Am i paying the right amount for a powerflush

milliemoomoo · 24 Oct 2005

i have a stelrad ideal classic light weight cast iron boiler RS40 wall mounted balanced flue.

it has been making a noise that sounds like a kettle whistling when the boiler lights up and i have been told that i need a powerflush to get rid of all the limescale and have been quoted £300-350 and will take all day.... is this a good price?

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ollski · 24 Oct 2005

Yes its a pretty good price but I can't see why a powerflush would help a limescale problem.

Agile · 24 Oct 2005

That is a typical price but you may get someone to do it a bit cheaper in your area.

However merely power flushing will probably NOT get rid of the problem!

Really the boiler needs to be treated specifically by someone who is experienced with descaling. He will use acid products just in the boiler itself with care.

You could always try tipping a bottle of non acid " system descaler " from a plumbers merchant, NOT a shed, into the headder tank. It will only cost about £16 and might work a little.

Tony Glazier

Nige F · 24 Oct 2005

Fernox boiler silencer........does what it says on the tube.used it before I sold my last house.

won`t remove the limscale tho

corgiman · 24 Oct 2005

totally agree with tony

try some silencer first its has worked for me nearly everytime.

sorry nige just read just read your post and i concur

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Am i paying the right amount for a powerflush

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