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by peter.ford
Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: How do I keep sludge from forming in the central heating?
Replies: 7
Views: 7033

How do I keep sludge from forming in the central heating?

OK thanks folks. We have started stage 1 - introduced a Fernox concentrated "de-sludger" to the smallest radiator. It says on the bottle to leave for up to 1 week. Next weekend we will drain the system - refill it adding a Fernox sludge inhibitor. Total cost to date: £40 for two Fernox pr...
by peter.ford
Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:55 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: How do I keep sludge from forming in the central heating?
Replies: 7
Views: 7033

How do I keep sludge from forming in the central heating?

Thanks to the Heating Doctor and to the htg engineer for this information. In response to the question by the htg engineer: We were informed that there was a build up in sludge when the boiler broke down. The gas fired boiler would neither fire up when we turned on the hot tap nor would it fire up w...
by peter.ford
Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: How do I keep sludge from forming in the central heating?
Replies: 7
Views: 7033

How do I keep sludge from forming in the central heating?

Background: Combi boiler central heating system, 7 years old, regularly serviced under contract. We have been advised during a regular service visit that our central heating system needs a "Power flush" - a mere £670. This includes a filter that will ensure that future sludge is dealt wit...
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