Why it matters
The JN-206 is a palm-sized pump for portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers and ice makers. Dual level sensors start it when water reaches the upper probe and stop it at the lower one, which avoids rapid on-off cycling.
MSELTOS puts it below 15 dB, quiet enough for a bedroom. It lifts water 5 ft at up to 55 GPH and runs from a 12 V adapter; 6 ft of tubing is included.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Portable AC units
- Dehumidifiers
- Bedrooms and offices
Look elsewhere if
- Furnaces and central AC
- Lifts over 5 ft
- Hot water over 113 F
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very quiet
- Dual sensors
- Tubing included
Cons
- 5 ft lift
- Low-voltage adapter
- No overflow switch
Limitations to weigh
- Clean the tank, float and check valve every six months or so; algae and slime cause most condensate pump failures.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 2.24"L x 1.38"W x 2.2"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 2.8 ounces | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 0.9 GPM | Retailer |
| Max head / lift (maker) | 5 ft | Retailer |
| Voltage | 12 V DC | Retailer |
| Compatible devices | Dehumidifier, Air Conditioner, Ice Maker, Basement | Retailer |
| Model number | JN-206 | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A quiet fix for portable units that can't drain by gravity.
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