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1.2.2 Difference between Pluvia and conventional roof drainage systems

Behaviour in the case of light and heavy rain

In the case of light rain, Geberit Pluvia acts like a conventional In the case of heavy rain, the conventional roof drainage
roof drainage system. The piping system is only partially filled system remains partially filled. Geberit Pluvia completely fills
with rainwater (partial filling). up with water (complete filling) due to the smaller pipe
dimensions. The suction effect starts.

Figure 2: Conventional roof drainage system with light rain Figure 4: Conventional roof drainage system with heavy rain
(partial filling) (still partial filling)

Figure 3: Geberit Pluvia with light rain (partial filling) Figure 5: Geberit Pluvia with heavy rain (complete filling)

1.2.3 Advantages of Geberit Pluvia over conventional roof drainage systems

As a result of the complete filling of the piping system, the Geberit Pluvia roof drainage system has several advantages over a
conventional roof drainage system.

Conventional roof drainage system Geberit Pluvia

• Many roof outlets • Fewer roof outlets due to the high drainage capacity per
• Pipe laying necessary on a slope roof outlet
• Many stacks • Space savings
• Complicated underground pipes • Reduced construction effort
• Large pipe dimensions • Smaller pipe dimensions
• Self-cleaning of the pipes due to high flow speeds
• Architectonic freedom

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