[Michael G.]

My son called me today and said his AC quit working.
We got his shop vac out, jerry rigged a funnel with duct tape and sucked a died gecko out of the drain pipe.

Later he found one of these on Amazon.

Does anyone use them?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...1&d=1690662116

Cheers

[Rango]

I would think a piece of screen, held on with a hose clamp would work just as well

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Rango

I would think a piece of screen, held on with a hose clamp would work just as well

Your right except Amazon screen would be easier to clean

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

My son called me today and said his AC quit working.
We got his shop vac out, jerry rigged a funnel with duct tape and sucked a died gecko out of the drain pipe.

Later he found one of these on Amazon.

Does anyone use them?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...1lfulxzhsl-jpg

Cheers

Great idea. Do you have the Amazon link?

[Paulz]

Great idea….there is a bunch of them (various sizes) available on Amazon. In the past I’ve vacuumed a rather long dead snake out of our HVAC line and twice this year have found a snake swimming in the pool…now I know how they got there. As soon as the sun comes up going to confirm sizes and place an order.

[metoo21]

Found the screens: Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer 3/4"

You may need some 3/4" PVC to add a 3/4 Inch Male Thread adapter. The end on mine is a 3/4 pvc elbow.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Found the screens: Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer 3/4"

You may need some 3/4" PVC to add a 3/4 Inch Male Thread adapter. The end on mine is a 3/4 pvc elbow.

It looks difficult to attach. Why not buy a roll of self adhesive screen repair tape and stick a piece onto the end of the pipe?

[retiredguy123]

Another option is to buy a flexible vinyl pipe cap and drill some holes in it.

[MrFlorida]

I made my own with a pice of old window screen and a cable tie.

[bobeaston]

Part of my routine maintenance is to flush that line with vinegar. Doing that frequently will likely repel the pests, unless they like vinegar perfume.

[Annie66]

Originally Posted by Rango

I would think a piece of screen, held on with a hose clamp would work just as well

It does ....

[MidWestIA]

just pour water thru the clean out in the garage

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by bobeaston

Part of my routine maintenance is to flush that line with vinegar. Doing that frequently will likely repel the pests, unless they like vinegar perfume.

During our new homeowner's meeting last year the main builder recommended that I do this once a year.

[KeithRiz]

Plus, Amazon screen would look better.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

During our new homeowner's meeting last year the main builder recommended that I do this once a year.

You need to flush the condensate drain more than once a year. Once a month or so is needed. You don't need to use vinegar. A gallon of hot water will do just fine. That is what Munn's recommends.