Magnetic cleaners for central heating system pipework are widely available these days, with lots of companies producing them at reasonable prices. Catford Plumbers supply and fit magnetic cleaning units. This appliance operates by routing the water holding the metallic particles through a Magnetic Field that traps them.The central heating system in your home will more than likely have been fitted for many years. This suggests there will definately be a massive formation of sludge sitting in the system pipework. It is mainly rust coming from the pipework. If there is a positive to be had from this mess it is that the sludge will contain metal and will be attracted by a magnet. So you can now apply a magnet to the heating system and move all the mess.Fit a Magnetic Cleaner:Drain the whole central heating system, then, cut into the pipework at a convenient point. This is normally on the return pipework located below the boiler. The magnet can now be fitted. It is supplied with its own isolating valves. Make sure that you read and work to the manufacturers instructions when fitting. The instructions are easy to read. Should you not feel confident to do this yourself you can always call a professional tradesman like a Catford Plumber who understands this device. Once it is fitted the system can be re-filled. Many different varieties of these kits are on sale so make sure you fit the one that suits your system. Once in use you will need to remove and clean the magnet periodically, perhaps once in a three month period to start, then, annually will be fine. Note:This device can be used to introduce a corrosion inhibitor to a system. Isolate at their valves and open them up. Empty in the container contents of corrosion inhibitor, close up, and re-open the isolation valves.
