How To Power Flush Better - Top Tips On Powerflushing Central Heating Systems.

[@AllenHart999]

www.powderflush.co.uk

[@marksenior1179]

Really clearly explained, probably the most over looked or ignored area of the heating system, brand new appliances are often fitted on filthy systems, generally to save on cost but cause a whole lot of headaches. Cement mixing trays are a useful waterproof bunded area to site water bearing machines.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@zerotohero5286]

Her good video Alan. Thanks. I watched lots of your content before recently passing my acs and becoming gas safe. I'm a new engineering having retrained. Thanks for helping us guys who are less experienced :-)

[@AllenHart999]

Happy to of been able to help. Good luck for the future. Will you be going to installer show this year? Thanks.

[@aghasahib4703]

This is the most amazing and interesting video I have ever seen on central heating flush because the presenter catch my attention and delivered too many information in short time. Thanks alot Alan for introducing this gem steven to all of us. God bless.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@mikebutcher6027]

Great vid and with total clarity to the subject with good presentation. Good job.

[@JohnRegan]

When I'm doing a Power Flush the first tool I take out of my van is my Parkside (Lidl) wet n dry vac. It's almost the most important component in my Power Flush arsenal. It has saved my bacon on numerous occasions.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@cynt1111]

Had a George hoover for 20 yrs. essential when doing flats.

[@bugattibugatty9204]

SM/Dual fuel engineer here...looking to make the transition to a heating engineer in the next year or two, so just learning the basics and getting some out in the field experience. Great video guys 😊👍🏻

[@AllenHart999]

Good luck, If you need any help just ask.

[@AllenHart999]

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[@bugattibugatty9204]

@@AllenHart999 DONE!! 😊🤝🏻☺️ Love all your videos, keep up the great content for novices like myself 😁

[@douglaughton7626]

I have done plenty of power flushing and can agree wholeheartedly with everything he says. Particularly the head torch.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You.

[@stevegifford9989]

Thanks Allen

[@NA78666]

Fantastic video Steven for your rigorous explanation of power flushing central heating systems.

[@AllenHart999]

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[@raykhan6416]

Thanks so much for your advice very useful tips

[@naeemtahir2012]

Good job

[@Carl-re6zb]

Appreciate the time taken to post.

[@bahiaharjinder]

Hey allen thanks for the video really appreciated i prefer using this method with the camlock and cutting 2 tees in underneath the boiler if possible and isolate boiler flow and return isolation valves so no debris goes into new boiler or preferably flush before new boiler goes in, some great tips mentioned here 👍

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Harry. Which machine do you use? Thanks.

[@bahiaharjinder]

@@AllenHart999 a very old kamco doesnt have a heating element tho does the job i dont do much installing these days mainly service + repair +plumbing repairs thanks allen 👍

[@rickywilson8492]

Love your videos mate, really helpful! Thanks a lot

[@rusmatkhan6456]

Excellent advice Thanks

[@AdamArrington-h1d]

I super enjoyed the pertinent information information giving. Ill be flushing a system in a few weeks and will utilize some thing I have learned here.

[@alexpurcell2012]

Good video 👍

[@mohvalery]

No aday after cleaning with machine and chemicals, i use a kit that connects to mains water and allows me to reverse the flow just like power flush machines do, but a lot more powerful and sorts out harder blockages. Sometimes i don't even use the machine as the system is already topped up with chemicals, it then takes me 3 hours to complete 12-15 rads system. Magflush solutions based in London.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@kroneditor9266]

Excellent video! Thanks both of you!

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@cazdaz3863]

I just had a British Gas engineer replace the heat exchanger in my boiler. The engineer recommended a power flush because he said the water was very dirty and it became like this because someone left the filling loops on the boiler open. This problem was affecting my hot water as it only remained hot for the first 7-9 seconds after which it became freezing cold. How can I maintain my boiler to stop this from happening ever again?

