New boiler installation, best practices

New Boiler, Best Practice

If you are looking for a new boiler and checking websites for prices and having salesmen round for quotations, you will hear different advice. Some people will say you have to do this and some say you don’t. It’s confusing and you don’t know who is right! The main subject for this is the topic of a Powerflush or MagnaCleanse. What’s the difference?

Here’s what you need to know:

Price

The main difference is the price. A cleanse of the system will take 1-2 hours and is a must when having a new boiler installed. It is normally included in most online quoting tools. A power flush, on the other hand, can take 4-6 hours to do it properly and because of this can cost £300+ more due to the extra time needed.

Outcome

A Powerflush machine uses its own powerful pump to force the water around the system, which also has a chemical addition which will break down the dirt and debris and clean the system. The water will be drained and refilled constantly with clean water throughout the process. There’s no doubt that this has a better overall outcome.

A MeaganCleanse, on the other hand, uses the central heating pump to circulate the water around, also with the addition of chemicals, but the debris will be caught on the 2 filters attached to the system. The system will be drained down once completed and refilled with an inhibitor. While this is not as thorough, it meets the manufactures requirements.

All of our boiler installations will include the MegnaCleanse as standard, with the option to upgrade to a Powerflush.

Our Process

1. Attach the MagnaCleanse Filters to the system and flush with Adey MC3+ cleaner.
2. Allow the chemical to circulate and loosen any debris which will be collected in the filters.
3. Remove the MagnaClense filters and show you how much has been collected.
4. Install your magnetic System filter which is included in the quote.
5. Add the Adey MC1+ Inhibitor.

Future Care

Now you have a system filter installed and a heating system dosed with Adey MC1+ inhibitor, your central heating system should be well protected and minimal build up of debris created. Furthermore, the system filter will be cleaned out on every boiler service so that any debris built up is removed, meaning a more efficient system and less breakdowns caused to poor water quality.

Remember

Don’t always go for the cheapest quote, a cheap quote may mean items are missed off or no flush at all. Make sure as a minimum a MagnaCleanse is carried out to keep the manufactures guarantee valid.