New boiler with filter in a dirty system

[Frankenstein]

Lets say I have a new boiler installed into a system which hasn't been very well flushed (or worse - not flushed), but I install a good filter.

If I clean the filter often, will the filter be able to protect the boiler?

I know that flushing is important and I've described an unlikely scenario, but has anyone come across this situation?

 

[Geyser]

Every British gas install ive seen!!!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

at a minimum the installer should put a good cleaner in the system and do a hot flush, then run the new boiler with a magna cleanse for a few hours

 

[Best]

Only if the filter manufacturer can guarantee a 100% pick up on first pass of water.
They nearly do claim that, but nearly won't mean dirt won't get into boiler, albeit hopefully very little.
Flushing a system won't get all dirt anyhow.

 

[Scott_D]

Lets say I have a new boiler installed into a system which hasn't been very well flushed (or worse - not flushed), but I install a good filter

Are you going to install a filter after the boiler has been fitted?

 

[Frankenstein]

Are you going to install a filter after the boiler has been fitted?

What's the normal procedure?

 

[Riley]

On the Flipside If the installer is offering a flush why wouldn't you do it??? Are you looking to do it yourself?? I say why risk the warranty get it done properly

 

[Frankenstein]

On the Flipside If the installer is offering a flush why wouldn't you do it??? Are you looking to do it yourself?? I say why risk the warranty get it done properly

I'm not touching my system but I want to understand it.

 

[Frankenstein]

I think that I need to clarify something:

I'm NOT going to install a boiler into a system which hasn't been flushed.

My scenario is hypothetical. How well would a filter protect a new boiler in a dirty, unflushed system?

 

[Riley]

Depends how dirty the system is. It's just a strange question

 

[Frankenstein]

Depends how dirty the system is. It's just a strange question

So a filter WILL fail if the system is dirty - I assume that this is the case even if the filter is cleaned frequently.

I know its a strange question - but I want to know how good a filter is at doing its job in the worst possible situation.

 

[stani]

Do you have all these queries with the oil filter on your car or do you accept that they work?

 

[AlexGas]

I know its a strange question - but I want to know how good a filter is at doing its job in the worst possible situation.

What is the worst possible situation?

 

[Riley]

Nothing is perfect. Particularly on an existing system. You never know how bad the internals are completely. I'm sure 99% of the guys on here would recommend one rather than not. It will not 100% protect the boiler but it's better to have one than not

 

[Frankenstein]

Do you have all these queries with the oil filter on your car or do you accept that they work?

On both my motorbikes and cars I change the oil filter and oil at the same time. Sometimes you can just change the oil and alternate with the filter changes (I don't do this). However I would NEVER put a new filter in any vehicle with the old oil. No I don't have the same queries regarding the oil filter on my car. I'm allowed to work on my car but I'm not allowed to work on my boiler. I need the expertise of qualified installers. I'm simply trying to ascertain how effective a boiler filter is.