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Full System Flush Versus Full Power Flush

  • 01-02-2013 09:47AM
    #1
    Donalh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭


    Need advice please. 3 bed semi, 8 radiators, some rads have cools spots and slow to heat. I cannot afford a Full Power Flush but there is an offer online at the moment for a Full System Flush which flushes the mains through the system - is this worth trying, is it likely to improve my system. The guy says it will take 45 mins and I know some of you guys have posted your thoughts on these deals in relation to servicing but just want to hear your thought re the system flush. How does it compare with say a Full Power Flush (checmicals). thanks very much


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  • #2
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    Pointless , you might as well flush your water down the toilet , in 45 mins they are probably just draining the system then refilling it , and if they do (which I doubt ) add inhibitor after doing this can lead to its own issues on a still dirty system , either get a full power flush or don't


  • #3
    TPM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭TPM


    Donalh wrote: »
    Need advice please. 3 bed semi, 8 radiators, some rads have cools spots and slow to heat. I cannot afford a Full Power Flush but there is an offer online at the moment for a Full System Flush which flushes the mains through the system - is this worth trying, is it likely to improve my system. The guy says it will take 45 mins and I know some of you guys have posted your thoughts on these deals in relation to servicing but just want to hear your thought re the system flush. How does it compare with say a Full Power Flush (checmicals). thanks very much

    They dont compare at all.
    The power flush is a "power" flush of the system, it pumps high volumes of water through the system to loosen and carry out sludge and debris, mains water does not have anything near the volume or flow rate to make any considerable improvement to your system.

    It would be the equivalent to trying to flush your toiler with a cup:p


  • #4
    mloc123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    You cab rent flushing machines from hss hire, I priced it before... 60e/day and the second day is half price. You could do it yourself for 100e or so I would guess?


  • #5
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    mloc123 wrote: »
    You cab rent flushing machines from hss hire, I priced it before... 60e/day and the second day is half price. You could do it yourself for 100e or so I would guess?

    What about the price of the chemicals and inhibitor , and the know how


  • #6
    Donalh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭Donalh


    Sulzz, TPM, Mloc - appreciate the advice here guys, this is really helpful. I guess I got drawn in by the deal but based on your advice I think I'll be cancelling plans for this. Anyone able to offer a good price on a Power Flush in North Dublin let me know (not sure if im aloud to ask that question here, apologies if its against boards rules)


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  • #7
    Merch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,323 ✭✭✭Merch


    In my opinion, it is better to not have something done than something done wrong.


  • #8
    TPM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭TPM


    Donalh wrote: »
    Sulzz, TPM, Mloc - appreciate the advice here guys, this is really helpful.

    Your welcome thats what boards is all about
    Donalh wrote: »
    I guess I got drawn in by the deal but based on your advice I think I'll be cancelling plans for this.

    The right decision IMO
    Donalh wrote: »
    Anyone able to offer a good price on a Power Flush in North Dublin let me know

    There are a few lads oh here that cover north dublin I am sure they will be along shortly


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