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mermaidlove
Jun 17, 2009, 12:01 PM
how do i flush my condensation line w/o co2 tank ? thanks

Hot Corn Bread
Jun 17, 2009, 04:11 PM
Go to the outside end of the drain hose and hook up a wet vac or other hi suction .

mygirlsdad77
Jun 17, 2009, 04:24 PM
Good advice from hcb. Usually a plugged condensate line doesnt require high pressure to clear. Even sucking or blowing on it will usually do the trick. Careful when sucking as you dont want to swallow a bunch of gunk. Or even just an air compressor with the right bit will work wonders.

Hot Corn Bread
Jun 17, 2009, 05:09 PM
Surely you Jest? But if you are 77 and have done that , OK. I think I'll pass that type of cleanout.
A wet vac is also good for cleaning out sink drains, stopped up commodes,and stray cats.

mygirlsdad77
Jun 17, 2009, 05:30 PM
Not 77, just my screen name. Shopvac for plugged toilets, and sink drains. ok.

Joshdta
Jun 17, 2009, 06:57 PM
Look for a clean out right before the condensate trap.

Hot Corn Bread
Jun 20, 2009, 04:23 PM
Look for a clean out right before the condensate trap.
I have never seen a trap on a drain line ???
Every drain line I ever saw was not consumer friendly. I found "suck em out" saved sawing into and glue back.:)

Joshdta
Jun 20, 2009, 04:28 PM
I always install a clean out right befor the p trap so that it is easy to clean. What do you mean you have never seen a trap in a drain line? If there was no trap to clog then there would be no use to clean the line.

Hot Corn Bread
Jun 20, 2009, 06:47 PM
we alway install a clean out right befor the p trap so that it is easy to clean. WHat do you mean you have never seen a trap in a drain line? If there was no trap to clog then there would be no use to clean the line.

True enought. I never been in a P trap. The original poster hasn't responded so we are spinning our wheels and not going anywhere. I think we are talking about draining the condensated water from a central air conditioning unit from the house. Am I confuzzidated?

mygirlsdad77
Jun 22, 2009, 03:37 PM
Most drains on a-coils require a p-trap(per install instructions) to avoid air blowing out the drain, usally have a an open vent by way of tee.