Without care and ongoing maintenance your new central heating system will gradually deteriorate over time as impurities build up within the circulating water.
There are products on the market which help to reduce the effects of corrosion and the build up of scale or sludge within your central heating system. These are often applied annually or every two years to ensure ongoing protection.
If your system is severely sludged or if you regularly hear boiler banging you should first apply a product which will remove this contamination. A powerflush can also help to remove these items and restore the water circulating within your heating system to its original condition.
After the powerflush you need to add corrosion inhibitor to the system.
In a conventional system this inhibitor can be added via the expansion tank which is often found in the loft. As the liquid within your heating system gradually expands and contracts the contents of the header tank will be mixed within the circulating water.
As an alternative you can add the inhibitor via a radiator. The inhibitor manufacturer should supply with the adaptor to enable you to inject the fluid into the radiator.
As with all maintenance requirements, a little tender love and care will keep your system running happily for many years to come and an efficient system will save on your heating bills.
Fernox Central Heating Leak Sealer... from B & Q
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Fernox MB-1 Protector 4Ltr from Screwfix Direct
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Fernox Limescale Preventer 450g from B & Q
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Fernox Heavy-Duty Central Heating... from Screwfix Direct
Quick and effective neutral cleanser. Removes debris, sludge and scale, restoring efficiency. Non-hazardous. Can be Used with Powerflush... £17.48 More Information |
Fernox Heavy-Duty Central Heating... from B & Q Next Day
Free next working day (Mon-Fri) delivery when you spend £50 or more Quick and effective neutral cleanser. Removes debris, sludge and scale, restoring efficiency. Non-hazardous. Can be Used with Powerflush... £25.15 More Information |
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Fernox Central Heating Protector from Screwfix Direct
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7 Responses to “System Protection”
Do you sell these chemicals?
No we do not sell these direct but they can be found in any major DIY center such as Homebase or B&Q. You can also purchase at Plumbcenter.
Search online for Fernox or Sentinel
I am under a BG home care agreement #400.
Is this maintenance work covered by the agreement?
I have none DIY skills and would prefer professional care. If BG agreement does not cover this, could you provide the service at a reasonable price?
Putting the inhibitor into the system is not covered by the agreement but we wish to help and have contacted you direct with some options to solve your problem.
I need to know which is the BEST additive to remove iron corrosion from inside the radiators.How many hours in a day,also,how many days,does the fluid need to be in.Thanks.
We are sorry but we do not publish a comparative review of the corrossion inhibitors / cleansers. The main product brands on sale in the DIY stores are all effective products and should perform the cleansing task they outline.