What Is a Condensate Siphon

Frozen condensate pipes are often a result of a constant drip-drip-drip of water. To prevent this, condensate traps have an auto-siphon. Once the water in the trap reaches a certain level, the siphon is activated and all the water is siphoned out of the trap.

What is the purpose of condensate trap?

In short, the fundamental purpose of one of these traps is to use a column of condensate in such a way as to prevent air movement into or out of the equipment casing, while still allowing the condensate to drain away. An improperly constructed or missing trap can cause the following problems.

What does condensate drain mean?

A condensate draining system is the exit route for moisture as air passes through the evaporator coil. Mainly, the coil removes humidity from the air, converting it to water. It is deposited into the pan, passes through the draining line, all the way down to the exit pipe.