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Residential refrigerator condensate drainage...

I am installing a residential refrigerator in my 1996 U320. There appears to be a condensate drain line (polybutylene) in the refrigerator compartment. Should I utilize that line or depend on the refrigerator's built in condensate system?

Tim
Tim Dianics
Pam Sapienza
Vader PupZilla Labrador Canine Beast (AKA Pup)
Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000
2021 Jeep Gladiator, Diesel

Re: Residential refrigerator condensate drainage...

Reply #1 –
Modern fridges don't use a drain line in the same way the RV type does. There is a catch basin underneath a res fridge that is close to the compressor and that hot compressor causes the drainage water to evaporate. 
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
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Re: Residential refrigerator condensate drainage...

Reply #2 –
X2 what Jerry said.  The polybutylene line you are looking at is probably a water supply line for the old ice maker.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Residential refrigerator condensate drainage...

Reply #3 –
Quote from: bigdog –
Modern fridges don't use a drain line in the same way the RV type does. There is a catch basin underneath a res fridge that is close to the compressor and that hot compressor causes the drainage water to evaporate. 
Right. I have never seen any sign of it overflowing .

Re: Residential refrigerator condensate drainage...

Reply #4 –
Our Samsung RF18 has no drain line and has never overflowed—even in very humid Florida.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Residential refrigerator condensate drainage...

Reply #5 –
Thank you all...

Happiness is not having to to worry about condensate.....
Tim Dianics
Pam Sapienza
Vader PupZilla Labrador Canine Beast (AKA Pup)
Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000
2021 Jeep Gladiator, Diesel