Condensate Pump - Fungus

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  1. statjunk

    statjunk DIY Senior Member

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    Hey guys,

    One guys says bleach and the other says Vinegar. What do you guys use for keeping fungus out of the condensate pump?

    Vinegar guys says bleach will eat the seals on the pump.

    Tom
     
    statjunk, Apr 17, 2008
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  2. jadnashua

    jadnashua Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx

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    I suppose acid might kill the stuff, but bleach does a much better and faster job.
     
    jadnashua, Apr 17, 2008
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