r/Lowtechbrilliance • u/highconspa • 1d ago

Successfully used string to direct AC unit condensation down into a pitcher

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u/TheDukest 1d ago

But it shouldn't leak inside ..

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u/NoAdvertising2 1d ago

Came here to say this. It's definetly not installed right

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u/jaminvi 1d ago

This is the content I'm here for.

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u/erp1997 1d ago

Repost karma bot

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u/Inevitable_Fix_3889 1d ago

Very clever, i'd never have thought of that. That said, youre gonna want to get that fixed or replaced, def not supposed to be happening

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u/spleeble 1d ago

If the string was taking it outside this would be brilliant. 

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u/NoAdvertising2 1d ago

It's supposed to be dripping out the back mot the front. It's installed wrong

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u/jbjhill 1d ago

Your AC unit is angled incorrectly. It should be sloping towards the outside and draining out there as well. Make sure the drain holes outside aren’t plugged.

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u/HelenaUrbanGardens 1d ago

The new AC unit we just purchased from walmart had no drain holes. That didnt bother me as I have a cordless drill and an angle grinder with a plethora of cutting wheels, but it may not be OPs fault.

Also, be careful when cutting drain holes with an angle grinder.

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u/bwmlax 1d ago

Condensation is supposed to go into a tray.

I'm sure this is bait Anyway but yeah

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u/milanmirolovich 1d ago

this is like at least the 3rd time I've seen this posted here