Condensation Lines

[toneumanns]

My Itasca has condensation drain lines that take the water from the A/C unit to the back lower portion of the coach. They have stopped draining & the water is now flowing off the roof & down the sides. I have tried blowing compressed air through them with no help. I haven't camped under trees so I need to know if anyone else has had this problem.

[wa8yxm]

This is a common issue with those lines.. It's not so much trees as it is algae that grows in the lines and eventually clogs them.

There is a product I think it's called a "Turbo Snake" designed for use on shower and sink drains, Do not know if it is long enough, but it might go down the drain lines.. If the lines are long enough an electrician's fish tape might as well.. Then follow with a bleach water rinse, fairly strong, wait a bit and do it again, i'd give it at least 3 doses of bleach.

When I say fairly strong: Normal sanatizing solution is 1/4 cup per what, 15 gallons, try like 1 tablespoon per gallon, No more.

[toneumanns]

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Originally Posted by wa8yxm This is a common issue with those lines.. It's not so much trees as it is algae that grows in the lines and eventually clogs them. There is a product I think it's called a "Turbo Snake" designed for use on shower and sink drains, Do not know if it is long enough, but it might go down the drain lines.. If the lines are long enough an electrician's fish tape might as well.. Then follow with a bleach water rinse, fairly strong, wait a bit and do it again, i'd give it at least 3 doses of bleach. When I say fairly strong: Normal sanatizing solution is 1/4 cup per what, 15 gallons, try like 1 tablespoon per gallon, No more.

I took the plastic shield off of 1 A/C unit but didn't see a water collection point. What else do in need to remove to find the drain tube so I can poor the bleach down it?