Running condensate pipe into soakaway?

Question

Is it okay/safe to run a condensate pipe into a soakaway? Do I need to hire a professional for this?

James · Answer

Condensate pipes are part of the flue system of the boiler and should only be fitted by Gas Safe Registered engineers.

Toufik · Answer

The condensate pipe can terminate into a soak-way
Or safely into a drain

Michael · Answer

Hi,
No it cannot end in a soakaway.
The condensate pipe must have an open end above the ground surface. Due to end being blocked  not allowing free flow of liquid.  Maintenance clear any blockages that may occur etc.

Moez Francis · Answer

Yes should be fine to go strait into your drain and it's something you could do yourself

Andrew · Answer

You can run a condensate pipe to a soakaway, maximum length for pipe is 3 metres, Also insulate the pipe, You dont need to hire a pro,

David · Answer

You can run a condensate into a soakaway building regs say a distant from the wall 650mm

Sid · Answer

Yes safe , would be better if tradesmen done it.easy to do

Dean · Answer

Yes into a soak a way is fine as long as limestone chippings are used.. i would say get a plumber.

Cameron · Answer

Not really,  follow the directions in the boiler installation instructions.  It's pretty straightforward.

James · Answer

Yes that is fine but if the condensate in pipe is external it will need to be lagged as if it isn't it will freeze in the winter which will make your boiler stop working

Running condensate pipe into soakaway?

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