Hi

I'm thinking of renewing my combi boiler with a condensing one, but
would struggle to run the condensate to a drain from the existing site
(hall cupboard, vertical flue). The kitchen has flagstones, and the
bathroom is tiled, so moving location of the boiler isn't an easy
option for me.  I think this leaves me with two options:

a) renew boiler with a standard boiler; or
b) use a condensate tank/bottle beneath the boiler.

Would i fall foul of regs for replacing with a standard boiler?

Does anyone have experience of living with a condensate bottle - how
often does it require emptying during cold months?

Any advice appreciated.  thanks

Daljit

Daljit wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm thinking of renewing my combi boiler with a condensing one, but
> would struggle to run the condensate to a drain from the existing site
> (hall cupboard, vertical flue). The kitchen has flagstones, and the
> bathroom is tiled, so moving location of the boiler isn't an easy
> option for me.  I think this leaves me with two options:
>
> a) renew boiler with a standard boiler; or
> b) use a condensate tank/bottle beneath the boiler.
>
> Would i fall foul of regs for replacing with a standard boiler?
>
> Does anyone have experience of living with a condensate bottle - how
> often does it require emptying during cold months?
>
> Any advice appreciated.  thanks
>
> Daljit

The condensate doesn't have to run into a drain - it can go to a soakaway, 
IE a hole filled with stones / gravel.

-- 
Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008

On Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:00:30 -0700, Daljit wrote:

> I'm thinking of renewing my combi boiler with a condensing one, but
> would struggle to run the condensate to a drain from the existing site
> (hall cupboard, vertical flue). The kitchen has flagstones, and the
> bathroom is tiled, so moving location of the boiler isn't an easy
> option for me.  I think this leaves me with two options:
> 
> a) renew boiler with a standard boiler; or
> b) use a condensate tank/bottle beneath the boiler.

c) condensate pump, £50-£100

-- 
John Stumbles

Teenagers: tired of being harassed by your stupid parents?
Act now! Move out, get a job and pay your own bills, 
while you still know everything!

Daljit wrote:
> a) renew boiler with a standard boiler; or
> b) use a condensate tank/bottle beneath the boiler.
> Would i fall foul of regs for replacing with a standard boiler?

You would unless you can find enough points on the exemptions checklist 
to be exempt.

Do you have a loft/attic it could go in? Usually possible to get access 
to a soil stack up there.

Owain

> You would unless you can find enough points on the exemptions checklist
> to be exempt.
>
> Do you have a loft/attic it could go in? Usually possible to get access
> to a soil stack up there.
>
> Owain


I'd prefer fitting a condensing boiler if i can, and didn't know there
was such a thing as a condensate pump.  I think that's the answer, and
yes, can easily get access to the attic - should be lots of options
for me up there.

cheers

Daljit