Potthof & Co 24kw 7.0Site Requirement, metre, Minimum, fall, 50mm per, 7.7Condensate Drain cont

iii) Termination to a drain or gully

Boiler

Pipe must terminate above water level but below surrounding surface. Cut end at 45°

50mm	per
		metre
2.		of pipe	run
	5°	Minimum
		fall

7.0Site Requirement

7.7Condensate Drain (cont.)

11.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.

Boiler

iv)Termination to a purpose made soakaway Further specific requirements for soakaway design are referred to in BS 6798.

500mm min

50mm per
	metre of
2.5°	pipe run
	Minimum fall

Holes in the soak-away must face away from the building

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