Magnetic filter, should I be cleaning it?

[jon92]

I've got this magnetic filter in the return to my boiler, is it something that needs to be maintained in any way, e.g. washed out now and then? I have recently moved in to the house so wasn't around when it was installed, presumably with the new boiler next to it.
Thanks for any guidance.

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• jon92
• 20 Dec 2016

Central heating filter

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• jon92
• 20 Dec 2016
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Central heating filter and pump

 

[muggles]

It should be cleaned annually at the same time as your boiler is serviced

 

[jon92]

That's useful to know, thanks for your help.

 

[gigz]

Its upside down by the way if it hasn't been in long get the installer to correct it.

 

[dilalio]

If that's an outbuilding (garage) get the pipes lagged as well.
And, is that the best place for the pump?

 

[jon92]

I did wonder why the writing on it is upside down! It was installed before I bought the house so I don't know if I can track down the culprit. I wonder what else is wrong. Dilalio, can you explain your question please? You mean it should