[@leejones3377]

Thanks for the Info, regarding the radiator valves, since every radiator has them thus creating restriction to flow and potential blockages what difference does it make connecting direct to the valves?

[@themorgans1328]

Another brilliant video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@dannydobson2675]

Cheers Allen 👍

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@mikebarrett2621]

Very informative video. If everyone followed thes tips, combis would soon gain a much better reputation!

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Mike. Flushing is definitely the answer to a lot of issues.

[@alfiewinsborrow4153]

Awesome video! Tips really taken on board!

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You.

[@javidmohammed9498]

Good tips appreciate it.

[@AllenHart999]

Thanks.

[@alanvt1]

Flushing a sealed system, can the system be pumped in reverse through the boiler pump?

[@peterbayliss2077]

Pete please please make sure you have nothing bye passing best way is to turn off all rads , you should have no flow from your return, also don't forget to flush the plate heat exchanger or coil.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@surinderpaulkansal6977]

how to clean Potterton pro max combi boiler main heat exchanger without dismantling it ?

[@jimjam1934]

Really great video and tips, thanks for posting

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Jim. Thank you very much for the comment.

[@davidp8335]

Thanks for the video.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

I wish this guy could do my system. Plumber said my system is completely blocked and can't do anything about it. If anyone can do it this guy can. I'm in Swindon. Message me please.

[@ha4641]

Another great vid. Thanks

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@jimmyESSEXUK]

All i’ve got to say is…. (Amazing video)

[@billystewart2227]

Great idea to keep flush machines outside, keep off the nice new mono lock. I’ve got an old 50 gallon rubber storage tank ( remember them )that I put the flush machine in this act’s as a great safe should any mishaps or Spillage happen. Putting it in the costumers bath or shower even with a dust sheet I don’t think you would get time to switch it on before you were shown the door.

[@AllenHart999]

My machine also has a tub. Thanks.

[@mrhignettshorses]

How do you rate Magna flush?

[@lemonkeyconvertible848]

Very helpful video as always 👌

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Muhammad. Thank You.

[@pierceferris]

Thank you!

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@Fran-fv6pf]

Good advice, keeping up the standards 👍

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@jamesbrowne803]

Kemco all the way good video I've experienced all

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@ukgardener973]

By the way. Great tips. 👍

[@AllenHart999]

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[@mavuk100]

If flushing radiators why can’t you shut both trv and lock shield then remove both top fittings (air bleed and blanking) and flush from there?

[@tommyblackman7119]

Great advice 👍

[@AllenHart999]

Thanks.

[@nickmac8078]

Any good flush machine should be capable of 0.75>1bar operating the pressure switch, allowing the boiler to heat. The challenge is if using chems not compatible with alloy and should not be flushed through the boiler. Either heat the system before looping out the boiler or invest in a secondary heat device. Norstorm are a great unit.

[@AllenHart999]

Thanks.

[@billyoneputt1839]

A colleague use to have a kid’s inflatable paddling pool he use to sit his machine in, just in case of spillages.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@surinderpaulkansal6977]

why central heating pipe gets hotter than hot water pipe even when heating is off

[@veronicahart450]

Good video

[@stewartwatson9217]

Why does your jumper say powder flush

[@tmautos-surrey-sussex]

Thankyou very much brilliant video- especially about remove the inline filter under the combo boiler I did this and clean to increase flow when showering - Also could I just remove one radiator and connect a mains water hose to one side and hose connection to other side of rad and turn tap on to remove magnetite and rust from system - as i haven’t got a flushing machine just a diy guy? Cheers Steven

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@philiponiama7867]

Top quality stuff that.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@perfectoman]

Just to support you and your channel

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you very much.

[@mikeystyz]

Great love it

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you.

[@aliatas6647]

Thanks

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@ka5269]

Does the boiler have to be working to do a power flush? Can you do it after a new boiler install?

[@AllenHart999]

Thanks for the question. No it doesnt have to work but its better if it does. Thanks.

