AC question

[Canoe1]

If a dumb dog was to pull off the foam insulation off of the large copper line from outside, and then I replace said insulation, could this cause a fair bit of water drip inside the wall from condensation?
I'm thinking dumb dog stripped the insulation from some line from inside the wall, and all I did was replace outside insulation.

I thought it might have been a leak in the water lines (on bathroom wall) but I've shut off water to it and still is water seeping out from wall.

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[Bowhica]

I don't think the condensation from the big line will be able to cause that kind of wetness. You may have pan and or drain issues.

To clarify, your seepage is on the inside wall in the bathroom?

[thegrouse]

It depends on how much water you are talking about. Is the insulation end that is closest to the bathroom vertical? If there is an overhead bend and the end is pointing down I could see some water running into the wall.

[Canoe1]

I don't think the condensation from the big line will be able to cause that kind of wetness. You may have pan and or drain issues.

To clarify, your seepage is on the inside wall in the bathroom?

The water is seeping on the outside wall (bathroom wall is outside wall).
I've put shut offs on all of the water lines (shower, toilet, sink) and the water is still there.
It's not a drip pan issue, the AC unit isn't near that wall.
All that's left that I can think of is the copper line sweating, but it seems like to much water.
I'm trying to narrow it down before I start tearing stuff up

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[Rat]

The water is seeping on the outside wall (bathroom wall is outside wall).
I've put shut offs on all of the water lines (shower, toilet, sink) and the water is still there.
It's not a drip pan issue, the AC unit isn't near that wall.
All that's left that I can think of is the copper line sweating, but it seems like to much water.
I'm trying to narrow it down before I start tearing stuff up

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Yes it could be the suction line sweating, depending on how much insulation was removed from the line. If there is an air gap in the vapor barrio of the insulation it will sweat under the insulation as well, run down the pipe and then exit at the first unsealed joint.

It could also be the drain line, especially if it comes down the wall with the line set. It could be broken in the wall or have a fitting that wasn't glued properly and has come loose.

But a poorly insulated suction line will sweat enough to wet out drywall, especially if it is being funneled to one particular spot like it seems yours is doing.

Cut the wall open and see what's happening, it's the best way to fix it. You could try to fill the whole thing up with spray foam (two part works the best) but if it keeps sweating, which it will most of the time, you will still need to cut it open and then you have all that foam to deal with as well.

[dhillis]

If you can do sheetrock work yourself, rip it out and fix it correctly. Sheetrock is cheap.

[Canoe1]

Yes it could be the suction line sweating, depending on how much insulation was removed from the line. If there is an air gap in the vapor barrio of the insulation it will sweat under the insulation as well, run down the pipe and then exit at the first unsealed joint.

It could also be the drain line, especially if it comes down the wall with the line set. It could be broken in the wall or have a fitting that wasn't glued properly and has come loose.

But a poorly insulated suction line will sweat enough to wet out drywall, especially if it is being funneled to one particular spot like it seems yours is doing.

Cut the wall open and see what's happening, it's the best way to fix it. You could try to fill the whole thing up with spray foam (two part works the best) but if it keeps sweating, which it will most of the time, you will still need to cut it open and then you have all that foam to deal with as well.

Thanks, I stuck my finger into the wall, the insulation is almost to the outside, and what I replaced is almost touching it.
If I butt them up together, then foam it (wouldn't take much) maybe that might fix it. Or at least try it first. I'm trying to avoid opening the wall.
I know it's not the drain line, it's no where near where this is.

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[Canoe1]

Yes it could be the suction line sweating, depending on how much insulation was removed from the line. If there is an air gap in the vapor barrio of the insulation it will sweat under the insulation as well, run down the pipe and then exit at the first unsealed joint.

It could also be the drain line, especially if it comes down the wall with the line set. It could be broken in the wall or have a fitting that wasn't glued properly and has come loose.

But a poorly insulated suction line will sweat enough to wet out drywall, especially if it is being funneled to one particular spot like it seems yours is doing.

Cut the wall open and see what's happening, it's the best way to fix it. You could try to fill the whole thing up with spray foam (two part works the best) but if it keeps sweating, which it will most of the time, you will still need to cut it open and then you have all that foam to deal with as well.

It's behind the shower (tile) wall. It'd be easier to go through the siding and osb

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[dhillis]

Thanks, I stuck my finger into the wall, the insulation is almost to the outside, and what I replaced is almost touching it.
If I butt them up together, then foam it (wouldn't take much) maybe that might fix it. Or at least try it first. I'm trying to avoid opening the wall.
I know it's not the drain line, it's no where near where this is.

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Don't just foam it. Make sure to fix it correctly FIRST. If you just foam it you will regret it later.