new centramag filter

[Billy Bob Bob]

fitted one today very impressed,i have ordered more already

 

[villa_tom]

That looks more sturdy than the magnaclean to be fair. Not to sure about it being in white though, it'll get filthy if you get sludge all over it when it's serviced.

 

[Dotty]

To be honest, it looks the business.

 

[johnnyplumb]

filters are all pretty much the same, comes down to the price your paying them for.
are they cheaper than £70

 

[Rickster123]

Not as filthy as that basin will be by the end of the job! :32:

 

[SimonG]

What are you getting them for ££

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

to be fair its designed so you flush through with clean water but i wanted to take it out and see what crap it had caught,it does wipe off quite easily,it also comes with service washers,not really having issues with magnacleans but this looks a better product altogether so i am specifying this brand in future

 

[villa_tom]

Not as filthy as that basin will be by the end of the job! :32:

Haha. I've never has the balls to clean it in a sink, I've always took them to the outside tap and done them there. 🙂

 

[villa_tom]

What are you getting them for ££

FREE!!! As long as he reviews it one here and say how good it is and makes all us buy one 🙂

 

[TBServices]

To be honest, it looks the business.

Agreed!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Not as filthy as that basin will be by the end of the job! :32:

dont matter its being ripped out

 

[JAH HEATING]

I used Sentinels new one last week, crap I thought - wouldn't stop weeping at first

 

[Barry98]

ill have one for mi sen next time round

 

[TBServices]

dont matter its being ripped out

Need a good plumber to replace it? 😉

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

FREE!!! As long as he reviews it one here and say how good it is and makes all us buy one 🙂

no this month only £56 quid plus vat from jpbm,so bought 2

 

[vern]

Agreed!

Seen them on Paul's counter! All down to you Tom hope you got a free one!

 

[dancinplumba]

Seen them on Paul's counter! All down to you Tom hope you got a free one!

I did and I like it 🙂

 

[vern]

I did and I like it 🙂

I like it Steve I think the valves will be the weak spot as they are same as the Magnacleans which are sh1 t!

 

[dancinplumba]

I like it Steve I think the valves will be the weak spot as they are same as the Magnacleans which are sh1 t!

agree, and dont like tool, tho they are going to make a separate spanner

 

[TBServices]

Seen them on Paul's counter! All down to you Tom hope you got a free one!

No I didn't! Will be having STERN words lol. He did ring to ask about my recommendation but never told me he started stocking them. Did you notice the price?

When are you about in Cas bud? I thought you were too good for us lowly folk these days?

 

[vern]

No I didn't! Will be having STERN words lol. He did ring to ask about my recommendation but never told me he started stocking them. Did you notice the price?

When are you about in Cas bud? I thought you were too good for us lowly folk these days?

Lol pal, full demo one on counter in box, glossy A5 leaflets on counter, did not get price as in a rush picking up a fan for a Baxi Solo3 yesterday and only Mick was in, Ginger prince was out somewhere......I asked who got them stocked Mick said You so get a free one pal......

i like the flat washer on the lid, rather o ring, like the brass insert for drain valve, like it all but the valves and maybe will get grubby as others have pointed out, full pack of replacements washers in box too!

 

[bspareltd]

Vern if you decide to buy the centramag filter and look at the valves there is a o ring seated under the handle so to prevent any leaks and i have made sure that spare o rings are in the box but Vern if you have any issues dont hesitate in contacting me .I have given out 300 free samples and not one person has complained about the valves please do not compare my valves with magnaclean because the internal fitting of the valves are slightly different .

I like it Steve I think the valves will be the weak spot as they are same as the Magnacleans which are sh1 t!

 

[Centralheatking]

We collected 2 from AT Carr (AMS) on approval - both installed no problems - it is a very sturdy easy installed unit - the strainer for non magnetic cr- stuff is clever.

The valves are not like the early Magnaclean ones and as said the sealing ring on top is designed to last.


We will be paying for our two and buyin more now........centralheatking

 

[buckley plumb]

looks like a magnaclean has mated with a fernox tf1 and this is the offspring

 

[bspareltd]

you can wipe the filter with jiff or white spirits

Lol pal, full demo one on counter in box, glossy A5 leaflets on counter, did not get price as in a rush picking up a fan for a Baxi Solo3 yesterday and only Mick was in, Ginger prince was out somewhere......I asked who got them stocked Mick said You so get a free one pal......

i like the flat washer on the lid, rather o ring, like the brass insert for drain valve, like it all but the valves and maybe will get grubby as others have pointed out, full pack of replacements washers in box too!

