Oh man, yesterday I wanted to install the wood stove and unscrewed the inspection flap behind the cleaning door in the chimney. Then, 2-3 liters of old rainwater came out that had collected in the console cylinder over the last 14 months since the chimney was installed *omg*. It looks like the necessary drainage connection in the slab was forgotten by the foundation builder/plumber/architect, even though it was clear from the start that a chimney would be installed and where it would be =(
Since the nearest wastewater connection is either 8 meters (26 feet) away in the kitchen or 6 meters (20 feet) through the hallway to the utility room by the washing machine, connecting to the wastewater line is not feasible.
What should I do now, does anyone have any ideas?
Right now, the only thing I can think of is to put a sealing gasket on the DN 40 (1.5 inch) connection and insert, for example, a 20 mm (0.8 inch) hose that leads under the couch into a container, which then would have to be emptied regularly (the couch is right next to the chimney where the drainage connection is located, so it would at least not be visible). Drilling a hole through the slab so the water can drain into the gravel base would probably be more of a botch job than anything else... It’s a shame we don’t have a basement...
Since the nearest wastewater connection is either 8 meters (26 feet) away in the kitchen or 6 meters (20 feet) through the hallway to the utility room by the washing machine, connecting to the wastewater line is not feasible.
What should I do now, does anyone have any ideas?
Right now, the only thing I can think of is to put a sealing gasket on the DN 40 (1.5 inch) connection and insert, for example, a 20 mm (0.8 inch) hose that leads under the couch into a container, which then would have to be emptied regularly (the couch is right next to the chimney where the drainage connection is located, so it would at least not be visible). Drilling a hole through the slab so the water can drain into the gravel base would probably be more of a botch job than anything else... It’s a shame we don’t have a basement...
Find a solution for what? As you’ve seen from the posts, none of them have drainage.
I assume you are currently installing the wood stove? Then you will also put it into operation. This should resolve the problem on its own, even if you don’t use it for 3-4 months during the summer.
I assume you are currently installing the wood stove? Then you will also put it into operation. This should resolve the problem on its own, even if you don’t use it for 3-4 months during the summer.
blockhauspower8 Nov 2014 15:29Chimneys usually have a condensate drain that should be connected to the sewage system.
Is it possible to place a collection container within the chimney block?
Is it possible to place a collection container within the chimney block?
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toxicmolotof8 Nov 2014 17:18Our simple chimney for the wood-burning fireplace also includes a condensate drain. However, since only a small amount of condensate is produced, the pipe is just directed outside, and that’s sufficient.
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Doc.Schnaggls8 Nov 2014 18:16Hello,
our chimney also has a condensate drain that is integrated directly into the concrete slab beneath the basement.
However, it was necessary to check with the municipal sewer authority whether a direct connection of the chimney to the sewer system is permitted.
Regards,
Dirk
our chimney also has a condensate drain that is integrated directly into the concrete slab beneath the basement.
However, it was necessary to check with the municipal sewer authority whether a direct connection of the chimney to the sewer system is permitted.
Regards,
Dirk
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