Where should boiler condensate pipe go?
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 into a drain?
1. 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.
How much fall does a condensate pipe hold?
44mm per metre
Condensate pipes need to be positioned so that they have a gradual fall, with a minimum drop of 44mm per metre.
Can a condensate pipe go into the ground?
Under no circumstances should boiler condensate be put straight to ground or down the side of buildings without first being neutralised. We have seen a reasonable number of installations where the condensate outlet drain is released directly down the side of the house or flat.
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.”
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 you put boiler condensate pipe into rainwater?
What fall should a condensate pipe be?
The condensate pipe must have a fall of at least 1:100. This gradient is required in order to prevent waste water from other appliances connected to the sewer (such as a washing machine) inadvertently entering the boiler’s combustion chamber.
Can boiler condensate go into rainwater soakaway?
Can you run a condensate pipe outside?
The condensate pipe should be run internally as far as possible before going externally and the pipe diameter should be increased to a minimum of 30mm ID (typically 32mm OD) before it passes through the wall.
Can a boiler condensate pipe go into a gutter?
Can condensate pipe go 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.
Can you terminate a condensate pipe into a gutter?
Can my boiler condensate go into rainwater?
Can condensate pipe go into soakaway?
Your condensate is usually connected to a drain or gully rather than being allowed to soakaway. Any qualified gas engineer will easily rectify this for you.