Magnaclean for an old combi?

[RT1]

Hello.
Had a problem with clogging of my boiler recently and the engineer suggested installing a magnaclean device. Is this worth installing in an existing boiler? Will it stop further blockages if it doesnt actually remove stuff thats already in there or do we need to have a 'flush through' of the entire system which seems quite expensive?
Thank you in advance for all comments and advice.

 

[gas4you]

The magnaclean will eventually help, but ideally you need a proper chemical flush, then a magnaclean fitted.

They are not a cheap alternative to flushing.

 

[landyandy]

Is this worth installing in an existing boiler?

I would

Will it stop further blockages if it doesnt actually remove stuff thats already in there

It will remove the stuff that is already in there because you will clean the magnet by running it under a tap.
I have fitted one recently and think they are a great product. If your engineer can fit one for you in a easily accessible position, you will be able to remove the magnet regularly and clean the cr*p off it.

I would advise a flush first though.

Andy.

 

[Softus]

Bear in mind that the Magnaclean "Pro" edition won't remove rust particles, so if your corrosion is in the advanced stage then you'll need the Magnaclean "TwinTech".

 

[JPC]

softus...the're both magnetic cleaners.

 

[Softus]

Don't talk b*llocks.

 

[JPC]

well...the way i see it..magnacleans are

MagnaClean Professional is a proven, high efficiency, full-flow magnetic filter designed to tackle all central heating systems removing virtually 100% of the suspended black iron oxide. The benefits of this simple technology are immediate

and magna twin tech are

ADEY has extended its impressive product range with the addition of MagnaClean TwinTech®, the company’s first dual-action magnetic and non-magnetic filter.

both with magnets

 

[landyandy]

That's what I thought.

 

[Softus]

...the Magnaclean "Pro" edition won't remove rust particles, so if your corrosion is in the advanced stage then you'll need the Magnaclean "TwinTech".

 

[JPC]

what...not even black rust ?

 

[Softus]

You might as well paint me Scottish and call me Prime Minister - I still won't have the faintest idea where you get your ideas from.

 

[JPC]

goodnight softus

 

[Softus]

Oidhche mhath, Jamie.