{"product_id":"radonaway-condensate-bypass-kit-25030","title":"RadonAway Condensate Bypass Kit for 4\" Transition Fitting (25030)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRadonAway Condensate Bypass Kit for 4\" Transition Fitting (25030)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutes condensation from a radon exhaust pipe around the fan, using a 4\" transition fitting installed above the fan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater condenses inside a radon exhaust pipe and runs back down toward the fan. RadonAway fan motors are built to handle moisture, but RadonAway says that in some locations and weather a bypass is worth adding to cut down on possible fan damage. This kit catches the water above the fan and drains it through an insulated tube to the inlet pipe below, so it bypasses the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit is made for a 4\" Schedule 40 PVC transition fitting (RadonAway 13245), which is sold separately and not carried by RadonDepot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weir in the kit sits inside that fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 weir for the transition fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 barbed fittings, for 3\/8\" tube and 1\/4\" NPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 clear 3\/8\" tube, 3 ft long\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 tubing insulation, 3 ft long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor use with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Schedule 40 PVC transition fitting (RadonAway 13245, sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" clear tube, 3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarbed, 1\/4\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadonAway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou will also need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 4\" transition fitting (RadonAway 13245)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA drill with at least a 3\/8\" chuck, a 7\/16\" drill bit and a 1\/4\"-18 NPT tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn adjustable wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePVC cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes (from RadonAway's instructions)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCement the weir into the transition fitting, then install the transition fitting above the fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrill and tap a 1\/4\"-18 NPT hole in the transition fitting and thread in a barbed fitting, with PVC cement on the threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo the same on the inlet pipe below the fan, less than 36\" from the upper fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFit the tubing and insulation to both barbed fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut the tubing as short as practical and route it as straight as possible, with no kinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondensate bypass kit or fan guard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondensate Bypass Kit (25030)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFan Guard (76040-2)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrains water from the exhaust pipe around the fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrains water from the exhaust pipe around the fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere the water is collected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn a 4\" transition fitting above the fan, using the kit's weir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the fan guard's own drain fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther parts needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA 4\" transition fitting (RadonAway 13245), sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/16\" drill bit, 1\/4\" NPT tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/16\" drill bit, 1\/4\" NPT tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your system does not have a transition fitting, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/radonaway-fan-guard-condensate-bypass-kit-4-schedule-40-pvc\"\u003eRadonAway Fan Guard\u003c\/a\u003e is a complete kit on its own. Not sure which suits your system? Contact us and we will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the fan guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are two different RadonAway parts that do the same job in different ways. The fan guard has its own drain fitting. This kit goes into a transition fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it without the transition fitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadonAway's instructions are written for the 4\" transition fitting (13245), and the weir is shaped to sit inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to drill the pipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both barbed fittings thread into tapped 1\/4\" NPT holes, one above the fan and one below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RadonAway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674154209535,"sku":"25030","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6639\/0015\/files\/radonaway-condensate-bypass-kit-25030.jpg?v=1792088233","url":"https:\/\/radondepot.ca\/products\/radonaway-condensate-bypass-kit-25030","provider":"Radon Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}