On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 19:06:29 -0400, "John"
wrote:

Hi:
Hope I'm in the right forum.

I am changing my furnace over to gas and am considering the installation of
a hi-efficiency model. Can the condensate be pumped to the septic system? I
have searched the net a lot and find conflicting advice on this. It is
acidic and contains toxins.The contractor suggested it be pumped to the
sump in my basement which I would prefer no to do as the sump remains dry
as a bone throughout the winter and only is wet in the spring. The
condensate would just lay in the bottom of the sump and evaporate into the
house (I would think). I'm not sure that there would be enough volume to
raise the level enough to start the sump pump.
What condensate volumes are we talking about anyway?

I'm sure the answer is "it depends". Frankly I get very little out of
our furnace and wouldn't worry about problems with either solution.