condensing boiler drain question

[jp1272]

@Vatt

Just stumbled across your post regarding the dripping from your (then) new condensing boiler... I have a very similar problem, i.e. newly fitted condensing boiler, excessive dripping from second pipe into the communal corridor etc.

I seem to be the only one on my floor with a condensing boiler so I can't compare what others have done to deal with the water puddles.

At this point nobody has complained about it because I have put a little jar underneath it which catches the water. However, that means I have to empty it mornings and evenings at the moment...

Unfortunately my plumber can't fit this pipe into a waste pipe inside the flat as the boiler sits across the corridor from it, so I feel a bit stuck with this dripping pipe issue outside my front door.

How did you solve it in the end? All I can think of is putting a big flower pot outside my front door and underneath the pipe in order to catch the water - not an ideal solution really...

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[kirkgas]

c,mon doctor drivel, explain how water will discharge at over 100 oC, the boilers are set to discharge at 85- 90ish oC. if the water gets to 100 it will turn to steam and expand by 1600 times (and wouldn't drip on anyones head ) have another look at some MI's, absolutely no mention of dropping to ground level, it needs only to be visible and not positioned where it will cause harm.

 

[jp1272]

Just to clarify, I am NOT asking about the steam/flue, I am asking about where to put the condensate if there is no option of draining it into a waste pipe inside or outside the flat (listed building).

The dripping from the condensate line does not cause any harm as such - just a constant annoying and unsightly water stain outside my front door. (And as the water coming out of that line is quite acidic, my idea of trying to catch it with a big flower pot is probably not an option).

However, I just read about "boiler condensate pumps"... might be just what I need.