Radiator Gaskets Rusting on New Column Radiator

[Catherine1]

0.5 litres of inhibitor... someone was counting the pennies

I think the manufacterer is using that as a get out clause too, it's just not been put together very well & they need to replace

I've not been in touch with the manufacturer since my original email to them as I'm trying to research my rights an options before taking action. They don't know about the lack of inhibitor at this stage that is just their presumption. They are right though! 😕

 

[Last Plumber]

HERE is some legislation.

 

[REDSAW]

the chinease manufacture stamp in the pic would of put me off in the first place from buying them!

 

[woodsy]

Poor quality product in my opinion and the amount of inhibitor shouldn't be critical to that degree as inhibitor will degrade over time and you'll be constantly trying to top it up. As said , I've come across problems with systems with too much inhibitor causing boiler divertors etc to fail.

 

[king of pipes]

No bud all will be ok 2 litres of inhibitor is fine , you really have no choice no one will touch the existing ones get them swapped pay what you need to then take legal advice if you feel unfairly treated but honestly i think you will struggle cause yourself more grief your choice though . regards kop

 

[Catherine1]

I did an anonymous call to the supplier today to make a few enquiries. They said the gaskets are silicone (The Carron ones are also silicone or graphite depending n the model). They also said the recommend Fernox Power Flush and Fernox inhibitor in the system and the water must be PH neutral as they will not withstand anything acidic.

I need some pipework altering in the kitchen soon so will probably send the rads back and get it all redone at the same time.

 

[Chalked]

Inhibitors make the water alkaline. So they can't get out of that one.