How to Drain a Dehumidifier Automatically | Sylvane
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- čas přidán 5. 11. 2014
- bit.ly/Drain-Dehumidifier There are 3 main ways to drain a dehumidifier: manually, using a gravity drain, or through a condensate pump. Dalton from Sylvane demonstrates these draining methods, and also shows you how to install an external condensate pump.
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Decent instruction. For my set up, i was just using gravity, but then i noticed the water bin filling up. I recently tweaked the hose decline angle, but still some water in the bin. Using a General Electric 30 pint model. i may move it closer to the drainage destination. Didnt want to have to buy a new one. i may move this one to another room though and just dump the bin. Walking down to the basement twice a day or more is getting old fast.
Better Air with Sylvane How loud is an external pump? Also, is there a such thing as having a 25 foot clear tube/hose attached to an external pump? At the end of the 25 feet the water needs to rise 6 inches before draining.
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what if the dehumidifier is located upstairs in a 2 story 4,300 sq ft home? My exact problem is that I want the location of the dehumidifier appx center of upstairs in our game room. So I would need to run an appx 25 ft drainage hose from the game room through my bedroom and into my bathroom in order to get to the closest place to drain the water. I need to pump it vertically to get into my shower which is elevated 6 inches. But, here's the problem. Besides the 6" elevation I also need the hose to be appx 25 feet. I think pump hoses are less than 12 feet. Plus pump hoses/tubes are much better to look at running through my house than an ugly garden hose (if I was able to use gravity).
I know common sense would say to just move the dehumidifier to in my bathroom. But, b/c I'm in Florida and my upstairs, and b/c almost all of the bedroom & bathroom doors are closed and the super humidify of my house, not having the dehumidifier kind of centered will keep most of the upstairs humid. If centered it will be better able to get to the humid air that is drawn from under the bedroom doors. Plus, it puts it in front of the a/c intake which will in turn end up blowing drier air into all of the rooms via the a/c.
Common sense would say to just keep the upstairs bedroom & bathroom doors open. I have 4 teenagers that would rather die than have their doors stay open. On top of that I have 3 Great Danes that would love to get into every room and make a huge mess and/or get into trouble. Plus, my kids don't want the dogs in their bed & bathrooms.
Long story short. Is there a such thing as a clear drainage pump tube that comes in 25 feet?
How much watts does that use?
I have an external condensate pump already installed for my high efficiency furnace, can i connect a drain hose for dehumidifier to that pump? would the pump work for both? thank you.
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you can use the same pump for both.
what size vinyul tubing fits the threads
Which model dehumidifier is this?
So I have a question if I have a base aire 90 x and it has an internal pump but it has stopped working it has a place where the tubing is outside of the dehumidifier for it to drain however when I try to force the water out manually it no longer comes out would Pump like that work on this unit and if not why
Does anyone make a window insert to run the hose through so I don't have to leave the window just open with bugs getting in?
Unfortunately we don't carry this product, but it's a great idea. I'll let you know if that changes.
Are the internal or external pumps more or less quiet than the other? Efficient?
The noise level will be slightly lower and slightly more efficient with an internal pump.
Using the siphon principle, it should be possible to drain a dehumidifier, using gravity alone, through a hose that runs uphill over at least part of its route, as long as the outflow is still, overall, downhill of the source (in this case the dehumidifier's drain connector). I used this principle for many years, to drain water off my pool cover.
However, I am experiencing difficulty at present trying to use the siphon principle to drain my dehumidifier. The hose is connected, the dehumidifier output is uphill of the hose outlet, yet no water flows out the hose (in fact, the dehumidifier's on-board bucket fills up, which I thought was supposed to be impossible with a hose connected. Is something broken? Please advise).
My suspicion is that I need to pre-fill the hose solidly with water before trying to start a siphon. If so, additional questions remain: will the dehumidifier put out a sufficient volume of water to *keep* the hose filled enough to maintain siphon action? If not, will the hose simply stay filled with water as long as the uphill end remains solidly connected to the dehumidifier (like a drinking straw full of Coke when you cover the top end with your fingertip) -- or does the dehumidifier's ability to fill the bucket even with a hose attached suggest that air will leak in and empty the hose and ruin the whole setup?
Assuming I fail entirely, how high above the floor can a dehumidifier be raised and still effectively dehumidify a 10 x 10 ft basement room? It has long been my assumption that the dehumidifier needs to remain relatively close to the floor, to properly process the air, but in this case I would have to raise it at least three, possibly four, feet. Wouldn't that defeat the purpose, or lead to poor results or inefficiency?
Certainly an external condensate pump is a feasible solution - unfortunately, it is also an expensive one. The only one I have been able to find available nearby costs nearly what I paid for the dehumidifier itself. That being said, I might as well buy a dehumidifier with a built-in condensate pump...but I have not been able to find one.
