condensate drain flexiable pipe

[lumpy06]

does the condensate drain have to be rigid plastic or can you use flexiable pipe that is good and strong

 

[Corgigrouch]

The problem that I can see with using a flexible pipe is that you may not be able to ensure a continuous fall along the length of pipe and so end up with an air lock.

In principal, provided that it is made of a suitable material and is the required size for the location of the pipe, then I cannot see that you cannot use it but it may give you more headaches than you have cured... whats wrong with using rigid pipe?

 

[lumpy06]

there are sevral bends under floor boards may be i will fit a pump to the pipe

 

[namsag]

Why, what height is boiler from floor. you will have a drop on it for most off the way even bit of horizontal is ok , Water will get out without backing up into the boiler.

 

[bengasman]

There is no problem using suitable flexible pipe for condensate as long as there is no risk of leaking or freezing.

 

[kirkgas]

if you need to fit flexi a good idea is a washing machine waste extention hose, very flexible and has rubber ends to properly connect something to it