Why every boiler installer should use a hotun dry trap tundish

A tundish is a small device that is often used in sealed plumbing and heating systems. It is used particularly in hot water cylinder and boiler installations. But the hotun dry trap tundish takes that concept to a whole new and better level. Here are some reasons why every boiler installer should use a hotun dry trap tundish.

1. **Safety**

A tundish acts as a safety device by providing a visible point of discharge for any water or pressure relief valves on the boiler or water heater system. If there is excessive pressure or a malfunction in the system, the hotun dry trap tundish allows water to discharge safely to a visible location. Interestingly, with the tundish mounted below the boiler, it more easily allows the discharging water to be seen. This allows a higher chance of the homeowner seeing the water and alerting to a potential issue. (Don’t forget that the installer can also upgrade hotun with an in-tundish alarm unit to provide an all-important automatic and audible alert for the customer to alert them of any impending issues and make more profit charging for the upgrade!)

2. **Compliance**

In the UK, the installation of a tundish near the water heater is a regulation requirement as part of G3 Building and Water Regulations. By using a hotun dry trap tundish, boiler installers can ensure that their installations meet all necessary safety and compliance standards and make savings in installation time (up to 3 hours) on boilers that are located on an internal wall. (For a complete description of the regulations go to our technical page and read the full article – https://hotun.co.uk/compliance-regulations/ )

3. **Prevention of contamination**

The hotun tundish prevents any foul water from the connected drain from contaminating the water in the boiler. It ensures that any water released from the system (via the PRV) is routed safely to a foul drain. (Whilst stopping foul odours or gasses from escaping back into the internal space) and can be easily observed and dealt with.

4. **Easy inspection**

By using a hotun tundish, boiler installers make it easier for maintenance engineers or homeowners to inspect the system for any signs of leakage, pressure issues, or other problems. The hotun tundish provides a clear point of inspection for any potential issues. It is the only dry trap tundish on the market that allows the homeowner or maintenance engineer to actually see any water that has previously dripped into the tundish. We call this #seePRVeasily

5. **Peace of mind**

Installing a hotun tundish provides peace of mind for both the installer and the homeowner. It shows that the installer has taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety and proper functioning of the boiler system. Thus reducing the risk of accidents or damage.

Summary

Overall, using a hotun dry trap tundish in boiler installations is a simple and effective way to speed up installation, enhance safety, comply with regulations. It also prevents contamination, facilitates inspection, and provides peace of mind for all parties involved. Dont forget that when you use the hotun detect alarm unit, it makes the detection of any PRV water discharging automatic!

A great installation by hotun brand ambassador Richard Bennet – @gasmancornwall – with both hotun and hotun detect installed on a boiler.
(Note that 21.5mm condensate pipe fits our 22mm compression outlet.)