Comments on: Radiator Sludge

By: Paul Davidson-P D Plumbing & Heating NR15 area

Paul Davidson-P D Plumbing & Heating NR15 area — Fri, 25 May 2007 21:43:35 +0000

Do you sub contract out any power flushing work? I am a plumbing and heating engineer and would be interested in increasing the amount of power flushing that I do.

By: Boiler Care Guide

Boiler Care Guide — Thu, 24 May 2007 08:24:22 +0000

We do not have lists of Plumbers who are available to carry out a powerflush in certain postcodes although we know that companies are able to do this on a national basis, an engineer can visit to provide a no obligation quotation. The cost depends upon the ease of access to the system and radiators and the amount of time personnel will need to be at your premises.

By: John Jones

John Jones — Wed, 23 May 2007 12:25:26 +0000

I need a Powerflush to be done.Please advice a suitable contact in area LU7 2XG. Thank you for your help.

By: Boiler Care Guide

Boiler Care Guide — Tue, 08 May 2007 10:02:30 +0000

In the first instance you should check whether bleeding the radiator cures the problem. This is a relatively easy task that any householder competent at DIY could perform themselves. There is an article within the site which outlines how to do this and the safety precautions you should take.

Having consulted the typical terms and conditions for the boiler care plans we can advise you that: –

When a repair is needed due to sludge (for example, damage to the pump, valves or radiators), companies will carry out this job if the parts are covered under your agreement, at no extra cost, as long as they have not already told you that you need a PowerFlush or similar procedure.

By: Nick Mayes

Nick Mayes — Mon, 07 May 2007 10:55:45 +0000

I have cold spots on a few of my radiators , suspecting sludge. Can this be cured under my boiler care scheme or do I need to sort the issue separately.

Regards,

By: Boiler Care Guide

Boiler Care Guide — Mon, 07 May 2007 09:33:10 +0000

Sludge does reappear in central heating systems over the years due to the different types of metals throughout the system causing electrolytic corrosion. The part that was fitted should help to collect some of the magnetic sludge that is generated.

If the system has been flushed or is currently protected by some sort of descaler this will also help to reduce the internal chemical activity (corrosion) and slow down the generation of deposits. This is definitely beneficial to yourselves and lengthens the lifetime of your system although treating the system can never be an absolute guarantee that internal deposits will not build over the years.

By: Assia Parveen

Assia Parveen — Sun, 06 May 2007 21:07:54 +0000

We have had our central heatingsystem for a year, it is a combi and also a condensing, but a engineer advised us to have a magnit type part fitted by the boiler, it works as a magnet collecting all deposits whilst the water is going around the system. We did have a sludge problem with a rad in the past. i wanted to know if the part that has been fitted is benificial and what is the likelyhood of sludge reappearing in to my rads?

By: Boiler Care Guide

Boiler Care Guide — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:28:04 +0000

The cost of a powerflush is also influenced by access to drain points and the nature of the system so it is not possible to give an accurate quote online.

By: Kaz Vogel

Kaz Vogel — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:42:25 +0000

Can you tell me how much it would cost to have my sytem powerflushed. 2 bedrooms – 6 radiators on one level.

By: Boiler Care Guide

Boiler Care Guide — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:12:19 +0000

It has only become common practice to flush and add inhibitor since the new condensing boiler law came in to place in April 2005.