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Old 05-27-2024, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
The Drain King device is used to flush out the condensate drain. The drain can still be clogged by a critter, even if there is a trap located near the inside HVAC unit.

Note that most condensate drains in The Villages do not have a trap because a trap is not required by the code. The primary purpose for a trap is to prevent sewer gas from entering the house, but it can also deter critters as well. The condensate drain is not connected to the sanitary sewer, so sewer gas is not an issue.
The built in trap is under ground goes down under the foundation the back up and out, built in trap