Where Does the Water from my Condensate Drain Go? - Ask the Expert Episode 211

"To where does the condensate pump remove the condensation?" Okay, what they're talking about is like say you've got a mini-split and you've got the air handler, you might want to get a condensate pump to put inside the air handler so that the water comes out. Maybe you couldn't use the gravity of the condensate drain because you had to have it sloped weird or you wanted to put the air handler in the basement or something. In that case, yeah, you would want to get a condensate pump to get the water out of the air handler so you doesn't overflow and run down your walls. Where does the water go? Outside your house. That's the best place. Outside and on the ground. Have more questions? Just ask them in the comments below or on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Harvey Griffin
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If this is a normal problem the unit should come with a condensate pump
Kyle
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This is not a typical problem for a ductless mini-split. Most do not need a condensate pump.
Lisa
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You are funny. I bet you know that. I just happened in your error video.
Kyle
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Thank you!
Jeff
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You are so goofy...? For the MrCool Universal in the horizontal position there are two drain holes to use. Do you need to use both or just one to drain the condensate.
Dan Danowski
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It depends on your local code. If it is not being installed in an attic then normally only the primary drain is plumbed to a trap. In an attic installation many local codes require an auxiliary drain pan and plumbing for the secondary drain.
Jamie tuttle
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So if I’m Installing a mini split in my basement can I run the condensate line into a hole I have in my basement floor for flooding or does it have to go outside because my air handler will be below my air conditioner pump that’s going outside
Dan Danowski
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In terms of function, it doesn't matter where the condensate goes. Provided your local codes don't have a problem, it should be fine.
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