To install a leachate drain line:

1. Using clamps, fasten a flexible transparent drain hose (if your plumbing code approves this design) between the composter’s leachate drain fitting and the drain pipe or leachate container.
2. The drain hose can function as a leachate-level indicator, if the hose is mounted in a vertical position. Better, have your plumber make a permanent drain with hard pipes, with removal unions that flow to a leachate management system. Caution: Leachate should never reach levels as high as the air intake holes or any non-water tight doors. Leachate can spill out of the unit and cause serious trouble (odor, damage to floors, and health threat, not to mention an unpleasant mess).
3. For non electric models, place the hose in a horizontal position to continuously drain the liquid to a container or an approved soil absorption system. This can also be done on electric models, if the leachate is not evaporating rapidly enough (or to save energy).
4. Make sure all connections are both airtight and watertight. If necessary, use silicone or plastic duct tape to seal joints.
5. Periodically check to see if there is excess leachate that should be emptied.