Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing condensate

A device configured to trap air, comprising:

• a spherical float;
• a trap body that defines a chamber that is configured to operably:
• receive condensate from a condensate-producing source;
• release the condensate from the chamber to a drain pipe connected to the device;
• and
• contain the float;
• a stationary and substantially smooth seat defined on a chamber-facing surface of the trap body and configured to operably form a fluidic seal when in contact with an exterior surface of the float;
• a port defined through the trap body;
• and
• one or more guide rails attached to or integral with the trap body and configured to operably direct the float toward the seat when the condensate in the chamber is below a first predetermined level;
• wherein:
• when the device is oriented such that the condensate operably flows into the device in a substantially vertical direction, the device is configured to operably:
• receive the condensate into the chamber through the port;
• allow the condensate to exit the chamber through the seat;
• drain substantially all of the condensate from the chamber when flow of the condensate into the chamber ceases;
• and
• substantially prevent air from exiting the chamber through the seat;
• and
• when the device is oriented such that the condensate operably flows into the device in a substantially horizontal direction, the device is configured to operably:
• receive the condensate into the chamber through the seat;
• allow the condensate to exit the chamber through the port;
• drain substantially all of the condensate from the chamber when flow of the condensate into the chamber ceases;
• and
• substantially prevent the air from exiting the chamber through the seat.