Ducting Condensation Trap

For Control of condensation/moisture in ducted ventilation systems

Condensation will occur when warm, humid air extracted from bathroom, shower, kitchen or utility room hits the cooler surface of your ventilation duct.

If the extracted air is significantly cooled and you have a vertical pipe the moisture will condense back to water and become trapped in your ducting, potentially causing damage to the fan and property.

Systems using Roof Vents or Ducting rising vertically carrying extract air to outside benefits with the use of a condensate trap, this is to prevent any moisture forming inside the ductwork, dropping back down and into the fan unit.

This should then be connected to a suitable soil vent pipe using 21.5mm overflow pipe. A condensation trap must be used where pipe ducts pass through unheated roof voids

Constructed of PVC

KEY FEATURES:

• UK Manufactured
• Easy to install and durable, just push-fit duct and fittings together.
• Compatible with most other manufactures
• Extensive range of fittings, outlets, and grilles available
• Max / Min Temperature: +60c / -15c.
• DW/154 and meets UL94HB Flammability standard
• Suitable to use in compliance with Part F Building Regulations.
• Sap Appendix Q Compliant
• Airflow performance independently tested by BSRIA or BRE.

Compatibility

Compatible with most manufactures including

Performance

Solid Rigid ducting is suitable for use in all buildings to provide superior airflow performance vs. comparative size rectangular or flexible PVC or Aluminium duct. Suitable to use in compliance with Part F Building Regulations.

Installation 

Fit the condensation trap on a vertical pipe between the unit and outside used for air discharge (extraction) - if the pipe is horizontal install a small fall to outside and the trap will not be required

To provide the best performance in airtightness and durability we recommend You provide greater mechanical strength to a joint by using a combination of Plastic Ducting Sealant and Aluminium Duct Sealing Tape

1. Apply Duct sealant to the male fitting
2. Push together
3. Apply Aluminium Duct Sealing Tape over joint

Alternatively, if you use seal-sealing fittings, you could save yourself up to 70% of time

Insulation of Ductwork

It is important that any ducting located in a cold area (e.g. loft space) to be insulated. The insulation needs to be the equivalent of 25mm thick and have a thermal conductivity of 0.04W/ (m.k) or less.

This ensures that condensation doesn’t form due to the difference in air temperature inside the duct when compared to the air temperature in the cold space.

If you don’t have a loft space there is still a need for insulated ducting on the intake and exhaust legs, as they will be carrying cold air in a warm space. The level of insulation can be achieved by wrapping PVC duct in a layer of 25mm duct wrap that has a silver foil face on a 25mm rockwool

It is also worth noting that foil wrap with air bubbles (bubble wrap) is no longer applicable in building control regulations

Sizes

Ducting Condensation Trap is available in three different sizes:
- 100mm
- 125mm
- 150mm

If you require larger ductwork we recommend you use Metal Spiral ducting and fittings due to its superior strength

Benefits of working with BPC Ventilation

• Number 1 leading MVHR and ventilation system specialists
• Large range of systems for domestic and commercial applications
• Authorised distributors
• In-house design service
• Full technical support
• 1000s of products in stock in our own warehouse
• Large showroom with working units on display
• Installer network throughout the UK and Ireland
• All systems comply to all the latest building control regulations

Technical Specification

BPC have years of experience in delivering equipment around the UK and other Worldwide destinations. Our dedicated dispatch team work hard to ensure the highest standards are met so that your goods arrive on-time and in pristine condition.

Our market knowledge and experience allow us to match our service to meet your requirements swiftly and safely.

Free Delivery

We offer free delivery on any order over £200 to any mainland UK or Ireland address

Worldwide Delivery

Worldwide delivery is possible on almost all our products at low costs, delivery to countries outside the EU are normally delivered to the nearest customs office, port or terminal for the purchaser to collect and complete custom clearance.

Please contact us to confirm shipping cost and availability.

End-To-End Support

Delivery is available within 48-72 hrs, depending on method of transport, for hundreds of stock items.

Customers receiving a pallet delivery will be emailed on day of dispatch advising of delivery date. Parcel deliveries will be notified via email or SMS directly from DPD.

These checks are part of a unique commitment to building relationships with customers, understanding their specific delivery needs and responding to them positively and promptly.

We deliver on Service

• Key components such as ductwork and fittings plus the most popular selling MVHR units are kept in stock in our UK-based warehouse, which means that you receive the best possible delivery dates.
• All goods are expertly packed by a professional team so that your equipment is received in pristine condition ready for installation.
• All deliveries co-ordinated to suit your specific requirements and construction programme.

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Delivery Partners

We only use the couriers with the highest standard of service that include

• DPD
• Parcelforce
• Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) Ltd
• Importwise
• Speedy Freight