condensation

Paul S_3

What would cause condensation on the Pvc condensate drain on a air handler...? Thanks Paul S

alotlikeearl

Humidity

Cold water inside drain and hot humid air on the outside. 

Paul S_3

humid

how do you solve that problem if it didn't happen with the system before?...thanks Paul S

RJ_4

condensation

Any time you are operating a DX or chillwater coil you will have some condensate if the unit is operating correctly and there is moisture present in the air stream,  the higher the relative humidity the more condensate.  check your cond. drain line and trap and flush them out if needed, make sure your trap and condensate piping are installed per unit recommendations.

alotlikeearl

Insulate

Insulate the drain line with Armaflex as you would a suction line.

Paul S_3

condensation

Thanks guys....Paul S

Eugene_Silberstein

Best Practice

It is best practice to insulate the condensate drain line for a minimum of ten feet to help eliminate the condensation issues.