Defying gravity… don’t forget the condensate

Condensate removal pumps (or drain pumps) have proved that there is no longer a need for gravity drain systems, since a pump can evacuate water up and away from the AC unit, without the need to rely on gravity, providing a host of installation location options.

Condensate pumps can simply and effectively remove condensate water whatever the application, whether in an office on the 30th floor of a building, or in the basement of hospital. Choosing the right pump for the application is also incredibly important and Aspen Pumps condensate pumps, have been designed with a variety of different applications and environments in mind.

In some cases AC condensate may be drained with a plastic pipe leading away from the system. However, this traditional method has many potential disadvantages, such as water damage issues, space limitations and inflexibility of installation.

For instance, installing gravity drains in new buildings can prove tricky if this has not been considered at the design stage. Adding air conditioning to a building as an after- thought once complete, can also prove challenging.

Gravity drain systems ideally require the AC unit to be placed on the wall that is nearest to the outside wall and also require sufficient space to drain by gravity. However, without planning where to position a gravity drain in advance AC units may end up installed some distance from outside walls or in space restricted plant rooms, thus making it tricky to use gravity drains to remove condensate.