I read that the condensate is mildly acidic and so should be going into the soil pipe.
Boiler condensate pipe into gutter.
Is it a right way to install condensate line emptying into the gutter.
We only had it fitted 5 months ago.
Installing boiler condensate discharge pipes key 1 boiler 2 visible air break at plug hole alternative connection can be below sink trap 3 75 mm sink basin bath or shower waste trap 4 sink basin bath or shower with integral overflow 5 open end of condensate discharge pipe direct into gully 25 mm min below grating but.
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The 3 4 inch pipe is sticking out about 2 inch and under ideal condition empty out the condensate through the downspout located about 5 feet away.
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Should we contact the plumber who fitted it to correct this.
The ac installers are doing their work today and just informed me that they installed the condensate line through the gutter.
I could easily extend the gutter round the corner slightly and run the condensate drain along the extension wall and into the gutter where it would be out of sight and maintenance cost free.
Condensate should only be discharged into an outside drain if there isnt a means discharging condensate internally eg teeing into a waste pipe from a sink or washbasin due to the risk of freezing if terminated outside and also.
Ps we are in the uk.