McCluskeys Plumbing and Heating

Whether considering a boiler replacement or updating an existing system, it is very important to make sure that the system is free from any blockage i.e black sludge or scale. These can be caused by many things, mainly due to poor installation or the use of unsuitable materials.
A poor system can cause fuel wastage, boiler noise, cold spots, frequent venting and some circumstances pump seizure. Boiler manufacturers are now recommending on system updates to powerflush the complete system as to assist in the life of not just the boiler but controls as well. In today's technology there is no reason for pumps, motorised valves and radiator valves etc to fail.

A radiator that is severely clogged costs everyone. For the customer it becomes expensive as the time it takes for the heat, if it does, to eventually heat the room. The enviroment is damaged in the waste of a very valuable and declining fuel. I use a high quality and recommended Fernox powerflushing machine. This unit can be connected in different ways to a heating system. Preferably it is best to connect to either a 22mm pipework or a circulating pump. If this is not possible a radiator can be removed.

The system first will be flushed through with clean water, then a suitable additive will be added to the machine. Normally after two hours each radiator will be flushed through separately and checked with a special TDS meter to check ppm in the heating system and compared to the mains drinking water. After all radiators have then passed, the system will be drained down and re-filled with fresh water.

To protect the system from further or future. When a customer has their annual service the inhibitor levels can be checked if required to maintain full system protection.

To date all my customers have agreed to a highly improved and a more efficient system. When someone you know complains of a noisy boiler, radiator or heating system then hopefully with my help this problem can be resolved. Powerflushing will help to improve efficiency, and should lower fuel bills.

Future protection. I now install two products called "Magnaclean and Boiler Buddy". These easily maintained units protect any small or loose particles of sludge that can be left over after powerflushing. It also will assist in the life expectancy and efficiency of your boiler. They are an ideal addition to a replacememt or an elderly boiler.

Please contact me for more details.