Can a condensate pump be used since I have no drain in my basement?
1355833
Probably. One of the issues you might run into is that it's just a real slight trickle of excess coming from the humidifier pump. Most condensate pumps I can think of would be overkill. ...unless you wanted to take the opportunity to put this into a sump...
1355834
Sorry...can't answer...bought this for my son in another state at his request and he had a plumber install.
967773
It doesn't create condensation that collects in machine that needs to be emptied
1292229
You need to exhaust it outside but the condensate is supposed to have an evaporation system but you may need to drain it.
939684
Every portable that I have owned has a drip tray with it. If not measure the distance between the dehumidifier and the drain and buy one foot of tubing more. This pump is for my heater and has a lot of condensate
2280827
As Paul said, "Make sure the hose runs down below the spicket. There's no pump. Drain it into a sump pump hole (if in a basement with a pump), or, if you're running the hose out a window or into an open drain, elevate the unit above the that.
1318318
It would probably get clogged and take forever to drain. I would use a $35 1/2 HP electrical pump if you can.
2275033
The pump won't remove the moisture. You'd need a dehumidifier for that. But if you did put small dehumidifier in crawl space and drain it into the pump it could pump the water to a nearby drain.
1470054
In short, yes. However, by disabling the safety switch you accept a small but not insignificant risk of condensate spilling onto your floor. Unless you can guarantee that the pump will NEVER fail, you run the risk of the water in the condensate pump reservoir overflowing because the dehumidifier will continue to work not knowing that the condensate pump has failed. FYI: all pumps fail eventually. This happened once when the standing water in the effluent tube froze (the tube lead to the outside through a hole in a basement window). When the water in the condensate pump's reservoir rises above a certain level, it trips a micro-switch in the reservoir which sends a signal through the safety switch. If the safety switch wires (from the pump) are not connected to the dehumidifier, the dehumidifier will never know that there is a problem, and so the dehumidifier reservoir full light will not turn on, and the dehumidifier will continue to work, instead of stopping automatically, producing condensate, overflowing the condensate pump's reservoir, and spilling onto your floor. Hope that helps. FYI: I did the same thing that you are doing in my basement. It worked so well that I did the same thing in my parents basement also - the condensate pumps have been working for years. One gentleman suggested using instead a small sump pump in the dehumidifier reservoir. I was going to do that but couldn't find one small enough so I was going to make my own sump pump when I noticed condensate pumps.
2275032
I am not sure what kind of crawl space you mean. Water under a house would usually require a sump pump, as the amount can be very large. Attic crawl spaces can be damp, and might only require a dehumdifier. Assuming you mean under the building, I'd say 'no,' because this type pump is for managing a trickle of water drained directly from a dehumidifier or HVAC. It would be overwhelmed by anything substantial. Further, I think these are only for indoor applications.
600532
I do have one of these units and installed it myself in our basement. As to the question if a drain through the wall would work. Yes you can run the drain through the garage wall. I ran mine up and along the rafters to my drain.
1751090
No I think you would need a separate system for a bottom drain with a seperaye pump
1995639
Sorry, I use mine in the basement as well. It would be about like running an air conditioner.
1581871
My basement is unheated as well. I use it in the spring/summer when water accumulates and it does fine.
792702
This pump has an internal float system that only runs when the condensation level reaches the proper level, then shuts off. Keep in mind that there is water in the Reservoir. I would highly recommend this pump, but keep in mind that it is plastic, and could freeze if exposed to extreme temperatures.
2210451
My guess is that it wouldn't be a good use for this pump. Pumping with no back pressure can be a pretty good work out. With 20-30 feet of water you'd be lucky to make it for more than a minute
2150018
It doesn't need to drain,but its reservoir can fill up and you would have to empty it. However it does a good job evaporating the condensate so it doesn't fill up often.
1079644
This device IS NOT for removing the refrigerants. This pump is used after the system has been opened and serviced. It's purpose is to draw out the air and moisture prior to recharging; which are discharged into the open air.