Whynter ARC-DB Manual Drain Bucket – Condensate Collection Accessory for Whynter Portable Air Conditioners

I bought this for our Whytner ARC 14s to make draining easier. I thought the price a little steep but it does what it should. I've only drained my unit about 3 times since owning, about once a month, all of those times where I've asked, "I wonder how much water is in the unit?" About one of these buckets worth. I unscrew the thing covering the whole, put the bucket against the hole and lean the unit towards me. The water comes out and I carry it to the sink. I say it works well. Previously I used a sheet pan to put under the unit and collect whatever water came out. I suppose the bucket is easier than the sheet pan. Recommended!

I no longer have to take my portable a/c to ti[p and drain in the shower. I elevated my portable a/c with these : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTSPJ4S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 This is enough room to get this draining tool underneath without disconnecting anything. There is enough room to slant the drain tool vertically. The angles of this drain tool are perfectly designed to drain the upper and lower sections.

It fits the bill and a solid piece. Only complaint is 'why' couldn't Whynter given the tube that will reach from the drain into the drainer? I mean, come on! Had to buy one from Home Depot and just leave it on the drain and it's length just sits within the drain container behind the air conditioner.

This was a complete waste of money. Trying to angle this thing in a way where the water came out of the AC , then trying to keep it from spilling on the floor was ridiculous. I tried this multiple times and eventually realized that a small baking sheet that I had could slide under the ac and allow it to drain without issue. I also used an absorbent sponge in the tray to keep the water from sloshing around and out of the tray. So for less than $10 I had a solution that I’m still using a year later. Couldn’t return this because the time period had passed.

So easy to use it's a real forehead slapper. I'll take simplicity over hoses and pumps any day. I use this with our multiple portable a/c's, Whynter & non-Whynter brands. Check the dimensions to see if it fits under your bottom draining unit.

It really doesn’t work very well. I had better luck with my dustpan.

Does not workk well for my arc14sh. It is difficult to line up just right to catch the water just right. I usually end up with puddle under the unit when I am done.

This bucket is great for draining water from your portable AC unit

Very small and fills up pretty quickly