A drain pump for an air conditioner is a device for pumping fluid from climatic equipment. There is a need for this device if the design of the climate system does not provide for the removal of condensate by gravity.
Drainage pump selection
You can buy a drain pump for an air conditioner in specialized centers. But first you need to select the appropriate model. There are many types and types of drainage pumps for air conditioners.
Pumps differ in:
- productivity;
- sizes;
- installation method.
Sometimes a climate company that installs an air conditioning system also offers its own pump.
It is important to immediately supply high-quality consumables, including the drainage system.
Specifications to consider when purchasing a drainage pump:
- the volume of pumped-out condensate;
- the duration of the suction path.
To calculate the first indicator, you should multiply each kilowatt hour of the power of climate technology by 0.6 - 0.8. The resulting figure indicates how many liters of condensate per hour must be pumped out of a particular air conditioner.
Types of drainage pumps for air conditioners:
- separate;
- peristaltic;
- built-in;
- bulk.
The choice of a drainage pump for different types of air conditioners
Most models of pumps that are mounted behind a false ceiling are suitable for ducted air conditioners.
The unit of cassette air conditioners already has its own pump. But with a large difference in altitude between the place of condensate outflow and the location of the indoor unit, it is necessary to equip the air conditioner with another pump.
The most difficult thing is to buy a drainage pump for a floor-to-ceiling or wall-mounted air conditioner. The pump must combine high performance with a small size. After all, the equipment must fit in a specially constructed box or recess for the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The pump takes water lower than it is itself, it works quietly and at the same time removes condensate over a rather long distance.
The price of drainage pumps for air conditioners
The price of drainage pumps for air conditioners is determined by the type and performance.
For example, a small flow-through pump. It can be installed behind a false ceiling or behind the indoor unit of the air conditioner, with a capacity of 14 liters per hour it costs 3.5 thousand rubles.
The price of a drain pump for a bulk-type air conditioner with a capacity of 288 liters per hour is 3.3 rubles. The system is equipped with a storage capacity of 2.5 liters.
A rotary peristaltic system with a capacity of 6.25 liters per hour costs 9.2 thousand rubles.
