Alpha CD32C Condensate Traps

[ChrisJohns]

Hi Guys,
I can see from your comments that you have much experience with Alpha Condensing boilers?

I, like many others have experienced problems with the condensate pipework freezing.

Although that's now understood and rectified I find that the metal condensation pipe down to the actual trap is a loose 'sloppy' fit into the metal top of the trap. So although the water drips into the trap, water gathers around the top of the trap and drips down the side. (the trap is NOT overflowing).

So I suppose my question is...

Should the actual trap be a tight fit on the metal down pipe?

Many thanks in advance Guys.

Chris

 

[kittedup]

Have you got a picture?

Condense pipe work should not be run in metal pipes.

Ted

 

[ChrisJohns]

Hi Ted,

Thanks for reply. The metal pipework I refer to is the original Alpha pipe from heat exchanger which I assume is stainless steel. This fits into the top flange of the condensate trap which itself is steel...thereafter the body of the actual trap is Plastic/PVC and plastic pipework to outside the house.

My query is whether the stainless steel pipe should be a tight fit in the metal flange portion of the plastic trap or just a very loose fit?

Thanks

Chris