EZ Trap 83406 (EZT-406) 18" Standard Flexible Rod Cleaning Brush
A flexible cleaning brush used to clean inside EZ Trap transparent condensate traps (and related EZ Trap condensate management components) to help clear debris and restore proper drainage.
Key Features:
- 18" length
- Product type: Brush
- Described use: Used to clean inside EZ Trap transparent traps with a flexible rod
- RectorSeal (EZ Trap brand owner) describes the EZ Trap cleaning brush as an easy cleaning brush for EZ Trap condensate traps and overflow switches
- Manufacturer listings describe the rod differently in different places (one page states an 18" flexible stainless rod, while another EZT406 listing notes a 12" plastic rod) - the provided sources do not reconcile this discrepancy
Compatibility & Applications:
- Intended for cleaning EZ Trap transparent traps and, per the manufacturer, EZ Trap condensate traps and overflow switches
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: 83406 (EZT-406)
Installation & Operation Notes:
- Use/maintenance should be performed by a qualified HVAC technician (or experienced maintenance personnel), following the condensate trap/overflow switch service instructions for the specific equipment
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Used as a maintenance tool when condensate components are restricted/dirty (example from reviews: unclogging a furnace overflow trap)
- If drainage issues persist after cleaning, follow the HVAC system's service documentation to diagnose the underlying cause (the provided sources do not include diagnostic procedures)
User Reviews & Q&A Summary:
- Reviews describe it as effective for its intended purpose, including unclogging a furnace overflow trap
- Users report it working well to clean an HVAC condensate trap (one review mentions using it on an Armstrong air handler condensate trap) and even for a non-HVAC drain-trap cleaning use
- A negative theme is reach: one reviewer says the handle is too short for their situation
- Q&A: SupplyHouse staff states the brush head is 1.5" wide