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vtmusiclover
Sep 23, 2016, 12:40 PM
Hi,

We have a furnace that has a condensate pump attached to it to pump condensate into a drain line at the point where a sink drains. This has been working well for 20+ years with no problems.

Now, we are installing a new water heater that also needs a condensate connection.

Can I install a T junction at the point where the 3/8" condensate tube attaches to the pvc in order to route the condensate from both the furnace and the water heater to the same drain?

My concern is that the condensate from one pump will be sent to the other pump! If this is a valid concern, what is the best approach here?

Thanks!

ma0641
Sep 23, 2016, 01:11 PM
Put a small inline check valve or find out if the pump already has one.

vtmusiclover
Sep 23, 2016, 05:42 PM
Both pumps have check valves on their outlets. So I'm cool to use a T?

Thanks!

ma0641
Sep 24, 2016, 06:18 AM
Should work. I would test to be sure. Good luck

vtmusiclover
Sep 24, 2016, 06:37 AM
Should work. I would test to be sure. Good luck

Awesome, thanks.