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7.0 Site Requirement
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7.6 Condensate Drain
FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CONDENSATE
DISCHARGE PIPEWORK CORRECTLY WILL AFFECT
THE RELIABLE OPERATION OF THE BOILER
The condensate discharge pipe MUST NOT RISE at any
point along its length. There MUST be a fall of AT LEAST
2.5° (50mm per metre) along the entire run.
1. The condensate outlet terminates in a 1” BSP nut and seal
for the connection of 21.5mm (
3
/
4
in) plastic overflow pipe
which should generally discharge internally into the household
drainage system. If this is not possible, discharge into an outside
drain is acceptable.
2. Ensure the discharge of condensate complies with any
national or local regulations in force.
BS 6798:2000 & Part H1 of the Building Regulations give
further guidance.
3. The discharge pipe should be run in a proprietary drain pipe
material e.g. PVC, PVC-U, ABS, PVC-C or PP.
4. Metal pipework is NOT suitable for use in condensate
discharge systems.
5. The pipe should be a minimum of 21.5mm diameter and
must be supported using suitably spaced clips to prevent
sagging.
6.
Any pipe fitted externally must not exceed 3 metres.
7. Any condensate discharge pipework external to the
building (or in an unheated part of it e.g. garage) must be
insulated to protect against frost. It is also recommended
that the pipe diameter is increased to 32mm.
8. If the boiler is fitted in an unheated location the entire
condensate discharge pipe should be treated as an external
run.
9. In all cases discharge pipe must be installed to aid disposal of
the condensate. To reduce the risk of condensate being
trapped, as few bends and fittings as possible should be used.
10. When discharging condensate into a soil stack or waste
pipe the effects of existing plumbing must be considered. If soil
pipes or waste pipes are subjected to internal pressure
fluctuations when WC's are flushed or sinks emptied then
back-pressure may force water out of the boiler trap and cause
appliance lockout.
Examples are shown of the following methods of termination:-
i) to an internal soil & vent pipe
ii) via an internal discharge branch (e.g. sink waste)
iii) to a drain or gully
iv) to a purpose made soakaway
Boiler
2.5° Minimum fall
Termination to an internal soil and vent pipe
450mm min
Boiler
2.5° Minimum fall
External termination via internal discharge
branch
e.g sink waste - downstream
Sink
Pipe must terminate
above water level but
below surrounding
surface
Boiler
Pipe must terminate above
water level but below
surrounding surface
2.5° Minimum fall
External termination to a drain or gully
Boiler
500mm min
2.5° Minimum fall
External termination to a purpose made soak-away
Holes in the soak-away must
face away from the building
50mm per metre of pipe run
50mm per metre of pipe run
50mm per metre of pipe run
50mm per metre of pipe run