Patent ID: 8646474

Claim:
A method comprising: performing an automated introduction of a fluid into a condensate drain line, wherein performing the automated introduction of the fluid into the condensate drain line comprises providing at least one control signal to at least one fluid flow regulation device, wherein providing the at least one control signal to the at least one fluid flow regulation device comprises providing at least one control signal to a first control valve to cause the first control valve to at least partially open to introduce the fluid into the condensate drain line, wherein providing the at least one control signal to the first control valve comprises providing the at least one control signal to a water supply control valve that is in-line on a water supply line to cause the water supply control valve to at least partially open to introduce water into the condensate drain line, wherein introducing the water into the condensate drain line comprises flowing the water through a flow restriction device that is operable to prevent the water from the water supply line from damaging a component downstream from the flow restriction device; and removing at least one of microbial material and non-microbial debris from the condensate drain line by flowing the fluid through the condensate drain line.