FERNOX TF1 COMPACT INSTALLATION - Plumbing Tips

[@plumberparts]

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[@danelectro68]

Watched this videothis morning and went and bought a TF1 Compact, thanks for the review, it was really helpful, and I'm over the moon with the product. whilst the system was drained I added some cleaner. I've done a few little test flushes from the unit, and it's amazing how much crap it's collecting!!! Just got to hope the cleaner doesn't clean my pipes away!!!!!

[@plumberparts]

No worries!

[@stevesprojects5435]

I've just fitted a TF1 to my own system today and I was surprised that nowhere in the instructions does it tell you to cut 195mm from the pipe work. Is easy enough to calculate but why wouldn't it just tell you???

[@revilorellim]

Hi, Can I add a side spur to the boiler return if I don't have space to fit the TF-1? So I mean cutting into the return pipe to add two elbows to run pipe off to the side giving space for the TF-1 to be used ( I guess my question is, is adding angles and extra pipe to the boil return pipe ok?)

[@kyehouse18]

GREAT VIDEO. Do you ever unscrew it at the top aswell and take out the bit that supports the magnet that gets filthy?? Or isolating and draining it through the bottom like you did . Is it the same principal?

[@dbasrus]

Very helpful video, thanks. Can you tell me if there is any advantage of the standard TF1 over the Compact TF1, given sufficient space?

[@wolverin007qwet]

Thanks for the video! Lots of info. I was wondering what you like of the BoileMag solution? Have you installed it for any of your clients? If you have do you any feed back? Thanks Bruce

[@16vastraturbo]

So its best to fit one on the return to the boilef correct? But on this system you fitted it on the flow after the boiler?

[@seanjane]

Hi, Thanks for your videos. they are really helpfull! You added Fernox F1 Express Cleaner through the Fernox TF1. Can you add Fernox F5 Express Cleaner & Sludge Remover the same way? or would you not recommend this?

[@fionawheatley5953]

Hi great vid, this may sound like a daft question, are there any restrictions on how close to the combi boiler the TF1 can be fitted regarding heat, many thanks in advance regards Fiona

[@dbasrus]

Another thing, do you recommend Fernox limescale preventer and can this product be used in sealed systems?

[@jo-lboott5349]

Hi mate, the TF1 Compact and Total Filter, do they require the same gap of 195mm? do you know? Also not sure if the only difference is the size...? Do you know? I only got 5 radiators in my house and the system is combi not vented.

[@bigmeltie1]

Confusion here - the filter as shown in the line from radiator out - feeding into the bottom buffer tank connection - the flow in my TF1 filter is marked as feeding out and away from the buffer tank. I'd expected it to be the opposite - i.e. in the same direction as the outflow from the radiator to the cold buffer tank entry.

[@ieuanevans7736]

Can the inlet/outlet pipe be turned through 180deg, as my CH return pipe is above the boiler with the flow downwards.

[@weerares]

Hi, I have a Viessmann heat pump unit and also a puffer of 500 Liters for storing the heating agent for the house.Now, the puffer corrodes in the interior and lots of fine metal parts are getting into the under floor heating system, into the pumps and into the heat pump system as well. I would like to add some anticorrosion liquid in the water found in puffer and also fit a filter like this on the return from the puffer towards the heat pump.Now, the problem is that I have 32mm pipes and all the filters that I could find, are sized max. 28mm. Will this affect the water flow? Won't this reduction of 4mm be a "stress" on the pumps or on the entire system?Last but not least, should I fit the same filter on the heat pumps second system, the one that runs into the ground of my garden, collecting the heat from the ground? I have the same 32mm pipe there as well and the same "stress" questions arises... Thank you!

[@PlanetCypher_]

Hi, I am thinking of fitting one of these, my system has a pump on the return just before the boiler, is it on to fit this on the return just befor the pump ?

[@plumberparts]

Yeah should be fine mate! Good luck, PP!

