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

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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 👊

[@pointblank6467]

Great job! thanks for sharing

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@blkmacster]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

happy to help.

[@irshduck]

HELL YEA - THANKS FOR THE VID MY GUY

[@HowToWithLech]

Of course 👊

[@ChefDevo1776]

Great job

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@Adi-md8uk]

Excellent job

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

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.

[@mred305]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

👍👊

[@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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[@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.

[@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

[@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 👏

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-mo5gg9eh7h]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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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[@MoparGuy1625]

The instructions specifically say do not use a metal hose clamp. Zip ties only.

[@HowToWithLech]

I don’t see that being a big deal with the clamp I used you don’t tighten down with a screwdriver. Those could crack the plastic. So makes sense. Zip ties should be more than enough 👍👊

[@Honestandtruth]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

wasn't doing it at the moment.

[@michaelgonzalez5012]

What size PVC?

[@HowToWithLech]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

Or actually 1”

[@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?

[@drakkorvladimir4012]

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

[@HowToWithLech]

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