Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing condensate

An automatic condensate release device configured to operably selectively release condensate received from a condensate-producing unit, the automatic condensate release device comprising:

• a substantially spherical valve that defines a valve outer surface;
• an elongate housing defining:
• a condensate reservoir;
• a valve chamber configured to operably contain the valve;
• and
• a condensate release port configured to operably convey condensate from the condensate reservoir into the valve chamber;
• a valve seat configured to, when in contact with the valve outer surface, operably form a fluidic seal of the condensate release port;
• and
• a helical spring located substantially within the valve chamber and configured to operably bias the valve toward the valve seat;
• wherein:
• the housing defines a longitudinal housing axis, a first housing portion, and a second housing portion;
• the housing defines a lock configured to operably secure the first housing portion to the second housing portion, the lock comprising:
• at least two elongate arms that have shape memory, each arm defining a first locking surface;
• and
• a second locking surface, wherein the first locking surface is configured to operably non-destructively releasably, clickably, lockingly engage with the second locking surface, such that each first locking surface contacts, bears on, opposes, and/or extends substantially parallel to, its second locking surface;
• and
• the first housing portion and the second housing portion cooperate with an O-ring to compressively fluidically seal the housing and circumferentially fluidically seal the housing when each first locking surface is operably non-destructively releasably, clickably, lockingly engaged with its corresponding second locking surface.