GB2476732A - Emergency condensate release valve - Google Patents

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GB2476732A
GB2476732A GB1100029A GB201100029A GB2476732A GB 2476732 A GB2476732 A GB 2476732A GB 1100029 A GB1100029 A GB 1100029A GB 201100029 A GB201100029 A GB 201100029A GB 2476732 A GB2476732 A GB 2476732A
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Brynne Hirst
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H8/00—Fluid heaters characterised by means for extracting latent heat from flue gases by means of condensation
    • F24H8/006—Means for removing condensate from the heater
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/16—Arrangements for water drainage 
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]

Abstract

An emergency condensate release valve allows the condensate from a boiler, comprising an external condensate pipe, to drain into a receptacle inside a home should the external pipe become frozen or blocked. Preferably, the valve ensures that the boiler will still function properly providing there are no other issues with the boiler's internal workings. The valve may have universal compression type connections allowing it to fit various pipe sizes. The valve may be provided with a drain cap fitted with a rubber washer for a watertight seal and connected to the body of the valve with a loop and cord to ensure that the cap is not lost or misplaced. Preferably, the valve comprises a `T' shaped pipe with compression fittings to connect it to an existing condensate drain pipe, where the `T' part of the valve is fitted with a screw cap and washer. In use, the screw cap may be removed by the homeowner should the condensate pipe freeze or become blocked outside the premises, thus allowing the condensate to drain away into a receptacle, such as a bucket.

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Emergency Condensate Release Valve
Invention Description
Since the introduction of condensing central heating boilers and the recent onset of harsh winters in the UK there have been many cases of condensate pipes freezing when they discharge externally.
This usually stops the boiler from working until the pipe is thawed. This can prove difficult if the external pipe is long or of the wrong size. If the homeowner has to call a plumber to sort the problem then this can be expensive and take considerable time. This can be a particular problem for the old and families with young children who need to maintain a heated home during the winter months as well as a supply of hot water.
Once installed on the existing boiler condensate drain pipe inside the home the Emergency Condensate Release Valve can be used to drain away the condensate into a separate receptacle should the external section of the pipe become frozen or blocked. This will allow the boiler to function again until a plumber can be called or the external pipe thaws or is unblocked. This will mean minimal disruption to the homes heating and hot water supply. This valve is of a tee shaped construction and is supplied with compression connections to the existing condensate drain pipe to suit the slight size variations from different manufacturers. It has a screw cap on the end of the tee piece which is attached to the valve with a cord so it can't be lost or misplaced. The cap can be removed or replaced as and when required and reseals with a rubber washer to ensure it is watertight
GB1100029A 2011-01-04 2011-01-04 Emergency condensate release valve Withdrawn GB2476732A (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2489024A (en) * 2011-03-16 2012-09-19 Stewart Dalby Pipe comprising a pipe wall having a drain aperture
CN108106029A (en) * 2017-12-21 2018-06-01 海宁德诺太阳能设备有限公司 A kind of solar water heater Nti-freezing device for water pipe
GB2574378A (en) * 2018-05-29 2019-12-11 Robinson Gary Bypass Assembly

Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2290371A (en) * 1994-06-14 1995-12-20 Clive Michael Perry Condensate managing device
GB2467752A (en) * 2009-02-12 2010-08-18 Raymund Lawton Condensate line blockage warning sensor unit

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2290371A (en) * 1994-06-14 1995-12-20 Clive Michael Perry Condensate managing device
GB2467752A (en) * 2009-02-12 2010-08-18 Raymund Lawton Condensate line blockage warning sensor unit

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2489024A (en) * 2011-03-16 2012-09-19 Stewart Dalby Pipe comprising a pipe wall having a drain aperture
CN108106029A (en) * 2017-12-21 2018-06-01 海宁德诺太阳能设备有限公司 A kind of solar water heater Nti-freezing device for water pipe
GB2574378A (en) * 2018-05-29 2019-12-11 Robinson Gary Bypass Assembly
GB2574378B (en) * 2018-05-29 2021-06-09 Robinson Gary Bypass Assembly

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