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    Jun 17, 2009, 12:01 PM
    Ac condensation line clogged
    How do I flush my condensation line w/o co2 tank ? Thanks
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    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 .
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    Jun 17, 2009, 04:24 PM

    Good advice from hcb. Usually a plugged condensate line doesn't require high pressure to clear. Even sucking or blowing on it will usually do the trick. Careful when sucking as you don't want to swallow a bunch of gunk. Or even just an air compressor with the right bit will work wonders.
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    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.
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    Jun 17, 2009, 05:30 PM

    Not 77, just my screen name. Shopvac for plugged toilets, and sink drains. OK.
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    Jun 17, 2009, 06:57 PM

    Look for a clean out right before the condensate trap.
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    Jun 20, 2009, 04:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Joshdta View Post
    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.:)
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    Jun 20, 2009, 04:28 PM

    I always install a clean out right before 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.
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    Jun 20, 2009, 06:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Joshdta View Post
    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 enough. 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?
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    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, usually have a an open vent by way of tee.
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    Sep 26, 2011, 07:25 AM
    Try using a wet vac attachment called the diyvac .Fits great on 2.5 inch wet vac hose and has a fitting on the other end to attach to your condensate line pipe outside .They are on eBay for $20+ or www.diyvac.com
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