When the air conditioner is operating on the outdoor andThe external unit condenses water, which is drained through the drainage holes. Let's figure out how to drain the condensate from the air conditioner into the sewer.
It is essential to install a condensate drain for the air conditioner.
Pros and cons of condensate removal options
There are 4 ways to remove the resulting water:
Let's consider the features of water drainage into the sewer. Return to the table of contents</a>
Materials used
Location of air conditioners and the device of the pump for condensate drainage. Connecting the air conditioner drainage to the sewer may require the following materials:
- tubes made of polypropylene for draining condensate, with a diameter of 20-25 mm;
- Drain hoses - are a flexible corrugated pipe with a diameter of 16 or 20 mm;
- drainage siphon - can be replaced by simple bending of the hose, forming a hydraulic seal;
- adapters;
- seals;
- heat insulation - prevents the formation of condensate on the surface of the branch pipe;
- clamp connecting - excludes the possibility of leaks in the place of connection of the drain pipe of the unit to the drainage pipe;
- for pipes – allows to avoid pipe deformation, it is recommended to install every meter;
- pump - is used when it is impossible to drain condensate by gravity.
The purchase of materials should be carried out according to calculations made on the basis of the scheme according to which the condensate from the air conditioner will be discharged into the domestic sewerage system. Return to the table of contents</a>
Arrangement of the condensate drain of the air conditioner into the sewer
Correct placement of pipes for drainagecondensate. To organize the drainage of water from the external unit, it is necessary to drill a hole in the wall. This hole must be well protected from moisture and wind. If the drainage hoses are installed incorrectly, moisture from the drain pipe can wash away the hole from the outside of the house wall. In the walls of the room, grooves are made and pipes are laid in them, through which condensate from the air conditioner is drained into the sewer. When combining branches from several air conditioners into one line, it may be necessary to increase the diameter of the drainage hoses. Additional protection is provided by insulating the route with a corrugated pipe or vinyl tape. The air conditioner can be discharged into the sink drain or into a pipe leading to the riser. The use of a water seal created by bending the hose is not recommended if the air conditioner does not operate regularly. The water in the pipe will dry out and will not stop the spread of sewer odors into the apartment. We recommend not to save money and purchase a full-fledged drainage siphon with a check valve. The use of pumps also has its drawbacks: it creates additional noise, requires preventive maintenance, and sometimes emergency repair of the pump. After connecting all systems, a test discharge of water is carried out into the air conditioner drainage trays. After checking the tightness of all joints, they begin to seal the grooves. Properly organized drainage from air conditioners to the sewer will effectively protect against leaks, will not allow the appearance of foreign odors in the room, and does not require frequent and expensive maintenance.
