Plumbing: Central heating.... question about condensation pump..?

Question

We've had a new central heating system fitted. The boiler collects condensation, so they fitted a pump and the pipe from the pump goes out into the garden.

I've been told that's where it has to be, as it contains acid water (surely that cannot be good for the garden)

I think it needs to be plumbed in somewhere else, but don't know where... (personally... i reckon they're trying to fob me off)

Can anyone advise please!?

Answer 1

The pipe from the boiler for the condense must either go into a drain, or a soak away made for the purpose. If it goes out over your flower border etc then it has not been done correctly.

The condense fluid from the boiler is indeed corrosive and will eat away at metals and concrete, this is why the pipe should be plastic.

Answer 2

All your answers are here page 21

http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/o...

Answer 3

You have been had. The condensation collects in a clear plastic container, and all you have to do is unscrew it and tip the water down the sink. The water is not acid at all just distilled water.

Answer 4

I think your hedder tank is filled with acid , dosnt make sense to me , sure you dont mean condensing boiler ?????

Answer 5

when you say central heating, do you also have central air/conditioning?  if you do have central a/c, which I suspect you do,.. is the reason for the condensation pump and tube. Yes, you will have a condensate tube at the bottom of the AHU (air handler unit) especially if the AHU is inside the building.The condensation/water has to be removed or you will risk the chance of  mold and other nasty diseases from the stagnant water. As long as you don't have condensate-tabs in the bottom of the pan, it should be OK to run the tube out to your garden