Another Grey Area

[GreenArmy]

After seeing a recent thread on grey areas, i was wondering what thoughts are on Condensate pipe terminating into rain water guttering? Is it OK or a definite no no? Of course i know what the manuals say, but do tend to see some condensate pipes terminating into guttering especially in properties that we call 'Cornish Units'.
Thoughts please!

 

[Toddyplumb]

Fine . THe PH of rain is ....... depends where you r and what discharges r takin plce

 

[newbie1]

no it cant terminate into rain gutter due possobility of acidic waste blowing out from gutter and due during dry spell the acidic waste will sit in the guttering
had one of mine i had to rerun after building inspector was checking

also nowhere in mi does it state as acceptable so not that grey an area really

 

[ratrace]

32 pages (out of 66) of gas/plumbing/electrical centres must be making them a small fortune.

 

[GreenArmy]

Im thinking the lack of response from the usual posters on this subject does make it a 'Grey Area'.
Im not questioning the responses so far, but to be fair one says it might be OK the other says it isnt.
Ive personally never done it, but can certainly see situations where it might be the only option.
So is it a..... Well it will be alright situation......or a......Crikey if the Gas Safe Inspector see's this he will go mad?
If you see it on a service or safety check do you note it as NCS or just let it go?

 

[dontknowitall]

According to Nick Clegg's document

... also known as ... deep breath ...

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Guide to the Condensing Boiler Installation Assessment Procedure for Dwellings

• internal stack pipe
• waste pipe
• external drain, or gully
• rainwater hopper that is part of a combined system ie sewer carries both rainwater and foul water
• purpose made soakaway

 

[ratrace]

32 pages (out of 66) of gas/plumbing/electrical centres must be making them a small fortune.

Wondered where this post went. Wrong thread, sorry...

 

[REDSAW]

The guy who i work along side for the last 2 years has regulary connected to a down pipe for the condensate, as no other suitable drain ofs nearby. I am sure he has had no call backs over this period!!.