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Why does the condensate trap have a barrier in the middle and a blacking
plug on the otherside of the barrier?

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zaax wrote:
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Why does the condensate trap have a barrier in the middle and a blacking
plug on the otherside of the barrier?

It's designed to siphon intermittent when full rather than trickle
continuously. Possibly to reduce chance of freezing.

I don't know what a "blacking plug" is. I would guess any removable plugs
would be for cleaning purposes.

Tim

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, Tim+ writes
zaax wrote:
https://www.heatingspares247.com/sip...rap-accs/baxi-
condensate-trap-5111978-p-282.html

Why does the condensate trap have a barrier in the middle and a blacking
plug on the otherside of the barrier?

It's designed to siphon intermittent when full rather than trickle
continuously. Possibly to reduce chance of freezing.

I don't believe that design will result in syphonic action.

The purpose of the trap is to avoid the passing of flue gasses into the
drain.
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fred wrote:
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, Tim+ writes
zaax wrote:
https://www.heatingspares247.com/sip...rap-accs/baxi-
condensate-trap-5111978-p-282.html

Why does the condensate trap have a barrier in the middle and a blacking
plug on the otherside of the barrier?

It's designed to siphon intermittent when full rather than trickle
continuously. Possibly to reduce chance of freezing.

I don't believe that design will result in syphonic action.

On what basis? Looks like a classic siphon to me.


The purpose of the trap is to avoid the passing of flue gasses into the drain.

That makes sense.

Tim

Tim+ wrote:
fred wrote:
In article

, Tim+ writes
zaax wrote:
https://www.heatingspares247.com/sip...rap-accs/baxi-
condensate-trap-5111978-p-282.html

Why does the condensate trap have a barrier in the middle and a blacking
plug on the otherside of the barrier?

It's designed to siphon intermittent when full rather than trickle
continuously. Possibly to reduce chance of freezing.

I don't believe that design will result in syphonic action.

On what basis? Looks like a classic siphon to me.

I retract that. On closer inspection, it might just be a water trap.



The purpose of the trap is to avoid the passing of flue gasses into the drain.

That makes sense.

Tim

fred wrote:

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326913742436911388.009255timdownie2003-

, Tim+ writes
zaax wrote:
https://www.heatingspares247.com/sip...rap-accs/baxi-
condensate-trap-5111978-p-282.html

Why does the condensate trap have a barrier in the middle and a blacking
plug on the otherside of the barrier?

It's designed to siphon intermittent when full rather than trickle
continuously. Possibly to reduce chance of freezing.

I don't believe that design will result in syphonic action.

It Does..
and the "blacking plug" is to allows you to drain the trap without removing
it if the outlet pipe is blocked


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