[@abdulalanzi9687]

Hi alan I have new Boilar installed and they didn’t do hot or cold flush for the system when I asked them they said it’s no need for it the magnet cleanr will do the job

[@AllenHart999]

All systems need flushing to BS7593 Thanks.

[@abdulalanzi9687]

@@AllenHart999 many thanks 👌

[@ShadowRealmBrosikles]

It will be very helpful if you download a video how to power flush unvented sealed system thanks

[@AllenHart999]

I have done loads of videos on powerflushing. Thanks.

[@abdulalanzi9687]

Any advice please

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@iankelly9506]

Great vid Couple of questions...... I use x800 but I noticed you don’t have a bottle of that on your shelf. Any reason why? What about agitation with the appropriate tool fitted to the drill? Where can I get longer high pressure hoses from?

[@AllenHart999]

They were just the chemicals we had, we just tried to have all the different brands on there, didn’t want to promote one brand, I like x800 and also the new F8 is very good, we used to use deposit remover many years ago, The drill agitation tool is very good although I used to use a runner mallet,

[@rayc1503]

Does the location of placement vary on vented un-vented or sealed systems? I really don't understand why some installers get hyped with the amount of magnatite that collects in magnacleanse filters. There really shouldn't be that much rust in system. Secondly some engineers changing plate to plates on an already dirty system leaving at it that. The new plate will most probably incur the same blockage. At least suggest a system cleanse. If you have rads over 2 or 3 floors how is it that you keep them half full? Does gravity not bring the water to the lowest point? Meaning the lowest Rads are always full. The most important thing I find is to write up a contract and get the customer to sign it. Old systems tend to bring up pinholes in Rads. You get the odd complacent customer. Believe me you don't want that biting you in b**t Great information there guys. I picked up a good few pointers here. 😉

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Ray. Thank you so much for the feedback. Changing plates are almost pointless on really dirty systems as you say they will block up again. if you fully drain the rads and then refill you will trap air in the top of the rads and this will help you clean it better. Remember you need to open the air points when you drain it though. Trade help do terms and conditions for free on there app kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOpomRnqsedptU Thanks.

[@rayc1503]

@@AllenHart999 Thank you so much Allen. The information you give is invaluable 👍

[@AllenHart999]

@@rayc1503 No problem and thank you for watching.

[@oldlaze]

Hi Allen always use the Magna-cleanse magnets with the agitator on the rads, how do you think this compares to the flushing machines ?? Great videos by the way !!

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@joedefloat7802]

Allen,Ball park figure what the cost of a power flush for a three bed semi D.

[@AllenHart999]

Really depends on what's needed. Not cheap to do a good job though. Thanks.

[@joedefloat7802]

@@AllenHart999 So what would be needed Allen? that was like a builders quote the big suck in of air and then well that will depend. IT was just a ball park figure i asked for .

[@galaxydave69]

What brand of chemicals does this chap use

[@AllenHart999]

We are not trying to promote any brand. Personally i use Fernox , Sentinal or Adey. Thanks.

[@staceyismine]

Great videos alan but what is a good power flush system to rent for me to power flush my 3 properties my self (diy)

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@lubetube12341]

I am having my system power flushed next week it is well and truly clogged up. They will do it in a day. This means they will not be putting any chemicals in my system until that day. what can I do myself (I have no knowledge of heating systems), to help a more successful job of what they are going to do. I f you suggest me putting one kind of chemical in the system where and how would I do that.

[@stephenk0nig252]

When I had a PF a hand drill fitted with an attachment set on 'hammer' was used to vibrate radiators and agitate them. The idea was to disturb any sediment / rust etc.

[@AllenHart999]

Mine snapped in the drill 😂

[@paulupl]

What’s your take on vibrating the radiator using a hammer action drill?

[@AllenHart999]

Depends on the system and how bad it is. They do work though. Thanks.

[@davidcordery2861]

Hi There, Good video. However, tried to submit a request for a quotation at the Power Flush association website and was unable to as the site isn't working.

