Is this how it should be ?

[MJN]

Given it's a new build provision really should've been made to run the condensate drain internally to prevent freezing. Is it too late to achieve that now?

Mathew

 

[Rob]

Also looks like there's staining on the floor where the flue is dripping. The terminal can be angled upwards which may help.

 

[libby lou lou]

The drip is to near the wall, could be when the oil filter was done, doesn't resemble oil from that angle but oil will seep uphill

 

[doitall]

Also looks like there's staining on the floor where the flue is dripping. The terminal can be angled upwards which may help.

Actually you touch on a good point.

A question for the experts.

What would the condensate do to the copper pipes etc below the flue if it drips on them.

 

[Rob]

May take a while but will corrode. Would be very unlikely for it to actually be able to drip on the pipework, it't too close to the wall.

 

[doitall]

Could certainly blow back on it though

 

[libby lou lou]

Condensate eats ally, copper is a lot more resilliant

 

[gaswizzard]

Condensate eats ally, copper is a lot more resilliant

Are you saying manufactures should use copper for the Hex as opposed to alu?

 

[middlesbrough]

Condensate eats ally, copper is a lot more resilliant

Are you saying manufactures should use copper for the Hex as opposed to alu?

Well they wouldnt want them to last for ever would they !?

 

[gaswizzard]

 

[libby lou lou]

Stainless makes more sense.

 

[FiremanT]

In a nutshell Mr. Norcon, both you and Prince Charles can foxtrot oscar as far as I am concerned. Neither of you are coming to my house warming party.[/quote]

It IS surprising that, in a recent new build, the condenste runs outside. IF it must, most of us would use st least 32 (I use 40).

I've not been nasty. Do I get an invite?

 

[gaswizzard]

Well you could plant a wall of conifers. That would complete it.
Well it certainly would if I was living next door as they would look a lot prettier.

Sorry OP but just soaked another keyboard.

He'd deffo get an invite to my party.

 

[scooby1]

Sorry OP but just soaked another keyboard.

He'd deffo get an invite to my party.

Next door ? OMG. Farms don't have neighbours as such. Perhaps he does though.

 

[scooby1]

Given it's a new build provision really should've been made to run the condensate drain internally to prevent freezing.

Mathew

Is the condensate warm at all when it exits the boiler ? If it is, and given the short run until it meets the vertical pipe, then wouldn't that tend to prevent it freezing ? If not then would it be feasible to lag it ?