MagnaCleanse And Microbore Pipe

[DJB]

Hi I am considering getting a MagnaCleanse as I have had a quote for a boiler replacement accepted on the condition it is flushed using one.
The worry I have is using the vibrating hammer thing that comes with it on rads on microbore systems, as I have visions of it dislodging lumps of muck that then get stuck in the first inaccessible bend or kink in the pipe!
Any thought or experiences ?
Thanks Dave.

 

[Simon F]

then get some other quotes with just a chemical clean.

is the current set up badly sludged up, radiator's cold at bottom etc

 

[Killy Bing]

then get some other quotes with just a chemical clean.

is the current set up badly sludged up, radiator's cold at bottom etc

Hes a plumber.

get a disclaimer of the issues.

or you could say you will leave it on with the chemicals for a few days and not use the hammer.
explain the high risk of blocking the pipework if you do.

no waiver, no work

 

[Simon F]

Hes a plumber.

:ihih:.I now have read the post from the other side, just ignore anything I post.:nopity:

 

[DJB]

Sorry probably didnt make myself clear I am the one one who will be fitting the boiler and the customer is the one who wants it flused with the MagnaCleanse, this system is 22/15mm so no problem there. But if I buy one then obviously I will want to use it on othere jobs some of which are microbore.

 

[acecharly]

i just spent 3 minutes typing the same post as killy bing!! lol...but Good advice there whack some cleaner in for a few days and check the bottom of rads for heat as he says.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Hi DJB

You might like to sign up to the Adey Installers club - they are offering quite a nice incentive to buy a machine.

And don't buy one without dropping me a PM first - assuming that you are a genuine tradesman, which I am guessing you are. We think we have the best deal around on Magnacleanse.

As for your question - I will have to leave that to the techie guys. If you use the search box, you will see plenty of talk about the magnacleanse machine, but I dont remember anything about the specific question you ask.

Ray

 

[Riley]

ADEY said this when I asked them the same question "Yes the unit does work with Microbore pipes – granted, it takes a little more time but it is possible and works effectively."

 

[acecharly]

Well if that comes in writting they will be paying for any repairs or extra time incured on the job.....i dont think. Id still stick with a clean first.

 

[Ermintrude]

We use it with micro all the time due to fact that pf bursts manifolds . 1/2 fill system (don't bleed) loads of x800 and two days later use hammer. Sludge usually in nice small bits.