Is there a code requirement that requires a small a/c condensate pump to be on it's own circuit, or can i feed it off a nearby general use ( ltg., power, ect..not bathroom or s.a. circuit ) ? installing power to an new a/c, would use a 120 v condensate pump with a shutdown safety switch...
a/c condensate pump circuit requirements
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LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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You can supply it from the air-handler circuit or a general-purpose circuit.
brings back vivid memories when inspecting and more than once finding the 120v condensate connected to one of the heat strip 30/60 amp breakers and the neutral wrapped around a heat strip mounting screw. ..... "why did I get a red tag"
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Electrical Contractor
I'm certainly not suggesting that.
understand.... it can be done properly... your post just stirred my "recall" button....I'm certainly not suggesting that.
mtnelect
HVAC & Electrical Contractor
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All they had to do was purchase a 230-volt condensate pump.
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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Isn't it or wasn't it in the code that the condensate pump can't be on the air handler circuit?
Buck Parrish
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I think that was the light or maintnance outlet. Although I have no code articles for back up.
Eddie702
Licensed Electrician
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I don't think most inspectors would question a condensate pump, humidifier, electronic air cleaner etc as long as it is associated equipment to the furnace or air handler.
But I am sure someone has.........
But I am sure someone has.........