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  1. ShaunCorbs

    Boiler condensate to septic tank

    (domestic) now i think your not supposed to run it into one because it will harm the system dynamics (bacteria) but the question is would you be able to run it into a septic tank if you use a Condensate Neutralizer ?? but my only worrie is it will require servicing every year (but what...
  2. B

    Condensate question

    Might be a daft one here but how long does it normally take from firing boiler up to condense running down the drain? was at one earlier and had boiler on full for 5/10 mins and had the condense disconnected and it never appeared? as said am I being daft ? :17:
  3. V

    D2 run I to condensate in 32mm plastic

    Hello all. Not been in here for ages but have a question re a mates install of unvented and vaillant system boiler... plumber has run the d2 from tundish into 32mm plastic with condensate also run into this pipe. This the. Exists the building and runs down to ground level. Looks ms wrong to...
  4. L

    New boiler condensate pipe

    Hi all first post so thanks for taking the time to read! As per title I am having a new ideal boiler fitted in my loft soon and have had two different views as to where the condensate pipe should run. One is saying has to run in to the soil stack (which is the other end of the loft so long run)...
    • Leeroy
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    • boiler condensate new boiler pipe
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  5. M

    Condensate pipe

    I have a 32mm condensate pipe sticking out the wall for a combi. It comes out the wall about 1m from the ground. It then needs to turn left and travel 3m where it will join right at the bottom of a soil pipe through a strap on boss. My question is - can I put the 3m bit (as long as it is...
  6. N

    Bone dry condensate trap

    Serviced an Isar on friday and when removing the trap it was bone dry, to the point where what came out was a fine dust. I serviced it last year and I always silicone grease the o rings and rubber pipe. This year it was as if the grease had been completely dried out. Other than this everything...
  7. O

    PRV exits into a tundish T'd off condensate pipe! OK?

    Hi, I have had a full CH system installed in my bungalow Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28HE + 7 rads in a day and am concerned that some corners have been cut. The boiler sits in a cupboard in the centre of the bungalow. A ll pipework runs up to it from under the floor and to my mind is the high point in...
  8. T

    condensate question

    Can you terminate a condensate to an external stub stack? My customers are converting a ground floor bathroom to a utility room, toilets being taken out and its currently terminated to and external stub stack. what you guys think?
  9. C

    Boiler condensate pumping

    has anybody ever used a Saniflow (Sanishower) to pump condensate it would solve a lot of problems for me if it worked without destroying he pump in a short time . I can guess what the replies are going to be but someone may have some personal experience
  10. K

    Grundfos condensate system making a loud noise

    Hi...new here so not sure if I am posting in the correct section...but anyway here goes....as the title says I have a grundfos condensation system for my central heating system...it is located in my airing cupboard - it just sits in the far corner of the cupboard...I put some washing away in...
  11. N

    Condensate pipe and soakaway

    Hi, we had a new combi fitted 10 months ago. It was fitted with a condensate soakaway as no drainpipe/drain nearby. The fitter assured us that it was all done correctly and that it has been fitted into a soakaway. After (just recently) reading to manufactures instructions concerning the soakaway...
  12. I

    Leak from u-bend that condensate pipe drains into

    Hi there, I've recently discovered a leak from the u-bend in which the condensate pipe drains into. I live in a block of flats so it doesn't drain outside. Unfortunately the pipe work is in the most inconvenient place behind the walls with only 2 access holes available to try and work out...
  13. S

    Condensate into rain water stack

    just a quick one, some **** fitting a boiler in a cupboard and connect to the rain water stack, this has flooded twice now killing the boiler lucky alpha have replaced the the parts FOC.but the boiler installer is not coming back to the house so its left to me to fix, its in a flat so its...
    • smtplumbing
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    • condensate water
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  14. I

    vokera compact 25 HE condensate issue

    I'm fairly puzzled by this one chaps, it's the compact with the secondary heat exchanger that the fan blows through. It seems that condensate is running down passed the fan in in to the bottom of the burner chamber.. initial brief investigation seems to be pretty clear combustion air path and...
    • IDCHAPPY
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    • compact condensate vokera
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  15. D

    Advice on condensate

    Hi all Ive never had this issue before, I'm unable to ascertain via LA building control whether the drains are combined or separate, and thames water want me to buy a drain map of the entire area that will tell me?! I can't access a manhole,there appears to be a ropey "extension" over it, the...
  16. B

    Condensate output contains grit and pressure loss

    Checking the boiler before winter, I have found the condensate trap contains a lot of grit, rather like sand. I don't think that's normal, but what is it likely to be? It works normally, but keeps losing pressure, about 1 bar every 3-4 days, with no signs of escaping water. I keep topping it up...
  17. D

    Condensate pump

    What is the vote as to the quietest condensate pump? I have a customer who has just bought a house with an ageing Grundfos unit in the bedroom cupboard and is complaining of being woken in the night. Thanks guys
    • Deleted member 2053
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    • condensate pump
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  18. G

    Ideal Icos HE12 Water Dripping FL / LF Error Code - Blocked Condensate Pipe/Sump?

    Hi all! I have (not for the first time) a problem with my Ideal Icos HE12 boiler! A month or so ago I had the "FL" error code, which I think means "Flame Failure". I had Gas Safe engineer out and said that the condensate/water for some reason wasn't draining away properly. He rang Ideal...
    • georgekitchen7
    • Thread
    • condensate ideal water
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  19. plumb_know

    Ideal 159991 condensate pump

    ]Hopefully someone can help me :) i have a customer that has a perished non return valve on a ideal 159991 condensate pump but it has no part number and I have tried searching google with no success. Does any one know the part number for to or where I could get one from? I will try ringing...
  20. T

    Condensate pipe into washing machine waste

    Some boiler manufacturers and industry guidance says that you can boss a condensate pipe for a condensing boiler into a washing machine standpipe. Is this assuming the washing machine standpipe is actually still being used by the washing machine? I'm just wondering if a washing machine pump...
    • Truman
    • Thread
    • condensate machine pipe washing washing machine waste
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums

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