[@euroovca25]

what i was looking for

[@stephenshepherd8513]

Hi there, love all your vids. I have ordered a F1 Compact. I'm tempted to also install a parallel run of pipe with a valve (off of two Tees) so that the whole filter assembly can be isolated. Or is that belt & braces??

[@plumberparts]

It has valves anyway so kinda unnecessary

[@BellaLaVita]

Hello , thanks . looking the video I understood how to open the drain valve. the manual is useless as it doesn't explaing in details how to do such simple step.

[@plumberparts]

+esalvotti No worries mate! Sub here please>> kzbin.info

[@-onion-.]

Hello PP, Do i have to drain the central heating system, while installing magna clean and refill it after I finished. cheers

[@jonel1603]

Being a plumber for 30 years I find it difficult that you don't state anything about Ptfi on your compression fittings because it will surely leak without packing !!!

[@staceyismine]

Am I right in saying when the combi first starts up the outlet pipe would be roasting to touch and the other with the blue hose attached to it is the return and the one with the hose is the one in witch I should fit it to??? Sorry if a dum question but better to be sure

[@plumberparts]

+george stronach Which boiler are you on about? There's loads of different combis!

[@jaydabros]

Hi mate.. Nice review and helpful. Just what I have noticed on your video is a pump having power supply at the bottom.... not really good location in case of leaking .... water gets into is and... may cause real danger and kill somebody... Just my 5 cents.

[@plumberparts]

jay D Hi J, thanks for your comments mate, it's really common for them to be that way up. All pump manufacturers have got this covered with watertight seals on all components. Again, thanks for your comments!

[@eemm96]

Is it true you went to cambridge regional college?

[@MrFasttrowel]

Will i work on a vented system? as the hot water taps are really corroded an think the hot water tank mite have crap in it would it be best to drain down the heating an flush? then fit TF1?

[@plumberparts]

Yes to all (but only on the heating side) a water softener for the hot water side. Good luck, PP!

[@justjacqueline2004]

Give us a list of competent plumbers throughout the country -please!

[@Danielcaie92]

The TF1 is like the child of Magnaclean and the Magnabooster :O

[@jainapatel1706]

We hired someone to replace this filter because our old one was leaking. However, every since the plumber did this, I've noticed that the radiators are warm after I've used the hot water (despite being turned off at the boiler), the tap water does not heat up as fast as it used to, radiators don't heat up properly. And now one radiator is leaking. What could he have done wrong that would cause these issues?

[@TONE11111]

3 port valve faulty?

[@16vastraturbo]

Just fitted one of these and it catches air alot , ive been bleeding it once a day for about 3secs is that ok?

[@16vastraturbo]

***** the filter is after the boiler but before the pump on my system as thats the only place i could fit it so i dont think its the pump, il add some more fernox f1 to the system as i only added one bottle and it is a big system.

[@1954BJohn]

what's with the subtitles James?

[@antjone]

"Hold tight"? :-) Good video, thanks.

[@plumberparts]

No worries dude. I hope you subbed!!! PP!

[@garylawton7254]

@@plumberparts is it better to take the lid off and clean the magnet housing thoroughly or just flush it through like you have mate?

[@staceyismine]

how do I astablish what is the return on my combi boiler?

[@plumberparts]

Feel which pipe gets hottest when it starts up, or look for the pump direction arrow

[@staceyismine]

Thanks 👍

[@camper234]

And it's the other one ​@@staceyismine

[@mick.Walker]

nice one

[@CurvedSlightly]

This reminds me of the Wayne's World, 'I will not bow to any sponsors' sketch! "Let's have a look at the FERNOX TF! Compact benefits, I'll just read from the product literature! Bostin' stuff dude, suppose you got to make a living.

[@TheOnlyMrMeek]

should demand money lol

[@designer-garb572]

Unfortunately, a year after being fitted by a professional plumber it has leaked like a bitch and ruined my carpet and kitchen ceiling, more trouble than it was worth.

[@TheOnlyMrMeek]

How much did you get paid of fernox then? magnaclean us much better imo