Ironically, there is already a condensate pump on my furnace, which drains into the same sink - but it does so through a 40-foot hose from two rooms away. (thankfully, at least it is small-diameter, clear, -- and being *pumped*, runs along the &ceiling*). I suppose I could connect a 40-foot garden hose, from the dehumidifier *out* to the pump... But then I'll have a 40-foot garden hose running across the *floor* of the basement... ugh.
I'd really, really, rather get that siphon action working.
Please advise.
In general, it's not recommended that you place a dehumidifier more than 2 - 3 off the ground. You are correct that a condensate pump is going to be your most reliable option. If you're looking for models that feature a built-in pump, several can be found here (www.sylvane.com/dehumidifiers-with-pump.html).
The amount of water your dehumidifier puts out is going to vary from time to time based on the humidity level in your specific location. In general, dehumidifiers with a hose will fill the bucket if your humidity is high and the dehumidifier can't remove it all.
@@Sylvane Thanks for the info. I always thought the bucket got filled from the same drain that the hose attached to, such that the water HAD to go "one way, or the other, but never BOTH." I take it that's not the case...?
Is this only for the dehumidifier setting?
This is a general video, but yes, this is for dehumidifiers being used to remove moisture. If your product offers other modes (like fan only mode), you won't need to drain moisture at that time. Refer to your specific model's owner's manual to confirm.
Thank you.
I have no drain in my living room and can't be emptying the bucket twice a day, can't find anywhere to drain it to...
Window? Maybe you can also put a bucket with a large sponge that can retain water, or huge container
@@BrazenFinesse bucket would be worse. The dehumidifier stops when the internal bucket is full. An external bucket would spill all over the floor.
I have the same question. The basement has no windows or drains or sink!!!
What size is the small hose? For build in pump.
Models with internal pumps come with hoses specific to that dehumidifier. The size can vary based on manufacturer.
@@Sylvane My model was given to me (D70BPA); no hose included unfortunately; can I connect any vinyl tubing to the built-in pump port?
My dehumidifier keeps beeping
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The problem with each of these methods is it does not really address how to plug the dehumidifier in and connect it to a drain without drilling holes through the wall. The method you stated draining it to a sink is not convenient for most people.
What if I'm also homeless and don't have a home to put my dehumidifier in. What if I had a home but a fire burned it down. The video doesn't address these topics either. I'd like my money back pls.
Call a plumber, it will cost you your convenience.
@@thisallconsumingoblivion no.
The dehmadefier does not turns on
We apologize your dehumidifier isn't working properly. The two main reasons for this when people first use their dehumidifier are (1) not plugged in properly or (2) the set up isn't correct (the bucket isn't completely on properly, for example). Check those two things first. If it still doesn't start, we suggest calling the manufacturer. - Tony from Sylvane
My Homelabs is driving me crazy. It will drain out the back as it should, but then for no reason it suddenly stops draining out the back. What's up with this Homelabs? Anybody know how to force the water to drain out the back?
No, there's no kinks in the hose. And yes, the hose is short and drains downward - unit is elevated. There's no reason for the water not to drain. Why does this keep happening? Ugh.
Hold up, I think this video confused the internal pump connection with the continuous drain connection 🤣
Why am I seeing this add
what happens when the external pump fails?what will tell the dehumidifier to stop dumping water?enjoy mopping up your basement and ripping out your soaked carpeting
Your external pump should have wires that you can use to connect it to your model. If the external pump is wired to the unit, then operation will cut off automatically to avoid any overflow. If you're worried about this issue, consider a unit with an internal pump.
I've seen some pumps that fit INSIDE the bucket. Might be a solution?
use a check valve. when the pump breaks, the bucket on dehumidifier will fill again and stop when full.
Popdisplay The dehumidifier's container that collects the water for manual dumping will then fill up. Once it fills, that will trigger the dehumidify to shut off. You Might want to own a dehumidifier before making imaginary disasters just to freak people out. Gotta love those people who constantly try to rain on people's parade whenever they hear of something new. Smh
Leak alarms are available to warn of leaks occurring in waterheaters, AC and icemakers. It is a simple fix to modify one to warn you that your floor is gettin' wet for any other reason,
Blah blah blah, who puts a dehumidifier in the bathroom anyway? So I guess I will spend ten thousand dollars to put a drain in my bedroom floor. I need a smarter video than this.
Its not GRAVITY its DENSITY
The water is more dense than the air....duh
Kylesollars and because it’s denser Gravity pulls it down causing it to drain out...
Rob Rob no gravity is just a theory never proven but density and airpressure both have been scientifically proven and accepted longer than term gravity even exisited. Namaste
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Serious Sam uh you ok there mate?
Um what. lol. Guess what... water vapor is less dense than air. Yup. Humid air is less dense than non humid air. Class dismissed.