Outside water discharge freezes in the winter

Posted by AndyN on January 14, 19101 at 16:55:16:
I have a forced hot air heater that discharges water as part of its normal operation; I'd say about 20 gallons a week. The installers put a small water pump on the discharge that routes to a 1/4" copper pipe that simply goes outside - literally squirts out of the side of the house. The problem is the pipe freezes in cold weather, so the water doesn't discharge. I do not have a sump system in the house and any sewer lines are too far away (and I also don't think that's 'legal'). Anyone have any ideas how I can keep the end of the pipe from freezing or have any other ideas on how to get rid of this water ?? thanks. AndyN

Posted by AndyN on January 14, 19101 at 16:55:16:

I have a forced hot air heater that discharges water as part of its normal operation; I'd say about 20 gallons a week.

The installers put a small water pump on the discharge that routes to a 1/4" copper pipe that simply goes outside - literally squirts out of the side of the house. The problem is the pipe freezes in cold weather, so the water doesn't discharge.

I do not have a sump system in the house and any sewer lines are too far away (and I also don't think that's 'legal').

Anyone have any ideas how I can keep the end of the pipe from freezing or have any other ideas on how to get rid of this water ??

thanks.

AndyN

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