Aquastrong Mini Split HVAC Condensate Pump, 9.6 GPH, 115V/230V, Automatic Safety Switch, AC Condensate Removal for Air Conditioner, Furnace, Dehumidifier, 3.3' Power Cord

I have a GE window AC unit that sits on the window sill like a saddle and has in internal condensate pump to remove water to the outside. That pump, one day, began making an awful and loud noise because the suction line got plugged up. It's so bad it had me thinking the unit had failed and the compressor had failed or something. Turned out the suction line was plugged up or nearly so causing the pump to overwork and make a loud noise. After opening the unit up my son and I were unable to find and clear the obstruction. I wound up opening the drain cap on the side of the unit and put a five gallon bucket under it but this bucket fill up every two days and has to be emptied. I began looking for a solution and found this AquaStrong pump.I used garden hose fittings as you can see in the photo to adapt the pump to the AC unit. The pump itself is connected to the lower hose elbow with a 5/8" female hose repair fitting using about half of the gray tube piece that came with the pump. I still have the bucket under it just in case. The AquaStrong has it's own separate reservoir with a level switch in it to run the pump that you can see poking out below the AC unit. I used two right angle hose elbows and a female hose end repair to connect the pump. I haven't tidied up the wiring yet. Giving it a chance to prove itself right now. It's been operating about a week now. The pump is mounted to the side of the AC with a Velcro strip which came with the pump. The pump runs about once every five or six minutes. There is an auxiliary contact which can be used with an external contractor to kill power to the AC so that the tiny reservoir does not overflow. I still have my bucket there just in case. The right angle hose fittings will allow me to swing the mini reservoir back under the AC unit completely out of sight. The pump discharges the water to the outside through a 3/8" hole I drilled through the insulation board around the AC unit.As I said the pump is very quiet. The only time I really noticed it running was the first time because it had to self prime to clear the air out of the suction tube. After that I've only heard it very infrequently and it was all but inaudible.Overall I'm satisfied with my purchase. I'll tidy up the wiring better after it has been in services for a while.

This pump is very quiet. I was impressed and I'm not a fan of pumps for mini splits. The pump body is a bit larger than some. It works for 120 or 230 volt.

Been working for over a year now so no complaints.

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I installed this in the attic of my 2 story house to pump the condensate out from my new mini split HVAC unit. The unit drain was lower than the run so gravity would not work for me and I needed a pump to assist. I like the small size of the reservoir and head pump to remotely locate. I wish I came with a bit more tubing but there was enough for my application. The pump I have hooked up to a 1/2” PVC pipe running the length of the attic and down the outside wall and it drains fine without an air gap. No leaks after two weeks and I do like that it has a NO and NC option to shut off the ac unit of the pump looses power but I have yet to hook that up. I will be adding a leak detector in the attic as a precaution since water will always find a way. I recommend leaving the pump in a area that you can inspect the reservoir every 6-12 months to clean the filter of debris or possible mold growth. The pump is quiet but if it has a lot of gravity to pump up from the output of the pump (not reservoir) then the occasional sound of the pump when running is audible like a fish pump. Overall I would recommend this unit and it is a good value for the price.

I purchased this product to use as a condensate pump for a mini split system. The mini split was installed on the wall opposite my garage, and I placed the pump on a shelf inside the garage. Initially, it worked fine from July through the winter. However, yesterday, a leak alarm alerted me to a problem. After cleaning the unit, it resumed working—briefly.Later that same day, I noticed it was running continuously again. When I opened the unit for a closer inspection, I discovered water inside the housing and significant corrosion on the electronics. The circuit board has no conformal coating or waterproof protection of any kind. Given that cold condensate runs through this unit, it naturally causes condensation to form inside the housing. Over time, this moisture damaged the electronics, rendering the pump completely inoperable after just nine months.This is a major design flaw. The electronics are not isolated from the pump area, which is unacceptable for a product meant to handle moisture. I’ll be replacing it with a full-size condensate pump that has proper isolation and protection for its internal components.Unless you’re installing this inside a fully controlled environment like within a refrigeration unit, I cannot recommend this product. It is poorly designed for typical mini split installations and is likely to fail prematurely.

I bought this pump to replace the one on my furnace and initially it didn't run when I filled the reservoir with water to test. After removing the cover and wiggling the float, it squealed like a mad pig and finally settled down to a nice quiet run volume. It pumps water up the 7' to the basement ceiling and across the room to the drain about 15 feet away with no trouble. In fact, I think it's a little quieter than the stock pump. It's been running quietly and trouble free for about 10 days.

Been a great pump been using it year-round twice a day five minute increments for two years hasn’t failed me yet.