Is Magnaclean filter required after a Powerflush?

the-oneil · 3 Jan 2008

I was wondering if we will benefit from fitting a Magnaclean filter to our system after we powerflush it. We have a sealed system and alot of muck (due to the fact that it was not power flushed 4 years ago when new boiler installed). Boiler is a Potterton Powermax condensing boiler.

Any suggestions? I know the filter cost £100 but will it be £100 well spent in our case? Any alternatives?

Many thanks

seco services · 3 Jan 2008

they do work. but it's down to your choice

the-oneil · 3 Jan 2008

Thanks for your prompt reply. I was just wondering that since the system is sealed, and clean (after a Powerflush) where will any sludge come from?

nickso · 3 Jan 2008

powerflush wont get it all out, and you will still introduce air into the system with a sealed system which causes pretty much all the problems, ok sealed systems are better for corrosion but ive seen some awful converted systems sludging up really badly.

my own sealed system has been converted from open vent by my good self and its getting a magnaclean sometime soon, seems my two flushes didnt work.

htgeng · 3 Jan 2008

the-oneil said:
Thanks for your prompt reply. I was just wondering that since the system is sealed, and clean (after a Powerflush) where will any sludge come from?

powerflushing or just normal flushing won't get all the sludge. If you fit a magnaclean it will continue to work long into the future. . Just empty it out every few months. It takes minutes to do.

the-oneil · 3 Jan 2008

Thank you guys, looks like I am getting a magnaclean filter

The question now is, shall I ask the same people who will do the powerflush to fit the magnaclean filter

I am still looking for someone to do it.

JohnD · 3 Jan 2008

ask them. if they are on site with their van and tools they should be cheaper than getting someone else in on a special visit. Or you could do it yourself.

heatingeng · 13 Feb 2010

the magnacleans are an excellent i fit them on all new installations
http://www.plumbersforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?8-Magnaclean-filter

seco services · 13 Feb 2010

why are we dragging up old posts ?

heatingeng · 13 Feb 2010

seco services said:
why are we dragging up old posts ?

it came up at the bottom of page when i was looking not know it was an old post . only new today give me a break

seco services · 13 Feb 2010

heatingeng said:
seco services said:

why are we dragging up old posts ?

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it came up at the bottom of page when i was looking not know it was an old post . only new today give me a break

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