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I have a high-efficiency tankless hot water heater. new construction all plastic pipe,can I run the condensation drain into the sewer line which goes out to a concrete septic tank?
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Yes, but you should put a neutralizer on it. The condensate is acidic and you might not want to dump into your septic tank.
I like the ones with little pouches in it, you can refill them limestone shavings from the garden center.