CENTRAL HEATING INHIBITOR TO ADD OR NOT

[Nailst]

Im having some new radiators put in Ch pump changed and 3 way port ,
System will be drained down.

Plumbers comments : if he adds inhibitor i will need to add filters to the system otherwise it could lead to damage to the boiler.

This i have no problem with but he cant fit today , should inhibitor still be added

present set up ideal logic slim line classic boiler , vented system with 11 rads
there are no filters on the system. boiler was fitted 2004 new build , pipe work is plastic.

any advise ?

 

[Rob Foster]

Isolate boiler, drain down, fit new parts, refill and flush, flush until clear, fit a filter, fill system
check for leaks, drain, add inhibitor, refill, open boiler valves, test ch water with chemical test paper, simple then
maintain system Rob Foster aka ...centralheatking

 

[Darren Jackson]

You should always add inhibitor, everytime you drain the system And check the concentration of the inhibitor every year in case it needs topping up. It is best practice to add a cleaner prior to the drain down and let it do its work for a day or two. then fill up with fresh water and flush that out as well before filling up for the last time and adding the all important inhibitor. installing a good quality mag filter to the return before the boiler is also recommended but not a must have.

 

[Nailst]

Thankyou for the quick reply

ill talk to him about fitting a filter and see when he can fit that in hes pretty busy , so while i'm waiting on the filter being fitted should i add some inhibitor.

it may be a couple of weeks before he can fit me in
Is it a long job to fit the filters ? could i run out to a plumbers merchant and get him a filter today ?

 

[Nailst]

Something like this ?

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/adey-cp1-03-00022-01-2-magnetic-filtration-22mm/49961

Sorry about all the questions im at work and the wifes trying to deal with the plumber .

 

[Darren Jackson]

Something like this ?

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/adey-cp1-03-00022-01-2-magnetic-filtration-22mm/49961

Sorry about all the questions im at work and the wifes trying to deal with the plumber .

That is exactly what you need, can be installed in 20 mins no problem if the system is already drained. and then you can also use it to add the inhibitor.

 

[Rob Foster]

do

Thankyou for the quick reply

ill talk to him about fitting a filter and see when he can fit that in hes pretty busy , so while i'm waiting on the filter being fitted should i add some inhibitor.

it may be a couple of weeks before he can fit me in
Is it a long job to fit the filters ? could i run out to a plumbers merchant and get him a filter today ?

Do it today, he should know that anyway chking
get some inhibitor while picking up filter

 

[Rob Foster]

Something like this ?

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/adey-cp1-03-00022-01-2-magnetic-filtration-22mm/49961

Sorry about all the questions im at work and the wifes trying to deal with the plumber .

dont pay till he has done the job properly ...filter and inhibitor..
is the proper job centralheatking

 

[Nailst]

I have been asking for for couple days about adding inhibitor it comes to the last day and then he mentions filters.

Wifes on the way to screwfix hes saying hes short on time but if i blonk the part down in front of him he may get it fitted .

So much to learn.
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[Rob Foster]

I have been asking for for couple days about adding inhibitor it comes to the last day and then he mentions filters.

Wifes on the way to screwfix hes saying hes short on time but if i blonk the part down in front of him he may get it fitted .

So much to learn.
Forums like this are invaluable and the professionals who provide the correct advise

A thank you to all that help and respond to all threads

keep up the good work

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people..let us know how it all pans out....centralheatking