Westfield Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 We have a condensing central heating boiler which has a drain which produces water which currently vents to the drain… Can I use this water in the steam iron? We are in a hard water area and the holes in the iron become blocked very quickly… Edited to say I am back! Didn’t expect to be able to post as I only renewed a couple of days ago and have not received my details yet! 1997 HPC Edited by - Tony L on 28 Mar 2008 10:46:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Or - if you have an older freezer (i.e. not frost-free), any ice build-up inside is condensed from water vapour in the air. Chisel it off and thaw it for distilled water. Or- just use what comes out of the tap, and de-scale it regularly ? 7 related photos Edited by - Stationary M25 Traveller on 28 Mar 2008 10:49:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Tony - no you should definately not use boiler condensate for the iron. The condensate is slightly acidic and I believe the regs state condensate should go into a soakaway and NOT storm or foul drains. regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Welcome back 7 related photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Eh? not been anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Not you - see first post - edited ! 7 related photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Crudders Posted March 28, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted March 28, 2008 As Ian (Wrightpayne) said, boiler flue condensate is acidic so should not be put in your steam iron. It is acceptable to discharge it into foul drains though, you just have to be careful with certain drainage materials to avoid corrosion. I wouldn't recommend thawed fridge or freezer ice either, unless you want to block up your jets with crud and your shirts to smell of five year old bolognese sauce (or whatever it is that lurks in your deepest corners - there's always something). Tesco sell 2.5l of deionised water for £1.30, which is what I use. Not free but it is cheaper than Highland Spring mineral water Crudders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks guys, Looks like we have to buy it then… Crudders “You just have to be careful with certain drainage materials to avoid corrosion.” What types are susceptible? The runn off from the boiler goes into a drain that was installed as part of our extension which is 12 months old. The new drain runs under the extension into the foul on the drive, so I am keen for no corrosion problems there… 1997 HPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u01rsb Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I realise that the L7C forums are a wealth of information and sometimes the collective are able to help with some pretty unusual requests for help. However can I suggest a voluntary ban on ironing related questions 😔 and the like which should be reserved for other forums with subscribers more orientated to these kind of questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irrotational Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 well its more of a chit chat question than a techtalk question...i think... I *think* techtalk is meant to be for all technical questions about caterhams... and chitchat is everything else.... but some people use techtalk for any technical/expert help and chitchat for posts about kittens/red ken etc etc --- my mind is blank.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [chemist] Boil some tap water and let it cool. This will knock out most of the temporary hardness (calcium bicarbonate based) which is most of the problem in the UK. Permananet hardness (magnesium based) such as is found in places like Burton on Trent (beer is best made with hard water) is less suited to this approach, it doesn't drop out as much on boiling. Either way this water can be used in a steam iron and the furring will be less than with unboiled water. Kettle descaler is cheap, so are new irons. [/chemist] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yup, should have been in chitchat…. Sorry Blame it on the fact I have been away so long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Or, I can re title the thread to read “can I use water from the boiler drain in the banner battery in my Caterham” 😬 😬 😬 1997 HPC Edited by - Tony L on 28 Mar 2008 15:51:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u01rsb Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 That's the idea Tony, if you do have to ask such domesticated questions try and disguise them as a manly battery question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Crudders Posted March 28, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted March 28, 2008 Tony - any metal will potentially suffer. The main risk is copper waste branches, particularly if the condensate enters at a level higher than the waste water so that no dilution takes place. Cast iron will corrode but the wall thickness is (or should be) pretty chunky so perforation is likely to take many years. If you have any metal pipework in your drainage installation, dilution of the condensate by waste water is the thing to aim for. Crudders P.S. I rather like the 'domestic tech' threads on here. Does that make me odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 When I replied to this thread earlier I did not imply directly or by inferance that I was an expert on ironing. That said I do like knife edge creases in my jimjams 😬 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboylaw Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Knife edge crease on PJ's.. now that is strange.. I can deal with shirts and trousers.. J ----------------------------------- Ital or Ford... the choice is yours.... Hmmm, I'll have the ford please Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ironed pyjamas? *eek* OCD...move away...nothing to see here.... 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Voyant Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 pyjamas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted March 29, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted March 29, 2008 Tony, can't help on your question but welcome back! 😬 Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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