Magnaclean versus TF1

[mountainman]

I looked at a job this morning, very nice job too, customer has a Halstead Ace combi that needs replacing.

I'm thinking of fitting a Magnaclean or a Fernox TF1 for the usual reasons. Has anyone an opinion on these units?

Dave

 

[anz]

Why not a Spirotech Spirotrap Magnabooster 3?

SpiroTrap MB3

 

[mountainman]

I only really considered those two because they were the units displayed at my local merchants.

I'm open minded, just would like to use the best unit for the job TBH.

 

[JAP&H]

Originally fitted magnacleans to all replacements. Wasn't happy with the angle they sat at when retro fitting to existing horizontal/vertical pipe work. Air pocket!

Earlier model wouldn't deal with non-magnetic crud so on servicing this had to be cleaned out of the bottom of the pot.

TF1 better IMO, threaded ball type "drain cock" at bottom, drop crud straight into bucket or attach hose with 3/4 bib tap fitting if preferred.

Various seals and washers in box to suit most installation angles. Feedback from customers who have 'emptied' them positive too.

If I run into Fernox rep he will bundle cleanser and inhibitor with filter.

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

Never fitted Spirotrap, but I would go for Magnaclean, depends on space, pipes arrangements etc. TF1 is not bad at all, its just my preference to use magnaclean

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

do a search on here its been debated many,many,many,many,many,times

 

[mountainman]

I've got three to choose from now Gasman, that'll do me, life's too short for a debate.
Thanks All

 

[M.Joshi]

I prefer the MB3 as it is a solid brass body. In terms of choosing between the Magnaclean and TF1, all the plumbers I have spoken to recently seem to prefer the TF1. It is easier for the end user to drain the magnetite/sludge out with the TF1. I think the only thing to be aware of are the different seals depending on the orientation it is fitted in.

 

[SamGas]

Magnaclean all the way!

So long as you have enough space to isolate it/remove the 'inners' to clean and add chemicals then IMO there definately the better option

 

[Destroyer2813]

And if its only a small system you could use one of the mini magna cleans to save space as the TF1 are normally quite bulcky