Hey everyone,
We had a new combi boiler (Ideal Logic Combi 35) installed with a magnetic filter (Ferrox TF1) about 5 years ago. At the time the system was apparently powerflushed by the installer (it was definitely drained, as i guess it needs to be, but the plumber was not very reliable/trustworthy so i wouldn't be surprised if he didn't do it properly).
The TF1 has been leaking and i got someone to try and replace the O Rings but it's so clogged up we couldn't get the top off and it just made the leaks worse (it's now also leaking from the copper pipe by the filter, thankfully below the valve, as well as from the TF1 directly).
I am going to get someone to replace the filter with a new one (from what i read the MagnaClean Professional2 is more reliable and less prone to leaks - unless anyone recommends something else?)
My question is; do you think we need to get it powerflushed as well or just replace the filter? We'll be renovating our kitchen within the next 2 years or so and will have to move the boiler (and fit some underfloor heating) so i'm thinking it probably just makes sense to just replace the filter for the moment and then powerflush the system when we move the boiler?
I just wanted to check if people here agree or if you think i should powerflush it now as well?
One other option that i just read about is a chemical flush which is guess is much cheaper, but not sure if that is required/necessary either?
I would be most grateful to hear your suggestions.
Thanks very much,
Dave
We had a new combi boiler (Ideal Logic Combi 35) installed with a magnetic filter (Ferrox TF1) about 5 years ago. At the time the system was apparently powerflushed by the installer (it was definitely drained, as i guess it needs to be, but the plumber was not very reliable/trustworthy so i wouldn't be surprised if he didn't do it properly).
The TF1 has been leaking and i got someone to try and replace the O Rings but it's so clogged up we couldn't get the top off and it just made the leaks worse (it's now also leaking from the copper pipe by the filter, thankfully below the valve, as well as from the TF1 directly).
I am going to get someone to replace the filter with a new one (from what i read the MagnaClean Professional2 is more reliable and less prone to leaks - unless anyone recommends something else?)
My question is; do you think we need to get it powerflushed as well or just replace the filter? We'll be renovating our kitchen within the next 2 years or so and will have to move the boiler (and fit some underfloor heating) so i'm thinking it probably just makes sense to just replace the filter for the moment and then powerflush the system when we move the boiler?
I just wanted to check if people here agree or if you think i should powerflush it now as well?
One other option that i just read about is a chemical flush which is guess is much cheaper, but not sure if that is required/necessary either?
I would be most grateful to hear your suggestions.
Thanks very much,
Dave
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