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HVAC Air Trap Waterless Traps for HVAC Condensate Removal

Des Champs HVAC Air-Trap™ waterless trap allows liquid condensate to drain from the HVAC equipment and simultaneously prevents air from entering or escaping from the equipment.  

HVAC Air Trap - P Series - Positive Pressure Waterless Trap - Des Champs Technologies
HVAC Air Trap - N Series - Negative Pressure Waterless Trap - Des Champs Technologies

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HVAC Air Trap - RLC Series - Residential - Lite Commercial Positive / Negative Pressure Waterless Trap - Des Champs Technologies
HVAC Air Trap - FCN Series - Compact Residential - Lite Commercial Negative Pressure Waterless Trap - Des Champs Technologies
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HVAC Air Trap - FCN Series - Compact Residential - Lite Commercial Negative Pressure Waterless Trap - Des Champs Technologies

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Air-Traps Meet IMC® Code Section M307.2.4.1

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Positive Pressure, Low Profile 0 - 40" WC Waterless Trap

RESIDENTIAL  •  COMMERCIAL  •  INDUSTRIAL  •  INSTITUTIONAL

Solves Common Issues Associated with Standard P-traps

• Operates Dry — Eliminating:

    - Freezing and breaking

    - Dryouts

    - Sludge buildup

    - Geyser effect

    - Mold and mildew caused by geyser effect

• Prevents air leakage

• Reduces trap height requirement by 1/2

• Predesigned — eliminating field-designed errors

It's Time to Reconsider the Use of P-Traps for HVAC Condensate Removal - HVAC Air-Trap Waterless Traps by Des Champs Technologies
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Latest Additions

PBS Segment on HVAC Air-Trap

A 7+ minute PBS segment on the HVAC Air-Trap that is currently airing.

Customer Air-Trap Installations

A video montage of HVAC Air-Trap installations over the years.

An Air-Trap™ to the Rescue?     

The HVAC Jerks Podcast

The HVAC Jerks speak with Connie Loughhead, President of Des Champs Technologies. An entertaining conversation about the origins of the HVAC Air-Trap, how the Air-Traps operate and the many resulting benefits — an in-depth discussion and analysis of the Air-Trap. June 2023

The HVAC Jerks Podcast, HVAC Air- Trap, Connie Loughhead, Des Champs Technologies

P, N, RLC, FCN, PLP, Furnace Series and Venturi Lift System HVAC Air-Traps are Patented:

US9777957B1    US10775073B2    US11231203B1    US10605480B1    US11060786B1

Patented

2024 Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes - HVAC Air-Trap

Review of how HVAC Condensate Traps are to Function as set Forth in the 2024 Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes

by Nicholas H. Des Champs

Ph.D., PE, ASHRAE Fellow