Baxi BBE HE and condensate drains

[bobgibbs]

Hi all,

I'm looking to install one of the new baxi BBE HE boilers, it'll replace one of the old Bermudas.

The alterations to the system and supply I'm ok with but when it comes to the condensate drain, Baxi are about as useful as a chocolate fireguard. I have RH connections on the boiler and the condensate drain will come out nearly level

with the top of the boiler. Will there be any trouble if (see photo)? I run it to the back of the fireplace along to the left hand side of the fireplace, channel it into the existing wall and elbow it down to a channel in the solid concrete floor and then through the wall in 22mm upvc. it can then run to a soakaway to the LH side of the front door.

There seems to be a certain number of elbows they say I can use and must put in a trap.

Any ideas?😕

TIA

 

[ian macca]

ive seen 1 of these installed,dont like the idea of the 10mm condensate pipe running to 22mm, i know theyve had problems with blockages,also customers not happy with the noise of condensate pump kicking in whilst there watching telly,and it looks pretty difficult to work on and maintain one good thing is it comes with a nice looking electric fire,i dont see a problem of the way you want to run the condensate, i know others running it along the top of the skirting🙄

 

[bobgibbs]

I've thought of using 10mm pipe and fittings to the exterior side of the house but I would like to use solvent weld fittings to seal the system. Or I could use 22mm from the elbow supplied with the boiler that may reduce the chance of blockages. But will upvc solvent weld cement work on 22mm overflow fittings?

Personally I don't like the idea of running a pipe all the way round the dining room on the skirting board as I think it looks unsightly. I much prefer the job to look good as well as being a good job.😉