necessary to neutralize condensate?

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i have all PVC drain lines. will the acidic condensate damage these pipes if not neutralized ? or is that only for metal drain pipes?

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  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Posts: 8,747

    It the municipal sewer is Cast Iron, you'll need to. Mad Dog

  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Posts: 27,922

    Or an older waste water pipe system or septic system with cast iron lines…

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • i have none of these. i have pvc everywhere in my basement, and a pvc drain line in my yard going out into the street. unsure of what exactly the town has in the street

  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Posts: 27,922

    I probably shouldn't say this — but when it gets to the street it will mix with another … um… stuff and not be a problem. Might check with whoever runs the sewer system, though. They may have a different opinion.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England