You believed a PF would be included but should have got him to amend his written quote. Customers always remember the specifics of verbal quotes but installers don't as we usually have a dozen or so such jobs going through our brain!
For peace of mind most customers want some kind of flush included, often the full monty, whether needed or not!
Done in similar way to power flushing a chemical flush is nearly as good.
Most systems don't need power flushing. Customers like it if it does not appear to cost them much.
But to keep costs to a minimum I don't include it as a must do.
Ah the great powerflush scam! System should be cleaned chemically and inhibitor added as part of the commissioning.
Never really understood flushing. If there is any debris in a radiator, and the feed pipes are 10mm or even worse 8mm, try asking yourself how fast the water has to flow in the pipe to dislodge the debris in the rad.
Think rivers and lakes, all the debris ends up in the lake, and that's where it will stay. Forever.
Johng
One thing to remember is flushing the system is not only done just to protect the new appliance, it's also done to help ensure the system works correctly. Why have a modern energy efficient boiler then leave it running a system that is very inefficient at emitting the energy.
And a power flush will help a system with solid deposits how? Especially on micro bore?
People worry too much about a boiler and forget everything else. It's called a central heating system for a reason! It's a system. All parts work together to create a whole.
It's like saying my engines brand new in the car, brakes tyres and fuel system is ropey though, and bodywork is shot but I should make it home.
When will people realise that that white box on the wall the little white rectangles dotted about the house and the (possible) "boiler" upstairs are THE biggest investment in your property! You use it daily without even realising, it gives you unfaltering service for years and yet you don't give it a once over every year but moan when you have no hot water or heating for 12 hours and it's urgent cos you have a new born in the house!
Come on people. Think about your priorities, 3k on a TV or warmth and washing? Bet your new born doesn't appreciate the TV being on when they're freezing and dirty? Here endeth the rant.
Jon
It seems to be he had made his mind up that he wouldn't do it
As per a previous post he has reluctantly agreed to come back and do the power flush.
And a power flush will help a system with solid deposits how? Especially on micro bore?
Come on people. Think about your priorities, 3k on a TV or warmth and washing? Bet your new born doesn't appreciate the TV being on when they're freezing and dirty? Here endeth the rant.
Jon
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