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condensate pipe not properly plumbed

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mrspeeder
mrspeeder Member Posts: 16
edited November 2023 in Plumbing
Hi,

my contractor didn't properly build the condensate pipe for my 2 rheem hvac units. One of them leaked and went into the bedrooms and now I have a hole in my ceiling. The contractor isnt answering my calls so thats another issue.

I have 2 units, one on the crawl space one in the attic. I want to properly build the condensate drain pipes with traps and whatever is needed. Any diy instructions for this?

Thanks!





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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 4,866
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    Does that Attic get below freezing?
    JUGHNE
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 6,988
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    I'm not an AC guy, but I usually see a 3/4" pvc tee with a 6 " piece sticking straight for a vent.  Mad Dog 🐕 
    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
  • mrspeeder
    mrspeeder Member Posts: 16
    edited November 2023
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    It's possible that the AC could go below freezing but not likely.

    How would I properly pipe this?
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 4,866
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    Not the unit but the area it’s located!
  • mrspeeder
    mrspeeder Member Posts: 16
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    @pecmsg sorry yes, its possible the attic will go below freezing but I haven't seen it since the heat is always cycling.

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