[@kennethhogan9115]

I have a powerflush machine that I rarely use, I wonder is there much of a risk of causing damage or a leak to a system with by using it?

[@AllenHart999]

They very rarely leak. Thanks.

[@Honest_Reviewer.]

Great video as always. What are your thoughts on stainless steel radiators to prevent rust?

[@kevind7150]

You could still get a corrosion build up, from other components. Like your pump, heat exchanger, even copper. Flux & chloride, within the system. Makes the water acidic.

[@AllenHart999]

Stainless Steel rads would end up been too expensive, Also you would need to use lower temperatures. Thanks.

[@leestaps]

How many disasters have you had? I.e fitting blow off due to power flushing underfloor or similar? So systems that are 90% installed in plastic are less likely to have rust, Thanks

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@harunyahyadotorg]

You still have Radiators that are metal that is where most of the rust comes from, not copper pipes.

[@dennishumphries9406]

Hi Alan, can you power flush a system that’s all 12mm plastic micro pipe, and how often should I clean the magnetic filter. Thanks.

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Dennis Thank you for the question. Micro pipe can be powerflushed but not always easy. once the system is clean then i would clean the filter each year on a service. Thanks.

[@dennishumphries9406]

@@AllenHart999 thanks for that Alan, and your quick reply.

[@AllenHart999]

@@dennishumphries9406 No problem.

[@ka5269]

Had a 'powerflush' done, but I don't think an effective job was done. Still have cold/luke warm spots on some radiators. The engineers method of agitating sludge was to bang the radiator a few times with the palm of his hand.

[@chrisb4009]

Power flush engineer 😂😂😂 is there anything we can’t stick engineer on the end of 😂😂😂

[@AllenHart999]

😂🙃🙃🙃🙃😂

[@rezuk1208]

🤩🤩🤩

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@arronblythe8086]

👍👍👍

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@666johns]

Power flush

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you very much.

[@matthewbullock3035]

I always flush with the machine outside. This guy says put it in the bath or shower? Some customers would go mad! 15 metre hoses out the window down to machine for me

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Matthew. That's a really good idea. What do you do if its raining? Thanks

[@matthewbullock3035]

@@AllenHart999 stick my massive gorilla bucket over it like a hat. The bucket is also used to store the hoses 👍

[@AllenHart999]

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[@AllenHart999]

@@matthewbullock3035 Where do you normally connect the hoses in the system? Thanks.

[@matthewbullock3035]

@@AllenHart999 9 times out of 10 i connect onto the pump valves. Gives you a chance to check the state of the pump

[@raul835]

Powerflush

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@mhoward181]

Just use mains water to clean the system. It really isn’t that difficult. You can go one step further and remove each radiator and garden hose them. Then refill system with a cleaner. Heat up for a few hrs and bleed system. Add a magna clean to the system. You can do all this for under £100. Plumbers really do charge a fortune cos they think you carnt do it urself. I just got a quote the other day of £2850 for a new boiler. Relocate in bedroom etc. He had the front to say if I wanted TRV + new lock shield to each radiator add £45 per radiator. I was like wtf. They cost £6 per radiator and an experienced plumber could fit them within an hrs Labour easy. Especially when the system will be empty anyway when replacing the boiler. I don’t mind people making a living and charging what’s fair. But it’s like they want £80 per hr. Iv never understood how they get away with it. Power flushing is just another example of how they can get even more money

[@the0meat]

You sound like you know everything you need to know. Why don't you relocate the boiler yourself, change all your rad valves in an hour while flushing the rads out aswell and save yourself all that money.

[@mhoward181]

@@the0meat I carnt. I’m now into buying BTL property so job needs to be done ASAP to max rent. But il be changing the TRV myself. I don’t mind paying someone to do the job but If a standard boiler swop is £1300 I’m not gona pay someone £2850. Il find someone that will charge a reasonable amount. £1800-£2000 sounds reasonable to me

[@stevo0861]

@@mhoward181 Is there a "laughter" emoji for this post? We set our rates, not you. most plumbers make a reasonable living on their charges. it's a rate, not their wage.

