The electric EXCEL, COMPACT, CENTREX 2000 A/F and Centrex 3000 A/F
will evaporate all liquids, depending on use and climate (ie use over-capacity
and extremely humid weather). However, other than the CENTREX 2000 and
3000 A/F, where it is optional, all Central units, the Excel-NE, the
Ecolet Mobile, and the SPACESAVER should have the overflow security
drain connected.
Even though we expect the Excel, Compact, and Centrex 2000/3000 AF
to evaporate all liquids, we always recommend that the overflow drain
be connected if the units are being used residentially, or the units
will be seeing heavy use for a short period of time (ie party, large
family visits). This drain should always be connected as a security
measure.
A 10 Foot 1" drain hose and stainless steel hose clamp is supplied
with all Central units, non-electric units, and the SPACESAVER. Collect
and/or treat excess liquid in an approved facility such as a recycling
bed, old septic system, holding tank or drain pit.
To make a recycling bed to evaporate and transpirate the liquid without
touching the environment, simply dig a bed 18" deep, and line it
with plastic sheet. Bed size - normally 3-25 square feet - varies with
geographic area and season. Fill it with 6" of gravel then 12"
of sand and plant with grass and shrubs. Click here for more information.
Drain pits for excess liquid should be installed in accordance with
local regulations. In many areas, this is about 1 ft. deep and 2 ft.
in diameter. Place sturdy cover (plastic, tin or wood) and a 6"
mound of earth over the drain to prevent soil and surface water from
settling into the gravel. See the diagram at right.