Automated condensate drain line cleaning system, method, and kit

A method comprising:

• performing an automated introduction of a fluid into a condensate drain line;
• and
• removing at least one of microbial material and non-microbial debris from the condensate drain line by flowing the fluid through the condensate drain line;
• wherein performing the automated introduction of the fluid into the condensate drain line comprises providing at least one control signal to at least one fluid flow regulation device;
• and
• wherein providing the at least one control signal to the at least one fluid flow regulation device comprises providing at least one control signal to a pump to cause the pump to pump the fluid into one selected from the condensate drain line and a fluid storage tank coupled between the pump and the condensate drain line;
• and
• wherein providing the at least one control signal to the pump comprises providing the at least one control signal to a fluid pump to cause the fluid pump to pump fluid into a fluid storage tank coupled between the fluid pump and the condensate drain line and
• wherein providing the at least one control signal to the pump comprises providing the at least one control signal to a water pump.

A method comprising:

• performing an automated introduction of a fluid into a condensate drain line;
• and
• removing at least one of microbial material and non-microbial debris from the condensate drain line by flowing the fluid through the condensate drain line;
• wherein performing the automated introduction of the fluid into the condensate drain line comprises providing at least one control signal to at least one fluid flow regulation device;
• and
• wherein providing the at least one control signal to the at least one fluid flow regulation device comprises providing at least one control signal to a pump to cause the pump to pump the fluid into one selected from the condensate drain line and a fluid storage tank coupled between the pump and the condensate drain line;
• and
• wherein providing the at least one control signal to the pump comprises providing the at least one control signal to a fluid pump to cause the fluid pump to pump fluid into a fluid storage tank coupled between the fluid pump and the condensate drain line and
• further comprising performing an automated determination of a time to perform the automated introduction of the fluid into the condensate drain line.

An apparatus comprising:

• a controller;
• a fluid supply line;
• and
• at least one fluid flow regulation device electrically coupled with the controller to receive at least one control signal from the controller, the at least one fluid flow regulation device to cause a fluid to flow into a condensate drain line through the fluid supply line responsive to the at least one control signal;
• wherein the at east one fluid flow regulation device comprises at least one of a control valve and a pump and
• wherein the fluid supply line comprises a water supply line;
• and
• wherein the at least one fluid flow regulation device comprises a first water supply control valve in-line on the water supply line, the first water supply control valve to at least partially open responsive to the at least one control signal to cause water from the water supply line to flow into the condensate drain line.