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    Sep 30, 2007, 09:34 AM
    Drilling Directly into Drain Pipe to Drain A/C Unit
    I have a portable AC unit which spits out about five gallons of water per day (I live in Florida) which I have been emptying into a bucket.

    My goal is to create a drain that the AC unit can drain directly into. I have located a drain pipe (coming from a bathroom faucet) that I can easily access.

    My question is, can I just drill a hole into the drain pipe and insert and seal w/ pvc glue a smaller PVC pipe which I could then hook the AC unit up to? I figured this would be much easier than having to plumb in a T joint (I think that's what its called).

    If this is possible, would I need to make a trap or could I just have it directly hooked up?

    Thanks!

    Greg
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    Sep 30, 2007, 09:41 AM
    My question is, can I just drill a hole into the drain pipe and insert a smaller PVC pipe which I could then hook the AC unit up to? I of course would properly seal it.
    If this is possible, would I need to make a trap or could I just have it directly hooked up?
    In my area it's against code to discharge anything except sewage and gray water into a public sewer system. Having said that, if you must discharge into the drainage system you will have to trap it, (they sell 3/4" PVC traps for AC condensate). If you don't trap the AC line you will be allowing sewer gas to enter your home. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 30, 2007, 09:53 AM
    Speedball You Are Awesome!! I Had No Idea I Would Get An Answer Thqt Quickly. You Rule!!
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