Gel-clear Header Drain Connector Shortlisted for ACR News Accessory of the Year Award!
Lancashire, UK – 12/03/25–
Gel-clear is proud to announce that its black Header Drain Connector has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Accessory of the Year by ACR News. This recognition highlights the innovation behind Gel-clear’s unique solution for AC condensate pump drainage, solving long-standing issues of kinking, backwash leaks, and non-compliant installations in above-ceiling drainage systems.
Revolutionising AC Pump Drainage with Innovation
Originally designed for supermarket refrigeration condensate pumps, the Header Drain Connector quickly gained traction among air conditioning contractors facing similar challenges. The product eliminates kinking in braided discharge hoses, prevents backwash leaks, and ensures compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and BSEN 12056.
“As drainage contractors, we consistently encountered failures in traditional AC condensate pump discharge setups,” said Hedley Bessesen , Drainage Installation Engineer at Gel-clear. “We saw an urgent need for a dedicated solution, and this award recognition validates the industry-wide impact of our innovation.”
Key Features & Benefits:
- Prevents Kinking: Maintains a straight-line flow, eliminating one of the biggest causes of pump failure.
- Sealed Connection: Stops backwash leaks from static drain water, reducing ceiling damage risk.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets building regulations for proper condensate drainage.
- Air Inlet Valve Integration: Ensures proper airflow balance in the drainage system.
- Easy, Reliable Installation: Replaces the outdated ‘hose-in-pipe’ method, saving time and preventing costly failures.
Industry Recognition and Growing Demand
The black Gel-clear Header Drain Connector has already been widely adopted by major estate owners and their contractors, who have specified it for national use. Without the need for heavy promotion, it has gained industry traction purely through its performance, reliability, and compliance benefits.
With this ACR News award recognition, Gel-clear is set to redefine AC condensate pump drainage as the new industry standard.
Next Steps & Availability
The black Gel-clear Header Drain Connector is available now at £9.99 per unit, offering the only all-in-one, compliant solution for AC condensate pump discharge. Contractors interested in improving drainage reliability and compliance can order directly from https://www.gel-clear.co.uk/product/header-connector/.
For more information, contact:
Krystal Thistlethwaite
krystal@gel-clear.co.uk
01254 760002
www.gel-clear.co.uk
About Gel-clear Gel-clear is an award-winning innovator in condensate drainage solutions, dedicated to solving persistent issues in refrigeration and air conditioning drainage. With a focus on efficiency, compliance, and long-term reliability, Gel-clear products are trusted by major retailers and contractors across the UK.