NTI Boiler: Check the condensate drain
Check the condensate drain on a NTI boiler: Dry trap on the TRX150. Flue gas coming out of the condensate drain. Trap has to hold water or the seal is gone. Not a guess-and-go item, since it is combustion gas.
Applies to: TRX150
Common causes of check the condensate drain
- Dry condensate drain trap
- Trap never primed after install or service
- Blocked or cracked trap or drain line
How to fix check the condensate drain: step by step
- With the boiler running, hold your fingers near the discharge end of the condensate drain tubing.
- If you feel flue gas, the trap is probably dry.
- Check the trap and drain line for blockage or damage.
- If the problem continues, call a qualified service technician to check the boiler, condensate line and trap.
- Do not run the boiler long with flue gas escaping, and ventilate the room.
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: NTI Boiler codes
Models
TRX085TRX110CTRX150TRX199TRX199C
Source: NTI TRX150 manual, p. 88. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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