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plumbfix magnetic filters
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deacongas
I got the email from em yesterday and thought this was a bargain.....but.......will be a while before seeing any feedback.
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Mike Jackson
I think I'll stick to the king of filters, Trappex, for the moment. If it was possible to produce a decent magnetic filter at that price I'm sure some of the other big boys would be doing it.
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lame plumber
they are producing them at a price, but charging them out for a LOT MORE!
A SALUS filter in disguise !
ask yourself this
(1) can you service this filter without disassembly NO
(2) does this have a flow management system NO
(3) does this capture non magnetic debris NO
(4) magnet in direct contact with hot water ,possible magnetic failure
(5) does the isolating valve detach from the body incase of ISOLATING VALVE failure thus having to buy the whole body similar to the fernox tf1 NO
(6) O ring failure in the lid section similar to magnaclean YES
(7) are they made in the UK Yes (Moderated by Dan after the brand contacted us to show it in fact does say on their website that it is).
(8) does this filter have a dosing point for inhibitor NO
Added by Dan 15th Aug.
ask yourself this
(1) can you service this filter without disassembly NO
(2) does this have a flow management system NO
(3) does this capture non magnetic debris NO
(4) magnet in direct contact with hot water ,possible magnetic failure
(5) does the isolating valve detach from the body incase of ISOLATING VALVE failure thus having to buy the whole body similar to the fernox tf1 NO
(6) O ring failure in the lid section similar to magnaclean YES
(7) are they made in the UK Yes (Moderated by Dan after the brand contacted us to show it in fact does say on their website that it is).
(8) does this filter have a dosing point for inhibitor NO
Added by Dan 15th Aug.
- Why wouldn't you want to see whats happening inside? Using a 'blow down' process to clear the filter only dilutes the inhibitor concentration
- From our experimentation when developing the product, flow management results in blockage. Free flow around a powerful multi element magnet works better for us
- The unit contains a non-magnetic dirt trap
- Our magnets are nickel plated then sealed in a stainless steel sleeve so are fully protected against exposure to water
- The isolating valve is bonded to help us achieve a 10bar at 82C pressure rating, independently tested by WRAS who advised a safety margin of 3 x the pressure it would likely see
- Our lid is 2 part so the 'O' ring is clamped and not twisted as was implied. Again its pressure rated to 10bar at 82C
- You have dealt with 7 – thank you
- With the lid off the filter IS a dosing point for liquid chemicals. The bottom valve allows the unit to be fully emptied before adding these chemicals
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Trappex all the way here as well (though I am fitting a TF1 tomorrow as no 28mm trappex available yet 😉 )
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Billy Bob Bob
sticking with trappex,i know if i have a issue i only need to send a pm
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lame plumber
cant comment on trapex as not used one, got an answer on the plumbfix one, good warranty on it though, bit like ferrollis🙂
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julesverne
bought one today when in plumbfix but def pulling bloody awful no nonsense sticker off thought id try it for a 5 year guarantee. i'm sure centramags are fine but no where near me selling that i know and not at that price.
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lame plumber
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julesverne
LMAO i've fitted a quite a lot of the ferroli modena he's 4 moving parts stainless steel heat exchanger theres a lot to like about the boiler 5 year part and labour warranty.
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Billy Bob Bob
get your eyes tested
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Billy Bob Bob
buy a axe
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julesverne
no can do my good man.
yep previous ferroli's are awful but then all manufacturers have had bad boilers .look at the isar but plenty installers on here now installing the logic.
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lame plumber
no need, over on this side of the channel we've learnt to use a new tool, the s-c-r-e-w-d-r-i-v-e-r, it makes servicing a lot easier nowadays, Im sure we can send one to Wales for u to try, I'm sure they started to use them when Rovers were being built, 🙂🙂🙂
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Billy Bob Bob
what you have just discovered screwdrivers?and ferrolis?? gosh you must be at the height of technological advancement down there in devon
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TBServices
Just had a quick gander on their website, looks pretty good to me actually, intergas style thinking.
If it wasn't for diverter valves though most of us would be out of work.
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lame plumber
too true, we even have intergas boilers now, havent seen a rover for ages, except in the Haines motoring museum 🙂🙂🙂
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royston
Speaking of ferroli's , ive ripped one of them tats out today !
I quite like the old modenas, the main hex is a fair old lump of copper down the scrappie 🙂
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lame plumber
I like the fact all these new boiler have long warrantees, as long as we service them annually🙂🙂🙂🙂
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Dizzy
Question where do you get all your info from? because reading the above I can assure you the Plumbfix is made in the UK!
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