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Andy Jarchow
11-10-2010, 10:20 PM
Hello all,

Do you ever see the condensate line from the furnace/ac unit drain into a small hole in the basement floor. The hole is just large enough for the condensate line to fit into.
Is this ok?
Where does the water go? Are they tied into the drain tile, sewer or does the water just go under the slab?
How do you home inspectors comment on this?

Thank you for your help!

Rod Butler
11-11-2010, 10:54 PM
Oops. Doesn't sound right. What does it look like?

John Arnold
11-12-2010, 04:39 AM
see this thread:
http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-hvac-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/19753-condensate-drains-through-bsmt-floor.html

Andy Jarchow
11-12-2010, 05:16 AM
Thanks John and Rob.

I checked out that thread. That helps.

Have a great day!

mk

Eric Barker
11-12-2010, 09:12 PM
I had this today. In answer to where the water goes.....

Steven Saville
11-13-2010, 05:23 PM
Most likely 1-1/4" PVC pipe under slab running to sump pump basin. In our locale condensate is not allowed to enter sanitary sewer system but must be discharged to surface (usually through sump pump or by use of s.mall condensate pump adjacent to HVAC)