Saunier Condensate Trap

The condensate trap holds the discharge which accumulates in the primary heating/cooling system. This is caused by the fluctuations in the temperature and pressure within those systems. A discharge pipe attached to the condensate trap then allows any held water passage out of the property. The water contained within the condensate trap can contain mild levels of acid due to carbon dioxide formed by the combustion process dissolving in the water. As this water would damage a metal pipe over time discharge pipes are usually made from plastic.