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Old 07-09-2008, 09:21 AM
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Re: AC condensate drain arrangement
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Originally Posted by David Banks View Post
Improperly sloped or sagging condensate lines can be another thing to watch for. Just had a contractor friend tell me that he did a renovation and added central AC in attic. Long condensate line with elbow. Owner called him last week says ceiling and walls wet. He rushed over and due to sag in condensate line water stayed in line and froze during the winter and elbow broke apart. This job never ends!
David,

Wouldn't a water filled trap pose the same problem?

Not being in freezing country, I've never thought about that. That could be a problem for every AHU in an attic, couldn't it?
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