Condensate: Marine Air Conditioning Definition
Water pulled out of humid cabin air by the cold coil. It must drain to a sump, never the bilge.
Condensate in a Boat Air Conditioning System
A 16,000 BTU unit produces litres a day in a Queensland summer, and that water has to go somewhere with a continuous gravity fall. Condensate lines grow a biofilm that narrows them over a season, so they want flushing twice a year. Water in the bilge all summer smells, wears out the pump and hides a real leak.
Using Condensate Specifications in Quotes and Manuals
Use this definition to understand a quote, manual or fault report—not as an instruction to modify the boat. Before buying, compare the wording against the current manufacturer documentation. For refrigerant, fixed 240 V wiring or below-waterline work, use the official licensing and standards sources and an appropriately qualified tradesperson.
Start with the complete system guide for context, or check the owner questions for plain-language answers. Technical information can change or be wrong; the disclaimer explains the limits.