To be fair, housecleaner threw away the instructions that came with this unit, and I think I'm doing it right, because it works.
The idea is to connect to the outdoor air conditioner condensate line and then hook up shop vac to clear the line.
I went through adventure with this when HVAC repairman gave me the tip that this would save on paying to unclog our lines.
HVAC guy put downward spout on the end of our outside line, and this adapter connected to it right away.
The Milwaukee cordless shop vac I just bought however, will not lock on perfectly to the other end.
But I was able to hold it in place well enough that it worked and cleared the line.
I know it worked, both and because this adapter has VERY HELPFUL clear section that lets you see what you're sucking out of your c.
By the backed up condensate, Saw plenty of organic gunk, followed, then only drips and drops of water, me the job was done..
I have seen that using duct tape to attach the end of the shop vac helps to form seal, and this is idea.
I did not want to bother though, and holding the shop vac in place worked just fine..
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