does a condensate trap need to be refilled after cleaning?

[toontyke]

I have a Baxi 130HE

Condensate trap looks to have grey/white powdery blockages. I can get at the drain plug on the right side but if I open it and drain that side, maybe dislodge some of the debris, do I need to then refill it somehow before next running the boiler?

If anyone could provide a quick step-by-step on cleaning the trap it would be a great help to me.

cheers

 

[tackleburger]

You should remove the trap completely clean it out refill and refit. If you don't refill it it will fill up and do no harm but it is is a safety thing risl of combustion products passing through the trap. OTT I think

 

[toontyke]

You should remove the trap completely clean it out refill and refit. If you don't refill it it will fill up and do no harm but it is is a safety thing risl of combustion products passing through the trap. OTT I think

Thanks for the quick reply Tackleburger.

I wondered if I could improve things by cleaning it out in situ somehow, but I guess I'll have to get a gas fitter out to do it because it's in a tricky place in this boiler, behind the fan assembly.

 

[Puddle]

As wise move,get an analyser test done as well at same time to check burning correctly and efficiently 🙂

omho

 

[toontyke]

Hmmmm, how do I find a Baxi specialist in the Newcastle area?