Thats not abnormal.

 

I never wire them up to shut off the fan, just the outdoor unit. That way, if drain clogged up in the winter, you would still have aux heat. And wouldn't need to call someone out at 2 AM for no heat due to a clogged drain. Not to mention it would protect your pipes from freezing.

 

I wire to shut off everything. Better, quicker indication something is wrong. also 95% furnaces produce water too.

 

It's all a matter of opinion, but I would rather have water damage from a condensing furnace than have pipes freeze and burst because the furnace shut down. There are pros and cons to both.

 

Is my unit wired incorrectly or is it designed for just the outside compressor to shut down?

 

Its a choose that the tech or HVAC company makes. Your system was never designed to have a wet/float switch. It is wired appropriately.

 

It's fine. The switch is an aftermarket accessory that can be wired several different ways. As long as the compressor stops on a trip you're ok.

 

As for the wiring of the safety, there may be a code issue. I have no idea in Fl, but in my jurisdiction they want the entire unit shut down!!! As I am in a region that does freeze, I think this is beyond stupid.
This being said, check your code and wire it accordingly.

Personally, I wire the safety to shut off the item in question. In your case it is the outdoor unit. It could be a humidifier or any other accessory.

As for the water, usually the water being produced is minimal like you think, but there is some residual moisture on the coil and/or in the pan that needs to drain. There could be a situation where the unit freezes up and then there is even more water as this thaws/defrosts.

Last thought/question, why is this now come up as an issue?

 

Thanks PACNW. As for your question as to why is it now an issue after I had it installed 4 years ago.......I just happened to pull the safety float for no other reason than to see how it works only to find out it doesn't. In the 16 years I've owned my present home, I've never had any drainage issues as I am diligent in treating the lines with vinegar every month or so and when I park my car in the garage (location of air handler) I always check around the base of the handler for moisture. I'm pretty anal which explains my post.