Updated October 22, 2024
Protect your drain and sewer lines from acidic damage using condensate neutralizers.
If your building operates a high efficiency condensing boiler, hot water heater, or furnace, you will likely have acidic condensate running through your drain lines. Left unchecked, this can damage pipes, leading to costly repairs and even code violations!
Why Is a Condensate Neutralizer Essential for Protecting Your Plumbing System?
Condensate neutralizers raise the pH of the acidic liquid produced by condensing boilers, furnaces, water heaters, direct-fired unit heaters, and infrared unit heaters. Condensate from condensing boilers typically has a pH below 3.2, while plumbing codes generally require anything going down the drain to have a pH between 5.5 and 8.5.
How Can You Prevent Expensive Drain Pipe Damage from Acidic Condensate?
Acidic condensate can also cause costly damage to drain pipes and covers. To stay within code and prevent damage, the neutralizer must be serviced at least annually, as recommended by the manufacturer. Since we’re already in your boiler room, Metro Group can add a neutralizer service to your existing contract.
Why Are Metro Group’s Magnesium Oxide Neutralizers More Effective Than Limestone?
Most neutralizers use limestone chips as the neutralizing agent, but these chips become less effective over time as the condensate channels through them, reducing surface area contact. At Metro, we use magnesium oxide pellets instead of limestone. These pellets dissolve uniformly, providing more consistent surface contact and allowing for greater contact time, which significantly improves their ability to raise pH.
Is Your Condensate Neutralizer Ready for Annual Maintenance Service?
All condensate neutralizers should be installed with unions on each side of the unit to allow for easy media changes. If unions are absent, it indicates that the unit has never been serviced. Metro can add the necessary unions and re-pipe the system to facilitate future maintenance. The size of the neutralizer required is determined by the BTU rating of the boiler.
Ensure Your Building’s Protection with Proper Condensate Neutralization!
Protect your system, stay within code, and avoid expensive repairs by ensuring your condensate drain lines are properly neutralized. Contact Metro Group today to learn more about how we can safeguard your building’s infrastructure!
Metro Group has been the trusted source for building solutions since 1925. Our low-cost neutralizing services can save you money and keep your operations running smoothly. Receive a free quote on adding neutralizing service to a new or existing contract today.
