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

[@danreeder1704]

You mentioned that you made the 45° cut on the pipe Because the pipe has to hit bottom of pump, Why does the pipe have to reach the bottom? I would've thought you don't want to as this would make it harder to service later on.

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@Dahwun-h7z]

Seen this . And went and changed mine!!!!!! Thanks for the vid

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@jett2293]

DO NOT install on the ground!! Use a simple brick instead. You MUST have it elevated to remove the brick and then lower the pump clear of the down pipes. This way you can clean, maintain the pump or replace it, as I'm doing now. :)

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks for sharing. Great tip 👊

[@timpavilion3156]

or just use a soft hose instead of rigid pipe?

[@mybelldeals]

Where did you connect the blue two cables

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@EyezLikaFox̌]

When its draining and pumping the water upwards does it actually clear the hose or does some water stay in the hose and drains back into the pump reservoir? I want to get one of these pumps but id have to use a decent amount of hose to drain it outside thru the basement hatch.

[@pujo28]

It’s normal for some water to stay in the reservoir until enough accumulates and activates the float inside it to turn the pump on. The unit must be cleaned once or twice a yr. You’ll see “Smegma” build up in the reservoir

[@HowToWithLech]

Some water will sit. But it pumps pretty often when ac running

[@wardman7655]

2 inch flat cinderblock to raise it. Makes cleaning a charm as others said.

[@HowToWithLech]

Yesss

[@kimr.9906]

How do you know if this is faulty? Since yesterday it has been running 24 hrs. And makes noise. We shut off ac all together just to be safe but it's still running.

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@jonmoddingjtag]

What is the "U" trap for?? and is it really needed ??

[@HowToWithLech]

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.

[@TaylorLeitz-uc2ne]

I mean….. do you have to install the saftey switch?

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@jacobkosman500]

A couple winters ago the water in my tube to the outside froze, and the pump couldn't pump water out. The safety mechanism shut my furnace off. Otherwise perhaps it would have damaged my furnace?

[@blkmacster]

Bro thanks when the time comes I can do it myself.

[@HowToWithLech]

happy to help.

[@wannellalawson4001]

Our furnace is linking water underneath. The air conditioner man came out. He told us that we needed a water pump. He told us. Instead of letting water run down the pipe. Like it was doing. He will connect the pipe fm furnace. Run pipe outside the furnace. Run it into the bathroom. So it can be drained into our toilet. I do not lk that idea. Will this mess up my plumping? Thanks

[@HowToWithLech]

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.

[@pujo28]

Can those 2 wires coming off the top that u said were to be hooked up to the furnace to shut it off instead be hooked yo to a water level alarm like the Watchdog. Thx

[@HowToWithLech]

Haven’t tried so don’t want to advise

[@mprrx]

I am going to try tommorrow to clean the pump at my mother in law's. It is the little valve were the issue is, dripping water. Thank you.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@pointblank6467]

Great job! thanks for sharing

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@Milyoner735]

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[@irshduck]

HELL YEA - THANKS FOR THE VID MY GUY

[@HowToWithLech]

Of course 👊

[@briandavid8658]

Are you worried the drain will freeze if its outside?

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@mdm_]

my condensate pump’s float switch won’t detect the water level inside so it doesn’t go off, but when i took the lid off and gently pressed the water float the motor went off so i determined that the motor works but the water float is not detecting the water level (it’s flooding the basement floor) my question is how often should i check on/empty the condensate pump a day? (i haven’t heard back from any HVAC technician yet so my only option is to manually empty the condensate pump for now but i don’t know how quickly the water builds up) should i stop the use of my heating or cooling?

[@jacobkosman500]

This happened to me with my Diversitech pump, and no amount of cleaning and fiddling with it could get it to trigger (the overflow switch was a little sticky, which affected float movement.). I removed the Diversitech pump, and put a bucket under the furnace pipe. I had to empty it every day, maybe every other day. Now I bought a Little Giant and I'm going to try that one instead.

[@ChefDevo1776]

Great job

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@brianh.3468]

Excellent video!!!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thank you very much!

[@MR_M.A.R._MR]

Does it not need a check valve? Just bought one of these and will set it up almost exactly like yours. I figured it worked like a sump pump and needs some sort of a check valve so the water doesn’t run back into the system.

[@MR_M.A.R._MR]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

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.

[@002-i7u]

Check valve is in black piece on pump

[@MammaLlama313]

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.

[@ryanorourke9487]

Didn’t connect the safety trip wires? How would someone do that part?

[@HowToWithLech]

Have to still do that at some point. Will show if I do.

[@ryanorourke9487]

@@HowToWithLech cool. My thermostat wouldn’t go live when I connected them, but everything works fine when they are disconnected.

[@SaintJohnButler]

Incredible help. Thank you!

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@andybecker5001]

Good video. I would caution wiring in to the unit should be done. You want the unit to shut off if the pump fails

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@RunningMan-y9n]

So I plugged in the pump in the plug outlet and it does not turn on

[@HowToWithLech]

Check that thread safety float switch is not stuck

[@Adi-md8uk]

Excellent job

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@gotchaplumber]

Great video!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks!

[@gotchaplumber]

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[@Honestandtruth007]

Why you didn't Connected Safety switch pump...❓❓❓

[@HowToWithLech]

wasn't doing it at the moment.

[@MW-pv7rm]

Uh, you definitely need the 80 gal. If you’re running a dehumidifier into the pump. Also, the 8p gal will last longer since it doesn’t have to work as hard.

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@superchuck80]

I would use the screw mounts and attach it to the bottom metal duct. Don’t do floor.. any how at least you didn’t pay $500 to have someone do it 👏

[@HowToWithLech]

Yeah. I’m going to elevate it. Thanks

[@leban86]

Nice job

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks!

[@micg012]

What size PVC?

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

Or actually 1”

[@karenalston6517]

Great video man! Could have used worm clamps at the point where you used the fitting to connect to the extra tubing needed to extend outside? Oh love the nail trick too!

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@barryconnell1634]

You forgot the MOST important part wiring it to furnace so it shuts off if the pump fails

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@barryconnell1634]

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

[@jayspencer498]

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.

[@mred305]

Thanks just needed to know yhe difference between the 15 and the 20..

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@trentbulen3854]

The only wire you’re dealing with is R it’s not that difficult.

[@lsu205]

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

[@HertyIan-z6q]

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[@AronMcgehee-e9p]

Lemke Place

[@drakkorvladimir4012]

Talk louder please..................

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@bonexsher]

TERRIBLE 🥲 every thing about this install

[@HowToWithLech]

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