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Determining Water Leaks vs. Condensation

AllAnalog/Digital Air Source Heat Pumps - 12/22/03

START

			Is the	flow light on
		Yes				No
			and the unit
			heating?
When the heater is operating,					If heater has not run recently,
it is normal to produce up to 8
gallons of condensation (water)					and water is coming
	per hour. If water drainage				from the heater, heater may
seems excessive, proceed to					have a water leak.
	TESTING.

TESTING:

If using chlorine as a pool/spa sanitizer, use a chlorine test strip or test kit to determine whether the water is from the pool or is normal condensation.

OR

An alternative method of determining a pool water leak in the heater is to turn the heater off for a few hours, leave the pump running, and see if water continues to drain from the heater.

Chlorine Test Turn- Off Test

Did the test results		This would indicate			Does water continue
		the water present			to drain from the heater
				No
indicate the presence	No
			is from normal		after the heater has been
of chlorine?
			condensation.		off for several hours?

Yes

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