the furnace, and a transmission of a signal to a communicating device such as a thermostat.

Abstract: A furnace with at least one adjustable baffle assembly, a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system incorporating the same, and a method of operating the HVAC system are provided. The at least one adjustable baffle assembly is disposed adjacent to the furnace heat exchanger in the furnace. The at least one adjustable baffle assembly is configured to actuate, between a cooling position and a heating position. The at least one adjustable baffle assembly may be in a heating position when the HVAC system is in a heating mode. The at least one adjustable baffle assembly may be in a cooling position when the HVAC system is in a cooling mode. The actuation of the adjustable baffle assembly may increase the efficiency of the furnace and/or HVAC system.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to condensate traps having a back portion and a front portion. The back portion includes a first passage enclosed between the first wall, a second wall, and a back wall. A first opening in the back portion connects the first wall and the second wall with a first float placed over the first opening and does not travel below the first opening and is prevented from leaving the first passage by a first constriction. The front portion of the condensate trap includes a second passage enclosed between the third wall and the fourth wall. A second opening connects the third wall and the fourth wall in the front portion and a second float is placed below the second opening such that it does not travel through the second opening and is prevented from falling below a predetermined level by a second constriction.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a portable lamp. Various embodiments of the portable lamp comprise a base having an upper surface, a substrate coupled to the base on the upper surface of the base, the substrate including at least one surface having a plurality of light emitting units disposed thereon, the substrate being movable relative to the base to direct light emitted from the light emitting units in a desired direction, and a light-transmitting cover surrounding the substrate.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a portable lamp. Various embodiments of the portable lamp comprise a base having an upper surface, a substrate coupled to the base on the upper surface of the base, the substrate including at least one surface having a plurality of light emitting units disposed thereon, the substrate being movable relative to the base to direct light emitted from the light emitting units in a desired direction, and a light-transmitting cover surrounding the substrate.

Abstract: A spill proof shelf, a refrigerator using the same and a method of manufacturing a shelf are disclosed. The spill proof shelf has a sheet defining a main plane. The sheet includes a plurality of raised surfaces that extend from a top surface to define a spill proof area on the top surface. At least one of the raised surfaces has an end. The shelf also has a lip. The lip has a front edge and extends outward from the end of the at least one of the raised surfaces with the front edge being in a plane different from the main plane.