Where should boiler condensate pipe drain to?
Where should a boiler condensate pipe go? The HHIC states that: ‘When fitting a new or replacement boiler, the condensate discharge pipe should be connected to an internal ‘gravity discharge point’, such as an internal soil stack, internal kitchen or bathroom waste pipe such as sink, basin, bath or shower waste.
Does a boiler condensate pipe have to go to a drain?
All modern boilers can’t run without one
Essentially, a condensate pipe takes waste water away from the boiler. All modern condensing boilers require a condensate pipe to run to a suitable drain. There’s no way round it, so finding a suitable solution before installation is absolutely imperative.
How far can you run condensate pipe?
3 metres
The external pipe run should be kept as short as possible to a maximum of 3 metres, taking the most direct and “most vertical” route to the discharge point, with no horizontal sections in which condensate might collect.
Can boiler condensate go into sink waste pipe?
Yes, a condensate pipe can be routed into a waste pipe. This is best done after the trap on the waste pipe in case of blockages.
Can boiler condensate go into guttering?
“Only if it there is a combined drainage system, if not you will be running the condensate into the surface water sewer as opposed to the foul water sewer. The kitchen waste should not be going into surface either so check you have a combined system.”
How much water comes out of a combi boiler condensate pipe?
An efficient condensing boiler will generate around 2 litres of condensate water an hour at a temperature of around 30-40°c. This needs to be safely disposed of, within the buildings waste water system.
Can boiler condensate go into a soakaway?
In most installations condensate can be removed through the normal gravity drain in conjunction with the boiler manufacturer’s instructions. However, if a boiler has to be installed on internal walls or within basements the use of a boiler condensate tank pump or soak away can be the only solution for the installer.
Can you run a boiler condensate pipe into rainwater?
It is possible to terminate a condensate pipe into a rain water down pipe that terminates into the foul waste system. As with all externally-run condensate pipes, it is recommended to keep the external run to minimum and the pipe diameter to 32mm when exiting the property.
Can boiler condensate go into rainwater soakaway?
How much water should come out of a condensate pipe?
A typical hour-long operation of your boiler may produce around 2 or 3 litres of the condensate water waste. This waste generally gets released in 300ml increments, and is often the reason you might hear water travelling through your pipes during intervals.
Can you put boiler condensate pipe into rainwater?
Is the condensate from boiler toxic?
Is boiler condensate dangerous? Generally speaking, there is nothing dangerous about boiler condensate. Some of the carbon dioxide created during the combustion process dissolves in the condensate, making it slightly acidic.
Can a boiler condensate pipe go into a gutter?
Can you run a condensate pipe into a soakaway?
The SOAK1GR has top and side connections to accept condensate discharge pipe from above or below ground level. The SOAK1GR should only be used if it is not practical or convenient to connect condensate discharge pipe to the soil pipe or mains drainage.
How much water should come out of a boiler condensate pipe?
What comes out of a boiler condensate pipe?
Most modern boilers are high efficiency condensing boilers which use gas as a fuel to condense water vapour to create heat which is recycled back into your heating system. During this condensate process acidic wastewater is produced which exits the boiler via a small plastic pipe called a ‘boiler condensate pipe’.
Can my boiler condensate go into rainwater?
Where should I run my condensate drain line?
A condensate drain line usually goes from your unit indoors to the outdoors near your air conditioner’s external unit. The pipe connected to the exterior of your home is where the drain line ends. In contrast, the capped pipe beside or near your indoor AC unit is the condensate drain access point.