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Old 09-11-2020, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Here is a link to the Drain King 345, on Amazon for $12. You stick the rubber end into the condensate drain line and connect a garden hose to it. It will flush out your condensate line way better then bleach or vinegar, and you can see the water coming out the other end.

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I read this and thought I could use this with a hose connected to my water heater so I could kill two birds with one stone when I drain my water heater. However now I understand that using hot water might not be a good idea.

The other problem I have is that the last time I had my AC serviced (and it was for a blocked drain line which had water pouring out of the side of the unit) the technician couldn't find the other end of the drain line so maybe this will actually expose that hidden end. Worth a try I guess.

BTW - For what it's worth this technician said flushing with plan water was adequate.