John Stumbles wrote in
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On Sat, 06 Jan 2007 13:51:20 +0000, Anna Kettle wrote:

He says that this is the thing to do. He is going to buy a small
(20mm dia?) soakaway to put in the ground just outside the building
The soakaway is made of something slightly alkali to neutralise the
condensate. He didnt think there would be any problem

Filled with limestone chippings.

Technically, you are supposed to ask the Environment Agency if a
condensate soakaway is permitted. Depends on the water table, soil type,
etc. I did and got a pleasant phone call followed by a letter giving
such permission.

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Rod