Drain System through Magnaclean Filter

[Tom_M87]

Looking for some advice ....

I am looking to add some sentinel cleaner to my aging cental heating system. As I have a Magnaclean filter on the system I have found this is an easy point to add the cleaner. My question is when the cleaner has done its job and needs to come out, can I use the Magnaclean filter point to empty the system? and if so what is the best way to go about this?

The reason I am looking to do this the drain valve on the system isn't accessible due to a new floor being installed not leaving enough room to access so am looking for an alternative & simple way as i am not the most competent DIYer.

Appreciate any insight you can offer.

 

[SandyLyon]

To completely drain the system you would need to drain at the lowest point / points without knowing how your system is piped it’s difficult to say.

 

[Tom_M87]

The MagnaClean is next to the Boiler, which is above radiator level so I'm guessing it's a no-go.

Any other simple ways of draining without access to the drain valve?

 

[ianmcd]

what size are the pipes on the lowest radiator ?

 

[Tom_M87]

the pipe measure 5cm around.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Remove the smallest downstairs radiator and drain from the radiator valve, then fit one of these for the future:

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