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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
A quarter cup won't even flush out the trap. I don't think that is nearly enough.
I flush out my condensate drain with a garden hose until clear water flows out the outside pipe. I use a simple device that fits into the condensate pipe and attaches to the hose. Here is a link to the device. Very easy to use, and you know the drain line is clear.
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I'm not trying to flush out anything. Adding vinegar lowers the pH and makes the line inhospitable to mold and algae. If it can't grow then it can't cause a clog.
My drain line does not have a trap per se but the line rises on the outside of the house which creates a flooded a low area and prevents outside air from flowing back in. The path of the drain effectively creates a "trap" without a special curved section.
That's an interesting device but I'll pass. That works by creating a positive pressure to force a blockage through the drain. My concern would be that the added pressure has the potential to cause leaks at any weak spot in the line. I'll stick with using a shop vac to suck any blockage out.
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