I am replacing a radiator in the bathroom in the next few weeks with a towel radiator and the manufacturers instructions state that a full system clean is mandatory in order not to void the guarantee.
I understand this will be to flush any flux or other debris introduced to the system.
I have a central heating cleaner solution which I am going to use for the job and the instructions advise this be left to circulate for anywhere up to 3 weeks.
I would like to let this circulate for a week or two in order to let the cleaner get to work (the system is a combi system in a ground floor flat with 5 radiators in total, around 18 years old). The central heating has always worked fine and I don't believe I have any sludge problems to worry about.
My question is, is it ok for me to leave the cleaner circulating for a week or two and then drain (and refill and drain several times)?
I am a little concerned that perhaps I need to flush it after only a day or so to avoid any damage that may be caused by debris introduced when fitting the new radiator.
I understand this will be to flush any flux or other debris introduced to the system.
I have a central heating cleaner solution which I am going to use for the job and the instructions advise this be left to circulate for anywhere up to 3 weeks.
I would like to let this circulate for a week or two in order to let the cleaner get to work (the system is a combi system in a ground floor flat with 5 radiators in total, around 18 years old). The central heating has always worked fine and I don't believe I have any sludge problems to worry about.
My question is, is it ok for me to leave the cleaner circulating for a week or two and then drain (and refill and drain several times)?
I am a little concerned that perhaps I need to flush it after only a day or so to avoid any damage that may be caused by debris introduced when fitting the new radiator.