 

[bspareltd]

newly born !!!!

looks like a magnaclean has mated with a fernox tf1 and this is the offspring

 

[TBServices]

Lol pal, full demo one on counter in box, glossy A5 leaflets on counter, did not get price as in a rush picking up a fan for a Baxi Solo3 yesterday and only Mick was in, Ginger prince was out somewhere......I asked who got them stocked Mick said You so get a free one pal......

i like the flat washer on the lid, rather o ring, like the brass insert for drain valve, like it all but the valves and maybe will get grubby as others have pointed out, full pack of replacements washers in box too!

Haha, lets hope that's the case!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

looks like a magnaclean has mated with a fernox tf1 and this is the offspring

no more like the best of both built to be a better product

 

[Roger Welton]

Fitted a couple now, and pleased with the results, will most likely be my filter of choice for the moment.

edit to add: A 28mm version would be nice as well

 

[vern]

Vern if you decide to buy the centramag filter and look at the valves there is a o ring seated under the handle so to prevent any leaks and i have made sure that spare o rings are in the box but Vern if you have any issues dont hesitate in contacting me .I have given out 300 free samples and not one person has complained about the valves please do not compare my valves with magnaclean because the internal fitting of the valves are slightly different .

Right pal will take your word that the valves are different, only glanced at them TBH ......you'll be eating any valves that leak though for breakfast lol!!

Has anyone captured any non magnetic crude in the Centramag? I can see Mark has lots of magnetic sludge in his pics, only asking as not impressed with the Sentinel eliminator, indeed one nearly ( read would have had i not been in) flooded my own house when I fitted my new WB boiler at Christmas, I have found their weak spot through this!

 

[bspareltd]

All you need to do when servicing is to remove magnet and flush ,you never need to disassemble

That looks more sturdy than the magnaclean to be fair. Not to sure about it being in white though, it'll get filthy if you get sludge all over it when it's serviced.

 

[TBServices]

All you need to do when servicing is to remove magnet and flush ,you never need to disassemble

I have to say bud, I'm very impressed and chuffed for you, that you've managed to design, manufacture and get this product to market without the help of the big boys, especially at the price point you've achieved, considering the positive feedback you've been getting, and I wish you every success with it. Hope it goes well for you.

Now send Paul an email and make sure I get my free sample! Lol

 

[bspareltd]

I am still not over the finishing line yet ,currently I am negotiating with a few distributors .
My aim is to have Centramag in every independent merchants,but that will take time .Also being a one man band cash flow is a sticky wicket with banks not lending

 

[bspareltd]

Centramag will always come with a spanner , the spanner will not be withdrawn to save costs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like others have done.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Just to add to this I fitted my first Centramag last week.

The customer liked the packaging.


RIMG0001 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

Once opened


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You can see the bag of spare washers etc.


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I was a bit concerned about screwing the tap in until I saw the brass thread.


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The tap seems nice and robust.


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Close up of the filtration system.


RIMG0006 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

 

[Mike Jackson]

The filter fitted.


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I was a bit concerned about dirty finger marks on the filter as can be seen below but a wipe with a hand cleaning wipe cleaned it off.


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Typically the system was not very dirty.


RIMG0001 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

The finished installation.


RIMG0002 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr


RIMG0003 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

 

[bspareltd]

blends in nicely with the white boiler !!!!!!!! and you dont have to open filter again ,just remove magnet and flush via the drain valve.Shows you've caught sludge in 24 hours ,i wonder what it would catch in a months time ?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

blends in nicely with the white boiler !!!!!!!! and you dont have to open filter again ,just remove magnet and flush via the drain valve.Shows you've caught sludge in 24 hours ,i wonder what it would catch in a months time ?

will see the one on mine tomorrow,been in a week

 

[bspareltd]

would definitely be curious what it catches !!

 

[buckley plumb]

looks good do you get 2 copper elbows ? my only concern is the valves look similar to the dreaded magna clean ones

 

[AMGasServices]

I saw a similar thing in the gas safe magazine I think it was a salus defender. However this one looks a lot more durable. Ill be looking forward to seeing that at my local merchants.

 

[bspareltd]

you get one street elbow and the valves are not like the magna clean .These valves you get spare o rings for the valves .

looks good do you get 2 copper elbows ? my only concern is the valves look similar to the dreaded magna clean ones

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

I saw a similar thing in the gas safe magazine I think it was a salus defender. However this one looks a lot more durable. Ill be looking forward to seeing that at my local merchants.

salus products are gay ad are for diyers or the recycle bin this product is in a different league

 

[bspareltd]

The Salus does not demonstrate catching non-magnetic particles and you have to disassemble to clean the filter . Once disassembled and put back , guess what happens to the o ring in the lid!

I saw a similar thing in the gas safe magazine I think it was a salus defender. However this one looks a lot more durable. Ill be looking forward to seeing that at my local merchants.

