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Connecting a drain hose

I've always used the resovoir to collect water in my dehumdifier. Recently we've moved to a house with a sump pump. I would like to drian the water from dehumidifier directly into the sump pump drainage hole. My dehumidifier is probably 5-6 yrs. old. What kind of hose should I buy to use for drainage? Did one come with my dehumidifier when I bought it? If so, I don't have it any more.

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Most units have a drain connection, either on the machine itself, or in the collection pail. These connections usually fit standard garden hoses.

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