Magnacleanse issue connections

[armyash]

Hi

I did start a magnacleanse thread previously but I can't seem to find it.

Quick question

Can I use a magnacleanse flush on a system where there is no filter installed? Is it possible to disconnect the pump and connect the hoses?

I know I'm going to be told sell a filter on the job but there is no space above the boiler.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Hi

I did start a magnacleanse thread previously but I can't seem to find it.

Quick question

Can I use a magnacleanse flush on a system where there is no filter installed? Is it possible to disconnect the pump and connect the hoses?

I know I'm going to be told sell a filter on the job but there is no space above the boiler.

Can you get to the return in the airing cupboard if it has one?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Or you could connect the silver fitting from the magnacleanse to 2 x 22mm x 3/4 JG connectors.

 

[armyash]

I can remove the pump in the airing cupboard, would that do?

 

[Harvest Fields]

I can remove the pump in the airing cupboard, would that do?

What are you going to use to circulate the water around the system if you do that? Is there enough pipe above the boiler to cut a section out. Then use 2x JG elbows and solder the piece you cut out back in after the flush is done?

 

[armyash]

I have looked at the instructions and it looks as though it's a case of drain the heating, connect the magnacleanse, half fill the rads then 1 rad at a time operate the magnacleanse so don't need a cold supply. Or perhaps I'm missing something?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes you can but you would need to tap into the main return so in reality you might as well as install a filter it's just the cost of the filter since you've already drained down etc

 

[armyash]

Yes you can but you would need to tap into the main return so in reality you might as well as install a filter it's just the cost of the filter since you've already drained down etc

No problem fitting a filter, as you said all drained down it's a ten minute job but I can't fit one in above the boiler.

What is the next best place to connect?

 

[armyash]

I get the feeling I'm missing something simple

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Anywhere on the main return

 

[armyash]

Thanks, I will put in a quote.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Can you get to the return in the airing cupboard if it has one?

As I said here

 

[armyash]

As I said here

Thanks Harvest Fields, I haven't done a flush before I should be able to get on to the return in the airing cupboard somewhere.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Thanks Harvest Fields, I haven't done a flush before I should be able to get on to the return in the airing cupboard somewhere.

It needs to be the one back to the boiler mate. Not from the rads or hot water.