A common winter-boiler problem

!±8± A common winter-boiler problem

During the winter we all experience extended spells of unusually cold (down to -20 degrees Celsius or -4 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas). This leads to many home heating systems closed, because the exhaust pipe of the condensate is made up of homes with high-efficiency condensing boilers frozen. This will normally take place, where the pipe has been installed outside for some of its length. Block freezing stops wasting water condensation and the resultsturn off the boiler.

Here are some tips for homeowners, what they can do in this case;

Turning off the boiler because of the freezing and blocking the exhaust pipe of the condensate pump will be displayed in the rule of a code error on display of the boiler, or by an alarm signal. It is recommended to ensure that freezing the cause of the problem before taking remedial measures suggested below.

Ideally this should be led by a recoverycompetent person or engineer, who will also be able to give advice on how to eliminate repetition in the future. It is cheaper to wait for a technician, are a set of methods that an individual wants to release the hose and groped for the block, as long as he feels responsible for this thaw.

1 Look up the block

It 'probably the most exposed point on the pipe outside the building or where it was frozen some obstacles to the flow. This couldthe open end of the hose in a curve or elbow, or when there is a jump in the tube, may collect in the condensate. The position of the block should really be identified as close as you can before taking further action.

2 Thawing frozen pipes

The tube can be obtained by applying a hot water bottle, a package of microwave heating (grain-bag), hot packs from the chemist (used for muscle pain) or cloths soaked are thawed and used for hot waterdirectly outside the tube, near the site of block. The hot water can also be cast specifically for the tube from a tank or watering can. Avoid using hot water.

3 Re-set/re-start the boiler

Once the block has turned off the boiler manual or visit the manufacturer's Web site to support an action that is needed to clear the code / alarm and restart the boiler control. If this does not work and you can notRestart the boiler is then it is best to call a competent technician to assess the problem and take further action if necessary.

4 Temporary Remedies

If the pipe is thawed successfully and the boiler can be restarted, then the following temporary corrective measures can help prevent re-freezing, while continuing extreme climatic conditions.

If the trunk is not recommended because it is much later, then you should try the tube with suitable waterproofing andlag weather to return to prevent freezing.

During the cold period, you can help with the heating system is set the boiler thermostat (not the thermostat) to perform at its peak maximum. Restore your settings to normal after the cold spell is over.

It can also help to temporarily heating timer / thermostat set at a constant 24 hours of operation, the thermostat setting for a night at about 15 ° C. Going back to yourAdjust the settings, when the cold wave has passed.