Do you put MagnaClean on flow or return?
The perfect place for it should be on the return, however, to do that will need a couple of bends in the pipe and you may not have enough room. One of the two verticals feeding that horizontal will be the radiator return which would be my suggestion.
Does a Magna clean go on the return?
The instructions specify that the Magnaclean is installed on the return to the boiler after the last radiator and before any system filling/pressurisation point, next to the boiler was a good location for me. In order to make room for the Magnaclean to fit, the cold water filling loop needed to be raised.
How do you clear a magnetic filter?
The most effective way to clean your magnetic filter is to use a high pressure hose, or standard to remove the rust and debris. Take extra care to clean everywhere thoroughly as well as the lid to ensure none of this debris is put back into the system.
How often should I clean my magnetic filter?
Your magnetic filter should be thoroughly cleaned around once per year. It’s important to do this regularly to prolong the life of your boiler. If you allow the filter to become full and clogged with debris and sludge, you’re risking a boiler breakdown.
How often should a magnetic filter be empty?
around once per year
Your magnetic filter should be thoroughly cleaned around once per year. It’s important to do this regularly to prolong the life of your boiler. If you allow the filter to become full and clogged with debris and sludge, you’re risking a boiler breakdown.
Is it worth flushing central heating system?
In the perfect world, a power flush (or any flush for that matter) should be performed every 5 to 6 years, this will ensure the quality of heating systems water is maintained to a high standard and help prevent damage to metallic components, as well as the development of blockages.
Does a boiler need a MagnaClean?
Having your heating system and boiler fitted with a MagnaClean filter will make the system more efficient. This occurs because the magnetic filter will catch any future build up of iron oxide providing long lasting protection and better circulation through the radiators and central heating pipework.