Recently had a new Greenstar 30i installed, a TF1 compact was added to the system in a most inconvenient place. We did tell the installer not to put it there (because a shower is to go in that cupboard), but alas they 'forgot'.
So I have since drained the system and removed the filter. Admittedly there is no other convenient place on the return for it to go. The only option is directly above the boiler itself - but this option will require about 7 22mm elbows. I already bought 7 Conex copper push fit elbows to avoid using plastic (I know is against regs to use plastic that close to boiler). There is not really space to use compression or solder, so it has to be push fit. ( See photo)
It occurred to me however that adding 7 elbows for the sake of a filter might just not be worth it or have unintended consequences. When I drained down to remove the filter the water seemed very clear, shall I just forget the filter and drain and refill with fresh water/inhibitor once a year instead?
So I have since drained the system and removed the filter. Admittedly there is no other convenient place on the return for it to go. The only option is directly above the boiler itself - but this option will require about 7 22mm elbows. I already bought 7 Conex copper push fit elbows to avoid using plastic (I know is against regs to use plastic that close to boiler). There is not really space to use compression or solder, so it has to be push fit. ( See photo)
It occurred to me however that adding 7 elbows for the sake of a filter might just not be worth it or have unintended consequences. When I drained down to remove the filter the water seemed very clear, shall I just forget the filter and drain and refill with fresh water/inhibitor once a year instead?