Parked car and Boiler Flue!

[deadlikeme]

Hi All, Random question time!

Ive had to take my car out of the garage while I pull apart my engine for a crank re-balance, Its now parked on the drive under cover to keep the rain off it (carport) but the boiler outlet is a old fashioned one which is now next to the car!

Ive looked online and cant find any definitive answers, will the 'steam' coming out of the flue affect the paint/body, as its meant to be acidic?

Will a Halfords type car cover (which are usually pants at keeping rain out) over it help or should I just be getting the car well out of the way and let it flood in the rain thats meant to be coming?!

Apparently not using the hot water and heating in the winter is not acceptable especially with two young children in the house..... who'd have know.

Many thanks
Chris

[darrenh]

well the science is definitive, the byproducts of a combi boiler nudging high 90s % efficiency are co2 and water, but because its condensate they combine to carbonic acid, which is relatively weak in the region of fruit juices and fizzy pop. carbonic acid will accelerate rust and paint degradation.

i agree though, whether it will effect your car at your house is not definitive. is the flue firing straight at the car ?

[deadlikeme]

its close, my boiler is a conventional type, if that makes any difference?

Sounding like it shouldnt be too much of an issue though?

will only be there for a few weeks while I do the engine and sort its suspension



Cheers for your reply

[alecf]

It won't cause an issue it's the newer condensing boilers that can cause issues with cars due to the slight acidity of the flue gases.
It will be fine. Just remember it will get very hot so make sure any car cover doesn't touch it.

[deadlikeme]

That's a relief to hear, for safety sake ive rolled the car further away with just the back end sticking out of the car port so the inside is still staying nice and dry (typical fiberglass car seals etc).

many thanks
Chris