What type of piping do we use for condensate drains?
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What type of piping do we use for condensate drains?
PVC piping
PVC piping systems are recognized as acceptable for use in condensate drain systems in all major model plumbing codes.
Where do you drain the condensate on a furnace?
Most furnaces will have at least 2 internal drains, typically one for the heat exchanger and one for the vent, usually at the inducer outlet or on the inducer housing.
Can boiler condensate go into sink waste pipe?
Yes, a condensate pipe can be routed into a waste pipe. This is best done after the trap on the waste pipe in case of blockages.
Can furnace condensate drain outside?
A furnace produces condensate as it works (it’s part of the combustion process), and this condensate must be drained and removed to the outside. If the pipe that runs the condensate to the outside of the house freezes over, your furnace won’t be able to work!
Can you use PEX for condensate?
You could use PEX tubing or Vinyl, but you need to make sure that it does not get kinked in any way and that it has a large enough ID to accomadate the flow of water or you will be asking for trouble. Also make sure that you are allowed to tie into the main drain line.
What size PVC is used for AC drain line?
The termination of the condensate drain pipe shall connect indirectly to the drywell drain pipe. The drywell drain pipe to be a minimum of 1-1/2” PVC or other approved material.
Where should I run my condensate drain line?
Keep the Drain Lines Clear Locate the condensate drain access point outside your home or near the indoor air handler enclosure. You should see a small vertical vent extension as part of the piping. The vent is located above the point where the line exits your air handler.
Where does condensate pump drain?
A building sump pump: often the air conditioning condensate pump drain line is routed across a basement to a basement sump pump system where the condensate wastewater joins other water which is collected and pumped out of the building by a larger sump pump.
Where does boiler condensate pipe go?
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.
How do you run a condensate line outside?
HOW TO FIX A FROZEN CONDENSATE LINE
- Shorten the Pipe. The longer your pipe extends outdoors, the more time the water has to freeze.
- Widen the End. If your frozen condensate line is getting backed up at the end, widen the mouth so that there’s more space for the water to flow.
- Add Slope.
- Insulate the Pipe.
Can you use copper pipe for condensate?
When used for condensate drains, copper is connected using copper fittings and solder, similar to domestic water applications using copper tubing. No special tools are required. Internal pressure is not an issue as condensate drains merely route water that has been condensed on the cooling coils to a drain.
What type of pipe to use for condensate?
Condensate from condensing boilers is quite corrosive… That’s why plastic is a good drain material. Stainless steel might be acceptable in some situations. I’d be careful about using brass, iron, copper, galvanized pipe.
How does the condensate pipe work in a furnace?
After the first stage, the hot exhaust gasses are cycled through a second combustion stage, resulting in exhaust with very little heat. This process creates condensate, or moisture, from the furnace’s heat exchanger. The condensate pipe drains the moisture into a floor drain or household drain pipe. Why Furnaces Use Plastic Pipe
What kind of pipe do you use for a furnace vent?
It is recommended that vent piping should be made from certain types of PVC (Poly-Vinyl Chloride), CPVC (Chlorinated Poly-Vinyl Chloride) and ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) plastic pipe, depending on the furnace’s specified exhaust gas temperature.
Can I drain my furnace condensate into the sewer line?
Then there’s the obvious answer: drain the furnace condensate into the sewer line instead of pumping it outside the house. In North Carolina, code officials responded to last winter’s troubles by amending the building code to allow just that: furnace condensate lines in the state can now be routed into the home’s sanitary drain.