A drainage pump for an air conditioner is a device for pumping liquid from HVAC equipment. This device is necessary if the design of the climate system does not provide for the removal of condensate by gravity.
Drain pump selection
You can buy a drainage pump for an air conditioner in specialized centers. But first you need to choose the appropriate model. There are many types and types of drainage pumps for air conditioners.
Pumps vary in:
- performance
- size;
- installation method.
Sometimes a climate company that installs an air conditioning system offers its own pump.
It is important to immediately supply high-quality consumables, including a drainage system.
Specifications to consider when buying a drainage pump:
- the volume of pumped condensate;
- the length of the suction path.
To calculate the first indicator, it is necessary to multiply each kilowatt hour of power of climatic equipment 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;
- recessed;
- bulk.
Choosing a drain pump for different types of air conditioners
Most types of pumps, which are mounted behind a false ceiling, are suitable for ducted air conditioners.
The device cassette air conditioners already have their 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 understaff the air conditioner with another pump.
The most difficult thing is to buy a drainage pump for an air conditioner of floor-ceiling or wall types. The pump must combine high performance with small size. After all, the equipment should fit in a specially constructed duct or recess for the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The pump draws water lower than it is located itself, operate quietly and at the same time remove condensate over a fairly large distance.
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 flow pump of small sizes. It can be installed behind a false ceiling or behind an indoor air conditioning unit, with a capacity of 14 liters per hour it costs 3.5 thousand rubles.
The price of a drainage 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 rotor-peristaltic system with a capacity of 6.25 liters per hour costs 9.2 thousand rubles.
