Originally Posted By: mboyett This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Darren,
Jeff’s correct, that’s the common method of connecting the condensate drain line in newer homes in our area. The installer has to be careful not to kink that relatively soft hose thereby clogging the main drain.
Originally Posted By: pdickerson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
There may not be anything wrong with the way the drain line is connected, but there sure is something wrong with that P-trap. It is assembled backwards. The trap seal is supposed to be between 2 and 4 insches. This looks like about 6 inches. I write those up when I see them.
Originally Posted By: five.five This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
there was a room behind the bathroom sink.
Above that room, in the attic is the A/C unit, so thank you Mr. Pope and Mr. Boyett.
Looks like you guys identified the vent tube.
Mr. John, I am fairly certain it wasn’t a bong, by looking and talking with the kids in the home, I’d bet they wouldn’t do anything like that, in fact, they locked themselves, and their dog in a study in the house until I was gone.
Mr Dickerson, thanks for the good eye on the p-trap, I guess while scratching my head at the vent tube, I overlooked that.
I am a newby at this and REALLY appreciate all you guys’ valuable advice, comments, and help.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
bbadger wrote:
There is no air gap or vacuum breaker.
It's pretty common practice these days Bob (although requirements do vary). The primary drain line has a trap and vent near the unit and there is no risk of a cross-connection (potable water and waste water).
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: bbadger This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
jpope wrote:
bbadger wrote:
There is no air gap or vacuum breaker.
It's pretty common practice these days Bob (although requirements do vary).
I think I may live in a restrictive state as far as plumbing goes, for a while even a dishwasher installed like that had to have a counter mounted vacuum breaker.
That requirement has been removed now.
When I see condensate drains brought to sinks they will be placed above the sink rim and simply drain into the sink basin. No 'hard' connections.
Or if need be set up like a clothes washing machine drain, it's own trap with a loose connection between the pipe and the hose.
-- Bob Badger
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Moderator at ECN
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
kmcmahon wrote:
must be a regional thing...I've never run into a condenser in an attic.
Nor have I. Evaporator coils however, are quite common in attics as part of the FAU.
bbadger wrote:
I think I may live in a restrictive state as far as plumbing goes, for a while even a dishwasher installed like that had to have a counter mounted vacuum breaker.
That requirement has been removed now.
What type of air-gap requirement is there for dishwashers now?
bbadger wrote:
When I see condensate drains brought to sinks they will be placed above the sink rim and simply drain into the sink basin. No 'hard' connections.
Or if need be set up like a clothes washing machine drain, it's own trap with a loose connection between the pipe and the hose.
That's "old school" out here. All new construction has the set up shown in the first post (if the FAU is in the attic).
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
jpope wrote:
kmcmahon wrote:
must be a regional thing...I've never run into a condenser in an attic.
Nor have I. Evaporator coils however, are quite common in attics as part of the FAU.
Ugh! Give me a break...I just woke up on a Sunday morning before my first cup of coffee when I wrote that! My brain wasn't totally functional! 
