I am in a new build property and ever since I've been in, there has been a problem with the soil pipe. The builders are now doing remedial work where they are re-routing the soil pipe right around my property (a bungalow). The total length of soil pipe will be 41m, with two bends. I am concerned that this total distance will be far too long to be able to efficiently and effectively carry the waste out. Can anyone advise? Many thanks.
Is there a maximum distance that a soil pipe can be before it joins the main drain?
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Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. It does have rodding eyes at each bend. I'm just concerned that I've one of these eco - cisterns and it seems a very long way a small amount of water has to carry waste without getting stuck, or leaving stuff behind.
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It isn't excessively long, won't be a problem if installed correctly.
I suppose it is 110mm OD, they haven't skimped on that?
Ah, I'm not sure - I'm just the homeowner. We've just tried putting down some toilet paper at the furthest point away, and it's not getting all the way out..... I could scream.... as I think it might be something to do with the size of the cistern and nothing else.....
What about soil pipe air vents - should there not be an additional air vent with this length of pipe?
make sure you're getting the full 6 litre flush
Distance wont be an issue, but a correct, constant fall is vital. Really should have a chamber at each change of direction too. Are Building Control at the local Council aware/involved?
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