plumbfix magnetic filters

[lame plumber]

Anyone tried one yet £52.50 plus vat fm plumbfix, cant be worse than some outthere, 5 yr warranty

 

[deacongas]

I got the email from em yesterday and thought this was a bargain.....but.......will be a while before seeing any feedback.

 

[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.

 

[lame plumber]

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.

they are producing them at a price, but charging them out for a LOT MORE!

 

[bspareltd]

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.

• 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

 

[Roger Welton]

Trappex all the way here as well (though I am fitting a TF1 tomorrow as no 28mm trappex available yet 😉 )

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

sticking with trappex,i know if i have a issue i only need to send a pm

 

[bspareltd]

For all the forum members if there was a issue after the 2 year warranty ,i would always replace the part at fault ,THIS ONLY APPLIES TO FORUM MEMBERS !

 

[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🙂

 

[bspareltd]

i think ferroli and salus go together !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[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.

 

[lame plumber]

i think ferroli and salus go together !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do like the look of the new ferrolli as well 🙂

 

[bspareltd]

ferroli is a swear word ,please wash your mouth out !

 

[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.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

I do like the look of the new ferrolli as well 🙂

get your eyes tested

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

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.

buy a axe

 

[julesverne]

buy a axe

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.

 

[lame plumber]

buy a axe

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, 🙂🙂🙂

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

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, 🙂🙂🙂

what you have just discovered screwdrivers?and ferrolis?? gosh you must be at the height of technological advancement down there in devon

 

[TBServices]

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.

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.