[C320-list] Fridge condensate

[Bill Carr]

I use a wine stopper in the drain hose. Keeping the liquid in the bottom of the fridge then when I’m ready to drain I take my small wet, dry shop vac and suction it all out. I do the same with the bathroom drain.
Bill Carr
C320 #31

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> On Jul 24, 2023, at 5:44 PM, surprise thompson87.com via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> The newer boats have the drain plumbed to the shower sump pump via a y valve. On the other hand I’ve never understood the obsession with a dry bilge. Mine always has a bit of water from who knows where. As long as I don’t have to pump it frequently it’s no bother. 
> 
>> On Jul 24, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Kim Chapman via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> For the two years that I have owned this boat I have been challenged to
>> keep the bilge dry. I am generally winning but now my last challenge seems
>> to be condensate from the fridge.
>> 
>> Has anyone solved this?  Perhaps a sump pump in the bottom of the fridge
>> instead of a drain hose into the bilge.
>> 
>> Cheers...
>> 
>> Kim Chapman
>> C320 #416
>> Sanity