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Hi,
I had a new Glowworm Ultracom installed and a chemical flush done as the installer said my pipework was too old/fragile for a power flush as there was a risk of leakage.
The chemical flush had no effect and he has suggested leaving the chemicals in the system for two weeks and run the heating daily to circulate around. Is this the correct step to take? The central heating system is decades old and I haven't had it cleaned in my 15 years in the flat and doubt the previous owners touched it since the old Potterton Netaheat boiler was installed in 1970s/80s.
I acknowledge it won't be an easy job but expected the chemical flush to make some difference and remove a reasonable amount of sludge. I believe the installer initially added chemicals, ran the system for an hour and then emptied the system. Is that an effective chemical flush? Should I expect the radiators to be totally clean before the boiler is installed? More importantly, should he advise me to use the new boiler to clean the system - will this not void the manufacturer's warranty?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
B
I had a new Glowworm Ultracom installed and a chemical flush done as the installer said my pipework was too old/fragile for a power flush as there was a risk of leakage.
The chemical flush had no effect and he has suggested leaving the chemicals in the system for two weeks and run the heating daily to circulate around. Is this the correct step to take? The central heating system is decades old and I haven't had it cleaned in my 15 years in the flat and doubt the previous owners touched it since the old Potterton Netaheat boiler was installed in 1970s/80s.
I acknowledge it won't be an easy job but expected the chemical flush to make some difference and remove a reasonable amount of sludge. I believe the installer initially added chemicals, ran the system for an hour and then emptied the system. Is that an effective chemical flush? Should I expect the radiators to be totally clean before the boiler is installed? More importantly, should he advise me to use the new boiler to clean the system - will this not void the manufacturer's warranty?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
B