 

[Roger Welton]

Salus has 5 year warranty though looking at there web page 😉

 

[AMGasServices]

The Salus does not demonstrate catching non-magnetic particles and you have to disassemble to clean the filter . Once disassembled and put back , guess what happens to the o ring in the lid!

You have a sprinkler indoors. I had enough of a tf1 sprinkler. I mean ill be looking forward to see your product on the shelf of my local merchant.

Would you like me to forward your details on to my local merchant ?

 

[bspareltd]

Yes you are right about their 5 year warranty , I give a 2 year warranty on the Centramag and a 10 year warranty on the magnet .
Did you know any magnet submerged in water loses its magnetism over time .I wonder what would happen if the magnet stopped functioning after the 5 years .
I fail to see on the salus filter how it catches non-magnetic particles.
Roger i am like you a PLUMBER , if there was a problem in 5 or 6 years time ,i would still help you with the situation .
I am a bit like BAXI sorting the problem when the warranty has finished.

Salus has 5 year warranty though looking at there web page 😉

 

[bspareltd]

No harm in trying to get it into your local .

You have a sprinkler indoors. I had enough of a tf1 sprinkler. I mean ill be looking forward to see your product on the shelf of my local merchant.

Would you like me to forward your details on to my local merchant ?

 

[Roger Welton]

Yes you are right about their 5 year warranty , I give a 2 year warranty on the Centramag and a 10 year warranty on the magnet .
Did you know any magnet submerged in water loses its magnetism over time .I wonder what would happen if the magnet stopped functioning after the 5 years .
I fail to see on the salus filter how it catches non-magnetic particles.
Roger i am like you a PLUMBER , if there was a problem in 5 or 6 years time ,i would still help you with the situation .
I am a bit like BAXI sorting the problem when the warranty has finished.

I know only teasing, if its anything like there other products you would need the warranty, and as you say has no non magnetic filtration element to it.

 

[bspareltd]

i am glad you agree on the non-magnetic element.

 

[Fishpond]

Yes you are right about their 5 year warranty , I give a 2 year warranty on the Centramag and a 10 year warranty on the magnet .
Did you know any magnet submerged in water loses its magnetism over time .I wonder what would happen if the magnet stopped functioning after the 5 years .
I fail to see on the salus filter how it catches non-magnetic particles.
Roger i am like you a PLUMBER , if there was a problem in 5 or 6 years time ,i would still help you with the situation .
I am a bit like BAXI sorting the problem when the warranty has finished.

I now fit the spirotech magnabooster 3 since it has the magnet on the outside of the body. It's brass and I've not had any leakage issues with them so far.

 

[bspareltd]

spirotech mb2 with 2 small magnets on the outside !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

well heres what it caught in a week done the descale today the water was filthy thick clotted black rubbish

 

[Roger Welton]

Do I see a bit of solder caught in the filter. Was the water quality improved?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Do I see a bit of solder caught in the filter. Was the water quality improved?

no thats some sludge and yes water was better

 

[Roger Welton]

Good to hear, I'm going back to one I fitted a couple of weeks with some x400, back to powerflush tomorrow, will try and remember to take some pics.

 

[bspareltd]

proof in the pudding !!!!!!!!!!

well heres what it caught in a week done the descale today the water was filthy thick clotted black rubbish

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

proof in the pudding !!!!!!!!!!

had to remove 2 rads above a brand new white carpet had to use 2 dust sheets and some dpm to avoid spills frighting working with water this bad

 

[bspareltd]

May be you can show Mark at Total Plumbing Supplies ,Centramag works.

Good to hear, I'm going back to one I fitted a couple of weeks with some x400, back to powerflush tomorrow, will try and remember to take some pics.

 

[bspareltd]

some pics would be good to see how much its caught in a few weeks

Good to hear, I'm going back to one I fitted a couple of weeks with some x400, back to powerflush tomorrow, will try and remember to take some pics.

 

[Roger Welton]

May be you can show Mark at Total Plumbing Supplies ,Centramag works.

Mark seems quite keen, though CLive the owner has held things up I believe, think they may have just bought loads of the new magnacleans as they are everywhere at the moment in store.

 

[Howsie]

How much are these then? Might give one a go here at home.

 

[bspareltd]

He mentioned that they had bought loads of Magnacleans but never mind tried THANKS ROGER.
Mark mentioned that he liked Centramag

 

[bspareltd]

GAS SAFE are selling them on a promotional offer of £56.99 , ONLY FOR ONE MONTH , go on www.gassafetyshop.co.uk , every Gas safe engineer in the uk was sent a special promotional code to buy the Centramag filter

How much are these then? Might give one a go here at home.

