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Tying in condensate Drain

Robert Ellenberg

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I am wanting to put a small dehumidifier on a shelf adjacent the air handler. Is it permissible to connect a drain hose to the condensate drain line from the air handler? If not, can you quote the code reference.
 
Yes it is possible

2009 IMC

307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes.

Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure and temperature rating of the installation. Joints and connections shall be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 7 of the International Plumbing Code relative to the material type. Condensate waste and drain line size shall be not less than 3/4-inch (19 mm) internal diameter and shall not decrease in size from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance with Table 307.2.2.

 
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