Condensate Pump

Condensate pumps are those kind of pumps that are used to collect and transport condensate back into a steam system for reheating and reuse, or to remove unwanted condensate from an HVAC or appliance collection pan.

How does a Condensate Pump works?
Condensate pumps have a tank in which condensate can accumulate. The tank sizes varies depending on the application. The accumulating liquid raises a float switch which energizes the pump. The pump then runs until the level of liquid in the tank is substantially lowered. Some pumps contain a two-stage switch. As liquid rises to the trigger point of the first stage, the pump starts working. If the liquid continues to rise, the second stage will be triggered. This stage may switch off the HVAC equipment, that is, preventing the production of further condensate, trigger an alarm or both.

Types of Condensate Pump:

• Boiler feed pump : This pump closes the boiler, steam and condensate loop by returning the condensate back into the system for reuse.
  
  
• Sump pump : This pump is installed in compartments to remove the unwanted build-up of water.

Applications of Condensate Pumps:

• Industrial Application
• Residential Application
• Commercial Application
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation (HVAC) Applications

Uses and Features of Condensate Pump:

• Condensate pumps are used to pump the condensate produced from latent water vapor in any of the following gas mixtures:
  
  
  • steam in heat exchangers and radiators
  • conditioned or cooled building air
  • refrigerated air in cooling and freezing systems
  • the exhaust stream of very-high-efficiency furnaces
  
  
  
• Condensate pumps and pump components are made of bronze, cast iron, plastic, aluminum, brass or stainless steel.
  
  
• Important specifications for condensate pumps include maximum discharge flow, maximum discharge pressure, media temperature, tank or reservoir size, and pumps per assembly.
  
  
• Power sources for condensate pumps are AC or DC voltage, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, gasoline or diesel engines, and steam, water, solar power and natural gas.
  
  
• Complete condensate pump systems that include tanks, valves and other controls are also available.
  
  
• Condensate pumps are perfect for use as wastewater drain pumps for ice makers, beverage dispensers, water coolers, drinking fountains and dehumidifiers.