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I have a non sealed central heating system, which I will be draining down this summer! Then flushing with a neautral cleaner and then replacing the Inhibitor. "When would be the best time to get the Boiler serviced?" 1/Before draining down and cleaning system 2/After draining down and...

Thanks kev, i understand now :) Instead of "taking off" the radiators (which is to complicated for any amatuer like meself) is there any alternative? Or will the dirty water just sit in the rads? I guess if I RUN the heating with the Restorer in the mix, this should shift most of...

Sorry, but I DO NOT understand, what is meant be drop fed? :?: The rads, are just standard! If they are indeed "drop fed", what is the proceedure to ensure that they do empty themselves please? :roll:

Just in case, I didn't explain correctly....... I meant open the drain plug in the solitary radiator that has one fitted, and NOT open the drain plug in the F 8 E tank! :oops:

i intend to completely drain, ( & refil several times to allow Restorer then NEW protector to be added ) my open feed central heating................ My question is this: After I have tied up the ballcock in th F&E tank and opened the drain plug, to allow the water to escape: Do I need to...

I intend to clean my central heating system with Fernox restorer/neutral cleaner. Should I do this BEFORE or AFTER, I have installed new pump and motorised valve? Thanks in advance :)

Gentlemen, yr advice please: I have been told that Compression fittings OR push-fit fittings are NOT suitable for Central heating pipework! Does this mean that I must use capillary/solder fittings to replace a pump? If so, any advice on how to do so would be MUCH appreciated! Thanks...

What is "tight tight"? Can someone please explain how much to tighten the comprression fittings? I was told, hand tighten; then ONE full rotation with the spanners! Does this seem about correct? I DO NOT want to overtighten, as I understand this is a particular problem with amateurs...

I am about to undertake work on my central heating system, replacing pump and three way motorised valve. I intend to replace these using COMPRESSION FITTINGS! Is it possible that someone can please advice me the best way to obtain a secure/watertight 100% seal using these? I want to know...

Thanks very much for yr quick replies :) Yes the pump does have, isolating valves! But the motorised valve DOES NOT! Would you recomend fitting isolating valves, either side of the motorised valve? :? Both the motorised valve AND the pump are BOTH ten years old, so would it be...

Hello, I would like advise on Central heating maintenance please: My system is TEN years old. This summer I want to do some maintenance! I was thinking to flush the system with restorer/cleaner AND then add NEW protector/inhibitor! While I have drained down the system, I was thinking to...