I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leaking?

[kdlang]

The condenser pipe was recently re-glued in the loft. We were told to wait 12 hours before switching the boiler back on. We did this but the problem seems to be getting steadily worse. The reason for the fix in the first place was because the glue had melted initially when they installed it and left the house with the boiler switched on. Does anyone have any idea what the problem might be and how I can stop the leak? Thanks very much.

 

[diamondgas]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

K---D---Lang .. Dubious pseudonym!
However KD ..... My experience of condensate pipe and the glue is that its pretty instant, give or take a minute or two! Also I find interesting is that's the pipe in question as been Okay until now!!! Personally I'd be looking for second advice in the 'physical' term!!!

 

[diamondgas]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

By-the-way - KD... What's the pressure reading on your boiler?

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

diamondgas - Pressure is reading 1.5? So I take it you don't think it's the condenser pipe? Thanks for the post!

 

[diamondgas]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

KD --- Don't rule out the condensate pipe ... It all depends on your own instalation. The pressure you mentioed ruled out a few things ... How old is the installation? And WHO told you about the glue ********! ... Basically condensing boilers weep and the condensate takes the tears away...

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

It was fitted exactly one year ago and has leaked steadily since we got it but we never queried it until recently as 1. My partner has been extremely ill and, therefore, getting it seen to went on the back boiler 2. It seems to be dripping a heck of a lot outside our back door and does not drain away anywhere. We have a constant puddle that is turning green? Anyhow, we got the guy back who sold us the boiler as it is still under warranty. He tried to say it was our pipes and we needed a plumber. However, after he looked in our loft, he said the pipe needed re-glued?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

never heard of glue waiting time 12 h --mast be athe new bred plumbers i see here in london Indiancowboys

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

He was the head of the company, an old guy?

 

[REDSAW]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

sure its a white pipe not copper?.

could also be a cracked con bottle nozzle.

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

I can"t actually see the pipe on the external wall as outside my back door we have a covering with a hole in it. What does a con bottle nozzle pertain to?

 

[tamz]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

He was the head of the company, an old guy?

Must be good then

Get someone who knows what they are doing to look at it.

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

Just double checked pressure and it's actually reading 1

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

Should I call a plumber or a heating engineer?

 

[REDSAW]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

sorry busy modding,

it can be one of 3

1 condensate bottle within boiler leaking
2 condensate pipe or joint cracked or loose
3 pressure relief valve in boiler passing.

top up to 1.5bar on dial and monitor for a few days, if pressure loss may be that.

call heating eng anyway as will be able to remedy all faults

one of the guys on here will do it for you if we know wherebouts you are?.

 

[kdlang]

Re: I have switched off Worcester Bosch Condenser but my outdoor pipe is still leakin

Thanks so very much for your posts and help, much appreciated.