Has anyone figured out a way to add a drain hose so that the unit does not require constant emptying? If so, please let me know what you did.
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No, I have not. I only have to empty it every two (2) or three (3) days. I do not consider that too much work.
1393414
drill a hole in the front of the chamber, undersize the hole (slightly)for the size of hose you are going to use. They sell clear silicone hoses by the foot at Lowes. I think 3/16" ID would be appropriate for this size unit, anything smaller and the surface tension of the draining water might block the flow. Gravity will pull your water to a different bucket or sink drain. That being said, if you run your 2200 24/7, you'll probably burn out the power supply at some point.
1220619
I would recommend you get a filter cooler, and stay away from the RO models. it will be much easier with no ned for a drain line ect...
1564350
Is the drain hose hanging I've the sink high enough? (Once you get it working, consider buying a lint trap to zip tie around the end of the drain hose. You'll be surprised at how much lint collects. Not the best for general plumbing.) Good luck!!
687276
Let it drain completely and gofom there.if not most hobby lobbys can help. I have since upgraded to the outdoor models and am having a blast. Thanks amazon
2078669
Keep a little water in it all the time. The only time I totally drain mine is to clean it.
1191157
Yes I had the same problem, I returned the hose. I have not found an alternative yet.
1170994
SOLVED!! My RO system made a gurgling/dropping sound for several minutes each time I used it. Tried all the suggestions I found to no avail. I finally solved the problem... The drain line, going into the sink drain, had a low spot. (The drain line had a section that sloped upward to the sink drain). I shortened the tubing by a couple of inches so the drain line now only slopes down. Problem solved!!!!!
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The drain hose was supposed to be included although a short one but there still should of been one. I don't see where a replacement one alone can be purchased I would contact customer service and ask for advice or just return it for a replacement.
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I've done it you have to use a garden hose and be patient it takes a while and i would let water run for a while so it can push waste to sewer main the rest is natural every time you flush toilets or shower in house it'll keep it clear .
2208480
NoIt should drain automatically. I have 2. One drains fine and the other has a mind of its own. Last year Haier suggested elevating the front by maybe a quarter inch . I have both set that way. One works and the other doesn't.
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We run it with the bucket, not a drain hose, so when the bucket is full it shuts off. I've not noticed it off otherwise. It's humid here, so we fill a bucket every day. Sometimes twice a day. Sorry, this probably doesn't help you with the question you want answered.
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I would make sure you have a vent on tank. I noticed on mine with a gravity feed it would drain very slow so I installed a breather. Worked great after that.
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never had a problem with mine but when i'm done i drain all the water and I keep the hose in a bucket thats covered. Its a small pain but i really like the hose.
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We had to deal with that too. Our solution was to put the unit on top of a 6 inch box and allow it to drain through a small hose straight down into a pump. The pump is always plugged in but has an on/off sensor that pumps the water out of the unit up into a big bucket when it reaches a certain level. Then when the bucket fills up I can easily take it to a sink or toilet. In the humid NYC summers I would have to empty it a couple of times a day but the A/C was a work horse and definitely worth it. The pump was about thirty dollars and really quiet. I think this summer I will get a longer hose that goes outside to the garden and we will never have to worry about emptying a bucket. It took me a while to set up the pump system so if you go that route let me know and I can go more in depth.
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You don't need a hose for this model. It drains into a container in the bottom of the unit which you pull out and empty. There is an indicator light which goes on to tell you the container is full.
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From what I have seen with previous reviews, you sometimes have to place something under the front wheels to till the unit back toward the drain. This is a minor inconvenience but seemed to work for others in the past.
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Did you find the unit with a threaded waste port? The waste port should be described or at least a photo provided. Just had to RETURN a unit because of that. IF they had included an threaded piece to install instead of that drop tube requiring a second trap - which actually - I measured a trap will not fit into the space. I guess they figured WE would remake all the pipes under OUR sinks to accommodate THEIR disposals OR call a plumber. Remember 'create jobs'!!!