Hi my boiler has been leaking. I’ve had someone out today who has shown me that the flexi plastic condensate pipe has been sat on the copper pipe which has melted a hole in it. They have quoted over £250 for repair. Does this sound average? I have sourced the part online which is only £20 is this a really detailed job to my untrained eye it looked quite straightforward.
Valiant eco tech condensate flexi pipe leak
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Technically you're not allowed to mess with the condensate pipe unless gas safe as it's apart of the flue.
However if it's just replacing a broken section of condensate pipe it's probably one of the more DIY friendly jobs you could undertake.
If your confident save yourself £250 and crack on. If not or you want it done by the book get a few other quotes as £250 seems steep.
However if it's just replacing a broken section of condensate pipe it's probably one of the more DIY friendly jobs you could undertake.
If your confident save yourself £250 and crack on. If not or you want it done by the book get a few other quotes as £250 seems steep.
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I try not to comment on pricing, but yes £250 does seem to be excessive.
But no, this is not a diy repair.
But no, this is not a diy repair.
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Ate you serious you imbecile by repairing the pipe
typical example of diyers giving gas advice , idiot for starters this boiler should have been turned off by engineer as possible carbon monoxide escape until repair done and no typical internet basher you cannot buy just the pipe as you need the symphony trap as well so OP just leave it alone and pay Whatever the quote is All depends if prv pipe work is in the way
Which if you plumbers are as godly as you think you are should never happen. Only an idiot would trap the trap.
No fumes would escape if the trap were still in place. I changed my condensate from external to internal be just adjusting the solvent weld pipe I never once touched the trap or any other parts for that matter. What an imbecile I am. The next service the gas engineer was none the wiser.
In English please
In English please
Haha sorry being an imbecile and an idiot English isn't really me forte.
Don’t worry not your fault
This is the flexible tube inside the boiler and is before the trap so will leak fumes. I would advise not to use the boiler until this has been repaired correctly. Ask your plumber/ gas fitter to read TB 150. Safety checks will need to be carried out after fitting the tube to ensure no combustion products are escaping
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Thanks for the replies. Been internet bashing 
again the pipe with the trap is actually £25. Don’t agree that people should pay whatever the quote is. Not fair to rip people off . I’m not trying to cut corners just trying to avoid paying more than I need too. Also boiler is switched off I only put it on for hot water.
again the pipe with the trap is actually £25. Don’t agree that people should pay whatever the quote is. Not fair to rip people off . I’m not trying to cut corners just trying to avoid paying more than I need too. Also boiler is switched off I only put it on for hot water.
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How much was the initial call out ?
Get a second quotation by all means, but ultimately £250 v. your daughters safety?
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