Condensate Pumps. Little Giant and Liberty Condensate removal drain sump pumps dispose of air conditioning & refrigeration condensation, and the waste water from drinking fountains, humidifiers, ice makers, beverage machines and gas furnaces.Compare to Beckett and Hartel condensate pumps.
TYPICAL CONDENSATE PUMP APPLICATIONS
Condensate is produced at a rate of up to a gallon per hour by a residential central air conditioning unit or gas condensing furnace. The condensate is gravity fed from the appliance drain into one of the inlet ports of the condensate removal unit. A tubing is connected from the pump check valve to a drain line, sump, French drain or laundry sink.The "Lift" or "Head" of the pump refers to the height the pump is required to "lift" the water up to the drain. The distance the water needs to travel horizontally once the lift is achieved is referred to as the "Run". The "run" does not affect the lift or flow rate of the pump unless it exceeds 50 feet. "Runs" of 50' or more will decrease pump output by about 10%.All installations should have a properly wired auxiliary safety switch (included in most condensate removal units). The auxiliary safety switch will shut down the appliance in the event of a pump overflow condition that could lead to property damage. Pump overflow can be caused by a blocked discharge line, power loss to the pump, or pump malfunction. The switch can be wired in-line with the thermostat to shut down the appliance; or wired directly to an alarm.