Where should a condensate pipe be installed?

Where should a boiler condensate pipe go? The HHIC states that: ‘When fitting a new or replacement boiler, the condensate discharge pipe should be connected to an internal ‘gravity discharge point’, such as an internal soil stack, internal kitchen or bathroom waste pipe such as sink, basin, bath or shower waste.

Does a condensate pipe have to go into a drain?

Essentially, a condensate pipe takes waste water away from the boiler. All modern condensing boilers require a condensate pipe to run to a suitable drain. It can be taken to the outside, run internally, or even pumped through a 10mm plastic tube rising vertically, then to a drain.

What size should external condensate pipe be?

Any external boiler condensate pipe must be a minimum internal diameter (ID) of 30mm, and insulated, using suitable waterproof and weatherproof insulation. Any internal condensate pipe should be a minimum of 19mm ID and upsized to 30mm ID minimum before passing through the building structure to outside.

Can you put PRV into condensate pipe?

It is now possible for the PRV discharge to be directly connected to the internal waste. The condensate drain can be connected below the tundish. Ideal Boilers give advice on how to do this in one of their technical bulletins (AD 117), this hotun installation guidance tells you all you need to know.

How long can a condensate pipe be?

3 metres
Condensate pipes may run outside or through unheated buildings, such as garages. Outside condensate pipes should not be longer than 3 metres. They must also be insulated with waterproof lagging in order to prevent them from freezing.

What type of pipe is used for condensate?

The recommended material to use for a condensate system is stainless steel. Stainless steel greatly enhances the pipes’ ability to withstand the corrosive attack for a longer, more reliable operational life.

Can a condensate pipe go into a soil stack?

Where it is not possible to connect the boiler condensate discharge pipe to an internal “gravity discharge point” then the installer should use a condensate pump connected to a suitable internal connection point such as an internal soil stack (preferred method), internal kitchen or bathroom waste pipe such as a sink.

What is the minimum diameter for an external condensate drainage pipe?

30mm
External pipes from sink wastes or washing machine outlets should be a minimum of 30mm internal diameter, insulated with waterproof UV resistant material, terminated below the grid but above the water line and a suitable drain/leaf guard fitted.

Can condensate pipes be copper?

The condensate pipe must be plastic – usually solvent-weld fittings – and at least 22 mm in diameter. Copper or steel pipework cannot be used. This is because, at a pH of 3-4, the condensate is slightly acidic and would corrode it. Condensate pipes may run outside or through unheated buildings, such as garages.

What comes out of a boiler condensate pipe?

Condensate is what gets produced when your boiler is being used to heat your home or produce hot water. This is because when your boiler burns fuel, a chemical reaction causes produces carbon dioxide and water vapour by-products. After this water has been collected, it gets expelled out the condensate pipe.

How do you run a condensate drain line?

Connect the head of the garden hose to the opening of the condensate drain. Maintain a tight connection between the drain and the hose with your hand and run the hose on high in short bursts. This should allow the water to travel upwards and break up any clogs in the drain. Repeat step 2 until the water runs clear.

What is condensate pipe?

The condensate pipe is used to drain all the excess water produced from the condensing process in your boiler. Since the water, aka the condensate, is mildly acidic (that’s because it is a by-product of the condensed waste gasses), it needs to be drained through a PVC or ABS pipe.

Is there a guide to fitting a condensate pipe?

To prevent this, a useful guide has been published by the Heating & Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC). The guide is designed to help gas installers correctly fit the condensate discharge pipe. The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council have also published guidance for the customer on what to do if they experience a frozen condensate.

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How long should a condensate discharge pipe be?

The external pipe run should be kept as short as possible to a maximum of 3 metres, taking the most direct and “most vertical” route to the discharge point, with no horizontal sections in which condensate might collect.

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