Drainage plug for A/C ?

[odie]

 

[Kawiguy454]

looks like a window AC. probably for draining to service or move the unit. normal operation the condensate evaporates and assists heat removal.

 

[Kira]

Could it accommodate a drainage hose? Lots of AC units above doors (to shops, for instance) have 'em. I suppose there's often more water in the air than can be utilized by the AC. They always drip.

 

[mk378]

That cover looks homemade. Underneath you'll likely find a homemade hole that someone later realized was a bad idea.

The ones that drain from the front should have a stub tube there that a drain hose can be attached to. If it doesn't drain from the front the drain nipple is on the bottom.

 

[PimTac]

You want the unit to drain otherwise corrosion will set in. If the drainage bothers people then redirect it with a pipe or hose.

 

[mk378]

Also they're made to sit nearly level in the window, leaning only slightly toward the outside. Very common mistake to have it tilted down too far, then the water goes where it shouldn't.

 

[odie]

Yes , A.C. window unit . The cover pictured was installed at the factory . Thinking when removed it's to be used for hose as described above .

 

[JMJNet]

Just take of the screw and see how it looks like?

 

[odie]

 

[PimTac]

Seems like a complicated way to plug a hole. The ones I had just had a simple plastic plug. A separate plug with a hose adapter fitting was in the box.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

https://www.amazon.com/Forestchill-Conditioner-Drain-Connector-Window/dp/B07RYV5GK1

 

[odie]

Installed this and helps to drain water out .

 

[Rand]

You want the unit to drain otherwise corrosion will set in. If the drainage bothers people then redirect it with a pipe or hose.

Many are designed to use the condensate for additional efficiency.