How to Install a Condensate Pump - Little Giant, etc. (full steps with drain hose install) 

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It’s been fine so far. My ac doesn’t run non stop. Only needs to pump few times a day.

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It works fine with out it. I haven’t yet but will at some point. .

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Sounds like it is. Or the float switch is jammed to on. Make sure nothing is holding it

You need the water to drain somewhere. Pipe should have been connected. I did video on that too, check it out. Some people drill hole in the foundation so can drain into the ground from the pipe . I did the pump was best option for me. Won’t mess up your plumbing but you really want that pipe going to your bathroom . If anything try to connect to drain plumbing . Seems to much work though.

In case you have it sitting all the way against bottom. But can make it shorter. Also actually should elevate the pump few inches of ground. That will make easier for removal and maintenance

That’s if you connecting to the heating /cooling system. I didn’t do that part.

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Yeah. Just used the clamps i had 👊 Yeah I needed extra tubing. Over 20ft

Check that thread safety float switch is not stuck

it was mentioned that it should be done, but i just wasn't showing that part. the cables can be connected at anytime after.

Yes but I was hoping you would show us how it’s done because that’s a very important step. So in your next video can you show us Thanks

The two wires from the pump are connected as follows : On your furnace connection there are wires listed just as on your thermostat. Disconnect the R (red wire)from your furnace side and connect it to one side of the pump wires (doesn’t matter which wire on the pump). Last step is to connect the final wire of the pump to the same spot where you disconnected the R (Red wire) from the furnace. Done. Now the Furnace/Air handler will shut down if the pump fails.

Yes it’s needed, otherwise water might not drain, More details: In an AC unit, the P-trap serves a crucial purpose. When moist air hits something cold, the water condenses out of the air and collects on the cold surface. Air conditioning units pull a lot of water out of the air, which is why they have a special drain for this condensation. However, AC units have negative air pressure inside them when running. This means that air is being sucked through the air conditioner instead of blown through, so the inside of the air conditioner is at a lower pressure than the outside air. This presents a problem for the condensation drain. Since the AC unit is at a negative pressure relative to the outside air, the outside air will rush into the AC unit through any openings, including the condensation drain. Without a P-trap, this rushing air can prevent the water from exiting through the drain, causing it to build up in your AC unit and potentially causing damage to your property. A P-trap creates an airlock which then forces the water down the pipes and drains properly, preventing any potential damage or leaks.

No water in it outside unless pumping out. Also not using ac in the winter during those temps. So all should be good

wasn't doing it at the moment.

Or is the check valve on the actual system where you connected the tube? I’m an idiot so bear with me. Haha

No don’t think it does. It will pump out what’s needed. When ac running it goes on few times in a day. So constantly moving it. Maybe for winter when not using it , disconnect hose so can drain out. So water does not sit in it. I might do that.

Check valve is in black piece on pump

Dang u gotta buncha little ghosts floating around lol. My tubing drains into the laundry tub and it's zip tied in the floorboards above my head, is that little catch thing a must because I just bought and installed a new one of these and after only a few hours of working just fine, I killed it I guess. Now I'm collecting water in a 5 gallon bucket trying to figure out what to do lol.

I think this was 1/2. But might depend on your setup

Or actually 1”

is the r wire hot or how maany volts is it?

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