[@harunyahyadotorg]

@@the0meat for £2850 that’s ok. But not £45 per Radiator, that is daft and theft.

[@jamiedrew8281]

@@harunyahyadotorg how is that theft? £45 too supply and change a trv and lockshield per radiator, I'd say that's quite reasonable to be honest. If people want to cry about the costs of things do it yourself or get a cowboy to do it and hopefully they'll flood your house! Your paying for a trained tradesman that has overheads that they've got to pay, it's not just pure profit.

[@leechampion6538]

Some serious nonsense on this video, especially the part about draining the radiators 50% to clean them better... 😂😂😂 Absolute nonsense.

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Lee. Please could you explain how draining the radiator down wouldn’t help with flushing? Personally, I have flushed thousands of heating systems over the last 30 years and this video is really good in my opinion. I would welcome all your comments about nonsense, Thank You.

[@psychoadam3089]

#Alan your a legend :)

[@zltylerlz7801]

Powerflush

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@matthewhumphreys6148]

Power flush

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@inigomontoya68]

we are planning on getting a new boiler & replacing the 40 year radiators that are in use but not the ones we don't use currently (which is 10 of 15) - in your opinion do you still think a power flush is needed when you are also replacing the in use radiators ? - wont most of the circulating system sludge be removed by just replacing the radiators & draining down the system ?

[@codiegage2007]

Power Flush

[@leecooper8051]

Pipe slice

[@julessenior924]

Thanks

[@PrintrBear]

thanks

[@nelljamina419]

Thanks, really interesting video. Can I ask how you make a decision, for example with old radiators, on whether you flush or bite the bullet and replace rads?

[@louisclarke7019]

Brilliant video. I’ve been power flushing in Ireland for the 7 years. If I had this video back then it would of saved a me some heart ache. 😂 well done.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@peterwhite51]

Thanks for the time spent on this Allen and Steven, very informative video.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@retiredsoon1365]

What happens when power flushing does not clear blockage? Had a boiler upgrade last year but could not get heating to work upstairs. Boiler installer advised a power flush but blockage remains after two attempts. The system is 15mm copper and over 40 years old, iron radiators. I am now assuming I need a new heating system do the copper pipes need to be replaced or can they be unblocked? I am guessing the radiators should be replaced due age. Dublin Ireland

[@pparvez2302]

Parvez Aslam good thanks so much love u 🇵🇰 very good thanks thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@quadrantheatingelectricspl2907]

Great video again

[@rayjones3473]

Alan haaaaart thanks for the effort👍

[@waynejohnson4647]

Hi Allen, decent vid but I have a few questions. Have you any good tips on flushing microbore ? I've found powerflushing pretty innefective if badly blocked regardless of where you tee in. Also do you think the filters reduce flow rate too much, is magnets dangled in machine a better way ? Only thing I didn't agree with in vid is machine in bath asking for trouble in my opinion. Always outside if possible get your steps in and build a dust sheet tent if it rains.

[@AllenHart999]

Personally i do not put it in the bath. I use a big tub.

[@AllenHart999]

Microbore can be very very tricky.

[@leechampion6538]

Treat microbore no different from a normal system. I have been powerflushing for 20 years, done a couple of thousand. he is waffling on a lot of nonsense despite saying a lot of good stuff too.

[@benhumphreys3230]

Great tips guys thanks!!

[@AllenHart999]

Our pleasure!

[@brucel8891]

How often should you drain your central heating system?

[@AllenHart999]

If the system is clean and treated well it shouldn’t need draining. Thanks.

[@harunyahyadotorg]

How often? Treated well? Means if the whole system was brand new, and it had inhibitor in it? How often? Every 5 years?

[@ukgardener973]

Nice video. Will you discuss power flushing an under floor heating system?

[@AllenHart999]

Yes i could definitely do a video on that. Thanks.