A power flush is a cleaning procedure carried out by a professional that is
trained and experienced. Power flushing your central heating system means cleaning the
central heating water, the pipes, pump, radiators and the boiler, everything
that the central heating water runs through.
There is only one modern procedure
worth having done.
This is by connecting power flush machine to the system's
circulating pump or a radiator and circulating the central heating water at
high flow rates for hours and replacing dirty water with clean water.
Using
a combination of chemicals and magnets to aid in the cleaning process, once clean you add a chemical called an “inhibitor”
that stays in the system and prevents the re-forming of sludge.
What is a "standard power flush"?
When calling around for quotes, it is hard to know what is included and what is excluded from company to company. Different companies also follow different power flush procedures. We have asked our members to quote for a “standard power flush” wherever they can. We have pre-defined what that means, the procedure and what is included and excluded from the quoted price. You can read more HERE
How do you know if you need a power flush?The only real way to know, is to get a consultant visit or post us a water sample for testing.
Benefits of having a power flush done:
-Increased efficiency:
The more sludge that gets removed, the more of an improvement in efficiency you will have in the system.
-System reliability:
Clean systems break down less, as no
sludge means no blockages, and less wear & tear on the parts that make
up the system.
-Increased system life:
Boilers, pumps, radiator valves and radiators (picture
of radiator rusting) last much longer if your system is clean and has
the correct levels of inhibitor.
-Leaks and leak damage:
Low levels of inhibitor in the system can cause the radiators
to rust, and eventually start leaking, causing flood damage and a repair
bill.
-Savings:
You will save money from not having breakdowns and in the increase of efficiency in your system.
