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30/09/2020

WINTER PLUMBING HEALTH CHECK

Winter can be a trying period for any household, but the season can be even more difficult to manage if a homeowner fails to suitably prepare for the conditions often associated with this time of year.
One common mistake most homeowners make (in anticipation of winter) is failing to health check their plumbing. Failure to perform a simple health check actually increases the likelihood of plumbing breaking down during winter, due to its inability to cope with the sudden drop in temperature.
Here is a list of things you can check yourself at home which should help to keep things running over winter –

1- Checking for leaks or cracks in all water pipes. It’s important to check for leaks and potential blockages, because these can freeze in winter and lead to burst pipes due to expanding ice. The ensuing flood can be a very costly problem, especially if you’re not home when it happens.

2 - Have your boiler serviced. It’s recommended that all gas appliances are serviced at least once a year. Your radiators should be also be bled to improve the flow of hot water and release trapped air. Ensure your boiler is serviced by a gas safe certified expert and ensure you get optimal heating throughout winter.

3 - Checking windows and doors. Heating during winter is most effective if your home is properly insulated. Take a look at your seals to ensure cold and moisture is being kept out and heat being kept in.

4 - Clean your gutters. Neglecting to clean the gutters in summer might not be so bad, but to do so in Winter can spell problems. Winter rains can lead to debris blocking your gutters and this non-moving water can begin to seep into your building. Make sure all is well with your gutters and that you don’t have to worry about your roof flooding during winter rains.

5 - Check water pipes in unheated areas are insulated. You can add extra insulation to the pipes located in unheated parts of your property e.g. water lines running through crawl spaces, the garage, attic and so on. You can wrap up such pipes with heat tape, foam sleeves or even newspaper to prevent them from freezing.
You can avoid having to deal with an ill-timed plumbing malfunction in the middle of winter, which can lead to discomfort for you and everyone in your home, by doing this simple plumbing health check on your home.

03/08/2020

04/10/2019

WINTER PLUMBING HEALTH CHECK

Winter can be a trying period for any household, but the season can be even more difficult to manage if a homeowner fails to suitably prepare for the conditions often associated with this time of year.
One common mistake most homeowners make (in anticipation of winter) is failing to health check their plumbing. Failure to perform a simple health check actually increases the likelihood of plumbing breaking down during winter, due to its inability to cope with the sudden drop in temperature.
Here is a list of things you can check yourself at home which should help to keep things running over winter –
1 Checking for leaks or cracks in all water pipes. It’s important to check for leaks and potential blockages, because these can freeze in winter and lead to burst pipes due to expanding ice. The ensuing flood can be a very costly problem, especially if you’re not home when it happens.
2 Have your boiler serviced. It’s recommended that all gas appliances are serviced at least once a year. Your radiators should be also be bled to improve the flow of hot water and release trapped air. Ensure your boiler is serviced by a gas safe certified expert and ensure you get optimal heating throughout winter.
3 Checking windows and doors. Heating during winter is most effective if your home is properly insulated. Take a look at your seals to ensure cold and moisture is being kept out and heat being kept in.
4 Clean your gutters. Neglecting to clean the gutters in summer might not be so bad, but to do so in Winter can spell problems. Winter rains can lead to debris blocking your gutters and this non-moving water can begin to seep into your building. Make sure all is well with your gutters and that you don’t have to worry about your roof flooding during winter rains.
5 Check water pipes in unheated areas are insulated. You can add extra insulation to the pipes located in unheated parts of your property e.g. water lines running through crawl spaces, the garage, attic and so on. You can wrap up such pipes with heat tape, foam sleeves or even newspaper to prevent them from freezing.
You can avoid having to deal with an ill-timed plumbing malfunction in the middle of winter, which can lead to discomfort for you and everyone in your home, by doing this simple plumbing health check on your home.

09/06/2019

Adey mangnaclean professional 2 on offer £80.00 RRP £95.00+

Why Do I Need a Magnetic Filter?
Magnetic filters, or boiler filters, are fitted to your boiler’s pipework, extracting any debris from the water flowing through the pipes so that there isn’t a build-up which can restrict the flow of water.

Fitting a magnetic filter to your boiler could bring many benefits to your home:

More efficient heating system
Lower energy bills
Reduced carbon footprint
Greatly reduced risk of needing expensive repairs
Longer boiler lifetime
Increased length of boiler warranty
What Causes Sludge to Build Up?
As water passes through the metal pipes of your boiler, rust can form. Combine this rust with other dirt and debris, it eventually builds into a mud-like substance, otherwise known as ‘sludge’. If this sludge isn’t removed it can have a real impact on the day-to-day use of your heating system:

Excessive noise from the boiler and/or radiators
Radiators struggling to heat up
Cloudy water from the taps
Boiler regularly shutting down.
In the long term your boiler won’t be running as efficiently which can cause energy bills to rise and, in the worst case scenario, the boiler may need to be replaced.

Best Boiler Magnetic Filters
When it comes to finding a magnetic filter for your boiler, there are lots of models to choose from so it can be tough to know where to start looking. To help you find the right boiler filter, we’ve compared some of the most popular models on the market.

Magnetic Filter Fernox TF1 Trappex Centramag Adey Pro2 Magnaclean Sentinel Eliminator Vortex
Size 22mm or 28mm 22mm 22mm 22mm
Potential Cost £75 – £170 £50 – £80 £80 – £120 £80 – £150
Warranty 2 years 2 years (10 years magnet warranty) 10 years 10 years
Fernox TF1

Removes magnetic and non-magnetic contaminants from the water
Contains contaminants safely within the filter
Fits onto vertical and horizontal pipework
Doesn’t restrict the flow of water
Easy to clean
Trappex Centramag

Can be fitted onto vertical and horizontal pipework
Includes 5 non-magnetic dirt separators
Can be serviced quickly without the need to disassemble
Has a maximum working temperature of 130°C
Adey Pro2 Magnaclean

Ideal for larger heating systems
Fitted with rapid fit connectors which allows for faster servicing
360° rotational valves mean it can be installed on horizontal or vertical pipework
An ‘ultra-thin’ sheath allows for greater magnetic capture
Sentinel Eliminator Vortex

360° T-piece for easy installation
Can be flushed or wiped for simple cleaning
Fitted with a Vortex Core enhances debris retention and also ensures that the filter won’t block
If you’re planning to have a new boiler installed in the near future, then it’s worth noting that some boiler manufacturers have their own magnetic filters. If you choose to add to your new boiler with one of their magnetic filters then the warranty period of the boiler could be extended.

Worcester Bosch System Filter
Alpha Cyclone Plus
Vaillant Boiler Protection Kit
Can I Add a Magnetic Filter to my Existing Heating System?
Magnetic filters are most commonly added to a boiler during installation, they’re not essential but the installer may recommend having one.

If you’d like to add a magnetic filter to your heating system but aren’t looking to replace your boiler then you can still have one fitted to your existing system. However, depending on where your boiler is installed, it might not be practical. We highly recommend getting a quote from a Gas Safe engineer who will be able to let you know if the work is possible.

29/05/2019

Great offers on leading European brands ...
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28/01/2019

Laufen alessi range closed coupled toilet.

17/11/2018

We are proud to sponsor Ibbys kick boxing comp who is fighting 3rd leg of the lordwood combat tri-series tommorrow In Solihull good luck champ go out there and smash it 🥊 bring back the championship belt

15/11/2018

Another warrior from Bolton.
A relative of Amir Khan the boxer & Sajid Mahmood the cricketer.
Hopefully he achieves similar success.
Good luck on your tournament fight this Sunday.