 

[bspareltd]

I would be curious what the Centramag catches in 6 months time, if that is what it has caught in one week

well heres what it caught in a week done the descale today the water was filthy thick clotted black rubbish

 

[SimonG]

GAS SAFE are selling them on a promotional offer of £56.99 , ONLY FOR ONE MONTH , go on www.gassafetyshop.co.uk , every Gas safe engineer in the uk was sent a special promotional code to buy the Centramag filter

So what did the oil engineers do wrong?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

So what did the oil engineers do wrong?

did they stick it on a oil line😳?~snigger# jokes aside have you approached heating world of spares?

 

[SimonG]

did they stick it on a oil line😳?~snigger# jokes aside have you approached heating world of spares?

Was in there last week. They had a big brass looking filter they where flogging. I have to phone them tomorrow so will ask.

 

[Roger Welton]

HWOS would be a good shout I'd have thought

 

[SimonG]

Now there's a business idea for an oil line version.

 

[bspareltd]

I better get in touch with OFTEC in the morning

So what did the oil engineers do wrong?

 

[bspareltd]

haven't approached Heating world of spares yet.

Was in there last week. They had a big brass looking filter they where flogging. I have to phone them tomorrow so will ask.

 

[bspareltd]

had a look at worcester filter that Adey has made , a twin tec but rounder with a worcester name on selling at £98 +vat priceeeee, you need two spanners to open filter .

 

[Roger Welton]

Returned to a centra mag I fitted a couple of weeks ago.



Powerflushed, and didn't get much more out.

 

[bspareltd]

Thanks Roger looks impressive , maybe you should show Mark and he might be persuaded

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

ripping out these 2 beauties from the 70.s to replace with a baxi duotec 40 hea the load does not need 2 boilers 1 is a stupid reserve idea anyway another trappex at the ready lets see what crap this catches in a weeks time

 

[Roger Welton]

Looks like it should be a bit of a test!

Have you found the stickers seem to peel of on the units?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Looks like it should be a bit of a test!

Have you found the stickers seem to peel of on the units?

not yet TBH

 

[villa_tom]

Why have you put it on before you change the boiler?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Why have you put it on before you change the boiler?

plumbed up as much as i could before ripping out the old system in the morning,the centramags not live yet

 

[bspareltd]

would be good if you made a video and put it on youtube when you open up centramag for the first time to see how much debris is caught

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

would be good if you made a video and put it on youtube when you open up centramag for the first time to see how much debris is caught

will do be in about a weeks time roughly

 

[bspareltd]

magnacleanse fits onto the centramag valves if you are powerflushing the new boiler swap job that you are doing .

 

[SimonG]

Went into heating world of spares this morning for some bits and there it was, sat on the counter, gleaming on top of its box.

That was quick bspareltd 🙂

Now I've had hold of the unit, it's very impressive. Defnitely going on the next oil boiler swap.

 

[TBServices]

Went into heating world of spares this morning for some bits and there it was, sat on the counter, gleaming on top of its box.

That was quick bspareltd 🙂

Now I've had hold of the unit, it's very impressive. Defnitely going on the next oil boiler swap.

Agreed. Looks top notch.

 

[bspareltd]

I am trying to get round all the independent merchants slowly but a mammoth task !!!!!!!!!!

 

[dancinplumba]

put another one in yesterday 🙂

 

[buckley plumb]

I am trying to get round all the independent merchants slowly but a mammoth task !!!!!!!!!!

is it obtainable online

 

[bspareltd]

Any support you need let me know .

Went into heating world of spares this morning for some bits and there it was, sat on the counter, gleaming on top of its box.

That was quick bspareltd 🙂

Now I've had hold of the unit, it's very impressive. Defnitely going on the next oil boiler swap.

 

[bspareltd]

This month only at www.gassafetyshop.co.uk @£56.99 .

is it obtainable online

 

[bspareltd]

would you be able to put it on youtube ?

put another one in yesterday 🙂

 

[dancinplumba]

would you be able to put it on youtube ?

way above my head at the moment 🙂

 

[bspareltd]

I meant when you service the filter next time

 

[dancinplumba]

for you i will av a do 🙂

 

[Roger Welton]

This month only at www.gassafetyshop.co.uk @£56.99 .

When I go on there its showing me £75

 

[bspareltd]

give gas safe a ring and they will honour that price .

 

[Centralheatking]

Why dont you get a one off clear trappex body made and then we can all see how good the magnet and debris filter is on a video - no one else has one as far as I know and I like dirty videos !

would be good if you made a video and put it on youtube when you open up centramag for the first time to see how much debris is caught

 

[bspareltd]

good idea ,I might just ask the factory to make a one off clear Centramag

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

going back to that one with the 2 beasties removed for a duotec tomorrow for the descale should be interesting will make a vid

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

made a video,thats me talking and the old man taking the filter out LOL[video=youtube;f1BYUQddgAw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1BYUQddgAw&feature=youtu.be[/video]