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    Aug 25, 2012, 06:48 AM
    What causes the overflow drain to drip
    There is dripping water from the overfolw pipe above my upstairs window onto my patio roof. I tried water & bleach soultion once this week, but still hear and see the dripping.
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    Aug 26, 2012, 07:17 AM
    That is a safety device. Check the unit for a plugged drain.

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