Why it matters
The Aquastrong CDS036-1 Mini-Split Condensate Pump lifts condensate from a mini-split head when the drain line can't run downhill; its listing gives 9.6 gph of flow and 33 ft of lift.
Small mini-split pumps fit inside the line-set cover or the head's trunk. Size the lift for the vertical rise plus some margin, and wire the safety switch, where it has one, to stop the system if the water can't drain.
The listing gives dimensions of 4.9 inL x 1.8 inW x 2 inH, condensate pump in the box and plastic construction.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Heads on interior walls
- Drains that must rise before they fall
Look elsewhere if
- Furnace or central AC condensate (use a tank pump)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Flow 9.6 gph
- Lift 33 ft
- Plastic
Cons
- Flow falls as lift increases
- Needs power at the head
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's own; check fit against your system's manual.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 4.9"L x 1.8"W x 2"H | Retailer |
| Voltage | 115 V AC | Retailer |
| Works with | Air Conditioner, Furnace, Dehumidifier | Retailer |
| Model number | CDS036-1 | Retailer |
| Max lift (maker) | 33 ft | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 9.6 gph | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A useful mini-split condensate pump for mini-split installs.
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