Leaking TF1 Filter after boiler service

[plumben]

If theres damage marks to the actual filter and its leaking from there realistically you could ask the plumber to fit a new one FOC as he's damaged it instead of using the correct tools although you might have a job getting him to do it

 

[mfgs]

If it has only started leaking after he has worked on it then I would expect him to sort it for free. With the TF1's its best not to remove the top as they are notorious for leaking afterwards

 

[Scott_D]

Did the same guy fit the boiler/filter?

 

[snoopy8888]

don't need to remove cap to clean filter. Closed the isolation valves remove magnetic rod from top then open bottom drain valve. Open inlet isolation valve to flush out filter.

 

[Jay The Plumber]

you can drain the TF-1 at the bottom but to clean the magnetic rod you have to remove the top

forget that... magnacleans need to have the top off.. not the fernox ones, sorry

 

[Best]

I find the Fernox filter does need fairly tight after you have slackened it.
But that really needs the proper spanner to do it. They are really too big a diameter to tighten many other ways.
Sounds like the plumber was a bit silly.