I have a Rheem R96va gas furnace and ever since upgrading to a higher efficiency furnace, there is now too much condensate for my old drain system to handle, as it occasionally backs up and heads back to the furnace (not good!). So I want to install a condensate pump (and most likely a condensate neutralizer, since some of the drain system is pretty old).
The furnace is hardwired, on it's own 15amp circuit. I imagine the ideal scenario would be to run another separate circuit for the condensate pump. But...is there any reason why I can't just pigtail off the furnace in the junction box to make an outlet for the condensate pump? Or maybe install an outlet on the furnace itself? I've seen conflicting info in regard to code, safety, etc on this. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for the input. It definitely doesn't seem connected properly. The drain goes down into the crawlspace then a horizontal run of about 10-12 ft and elbows to a fitting connecting into the drain that the kitchen sink goes to. I think they got away with it because of the lower efficiency furnace having less condensate? Just a guess. I'm hoping installing a condensate pump will help? I'm also going to go down and make sure the slop on the horizontal run is right and maybe increase the slope if need be.
Another can of worms, but I failed to mention, there is no service switch. The furnace is located in a small closet like room on the main floor, easily accessible. Just straight hardwired from the wall. Should I add one?
Sure... it's common to mount a box to the furnace.
Just make a visual check that there is nothing behind it.
If you can't see behind it.... use short self drilling screws. #8 x 1/2" or 5/8" self drilling are perfect.
I have a dead Jakel model 119229-05, 70-24324-02, 120V 60Hz 1.29/.48A 3000/2500 RPM motor. I once looked for this, to have a spare, for several months with no luck. As a motor there have to be ones that will do the job and as a draft inducer this looks a lot like many of the others I find on line.
This is out of a Rheem Criterion II plus 2 gas furnace, model RGPK-10EAMEA, S/N EX5D302F439701135
1) Does anyone know where to get one of these inducer units (I would buy the entire unit instead of replacing just the motor)? Or something like it.
2) Is it possible this is totally proprietary unit that is only replaceable by one of it's own kind?
Thanks in advance
At present, I have gas company's 100 lb tank & regulator feeding into the house line and it's used only for cooking (cooktop, no oven). I want to get out of the relationship with this company.
Hence, I tried this setup - I shut off the 100 lb tank and connected a 30 lb tank with a regular grill regulator & hose to the house line. All leak tests passed. Hopefully a picture is visible below.
I welcome comments on if this is a viable setup or are there things I can improve on to make it better/safer?
I have 3 x 30 lb tanks, so I should be able to quickly switch out.
The coldest it gets around here in the Winter is about 20 F.
One thing I observed is that with this setup, the flame is a tad stronger and water boils a bit faster. The gas cooktop has it's own built in regulator.
Thanks
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10-23-22, 10:36 AM
