Leaking Vaillant?

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One of the Vaillant EcoTec 824s at my holiday flats leaks water when on standby and cold for a few days. What's the source?

I've had the front cover off but can't see any leaks at all.
 
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An ecotec has a few likely leak points best to get someone round

How old is it?
 
If its under warranty the call Vaillant

Before you do you need to check that there are no leaks on radiators etc around the flat.

Vaillant won't repair anything not inside the boiler and will charge you if the call out is not covered
 
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Water is dribbling down the pipework from the boiler when cold...what's that to do with the radiators of which the nearest is 10 feet away?

Pressure holds steady with no drop over the last 3 years.

I suspect it's more likely to do with the condensate side but can't see any evidence within the casing and don't understand why it only does it when cold and been unused for a few days.

My question was aimed at finding out if there was a usual suspect for these symptoms.

Thanks
 

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