HOW TO INHIBIT A HEATING SYSTEM - ADD TREATMENT - Plumbing Tips

This video covers the procedure of how to add inhibitor and treatment to your heating system the easy way! This will work for all heating systems, including combi systems, sThis video covers the procedure of how to add inhibitor and treatment to your heating system the easy way! This will work for all heating systems, including combi systems, sealed systems and gravity fed systems. We cover adding the inhibitor to the radiator directly using a simple home made tool. We cover turning off the radiator, draining it down and adding the inhibitor plus refilling and commissioning the system.
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[@plumberparts]

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[@paulj5129]

In these horribly depressing days of covid. I have no work and got that bored i though id sort my slow boiler leak out and also add inhibitor. Having just watched this video, i've not only been clearly instructed but heck, IT REALLY MADE ME LAUGH. What a character !!!!!!! You genuinely cheered me up so thank you and keep up the top notch work. :-)

[@ashleygainard4978]

Absolutely spot on from this chap as always. Saved me time and mess even over using the pressure pump method. 27 systems to inhibit over all on job. Made a little contraption the same as you have using an old container and few plumbing parts. Found a faster way to drain off the water using some more old plumbing parts and a lever valve. Simply remove valve from rad, fit Flexi hose connected to a lever valve onto radiator insert and with bleed screws open, open up lever valve and drain off water at full bore 😉. Not so bad doing a 1 or 2 systems but on a mega 27 like I've got to do needed a faster way to drain off water. Its Works spot on. Thanks for another bloomin marvelous bout of advice 💪👍, top man

[@RB-xg2vz]

We’ve been gradually decorating every room in the house so every radiator has come off at some point. Just used this method to add inhibitor now we have finished. Cheers 🎉

[@harrybuckley8239]

man whom knows what he is talking about. clear and precise instruction . A #

[@huntos83]

Small tip - if possible choose a radiator with a drain off fitted, saves messing around undoing the valve and catching it in a tray.

[@GigglingGobby]

Ace tricks! Worked perfectly for me. I made do with an adapter that fits the hole after taking the whole bleed valve assembly out, with a bit of silicone tube and a funnel - that got my chemicals in without any hassle. Glad I watched this vid first though because I was wondering how the air was going to get out as I filled with fluid - easy, take out the bung on the other side of the rad, hehehehe! Thanks for this!

[@GenuinePluko]

Any thoughts on selling the cap and hose assembly on plumberparts? I know many people who'd buy one! Also how often should I inhibit my system? Great vid. Subbed!

[@jimgrace5980]

thanks for this simple solution. I was a bit daunted about doing this job myself, but will go and do it now and report back soon

[@williamhughes3914]

Looooove plumber parts. Totally to the point but with a bit of fun.

[@lutonroy]

I love your videos there so informative without being boring and tech stuff

[@andymackellar]

Great content , and all very clear.. and so nice to see someone just being themselves... also nice cat.

[@steve328ic]

Thanks for your help !....easy to follow instructions cheers.

[@alexanderstone6521]

Super helpful advice, clear and concise thank you :)

[@websurfer1585]

Great info, thanks, i must do this asap, i drained my f and e system down last year, and refilled without inhibitor, and am now concerned there could be issues coming if i don't get some in there soon.

[@Fshah1]

Hi, Please advice 1) Filling inhibitor in only one radiator out of 7 radiators in house will be enough? 2) How long we have to leave the inhibitor inside before flusing the radiators. 3) is it necessary to clean sludge from the boiler Or cleaning/flusing of radiator will be enough. Thanks

[@jeffkay4181]

1x 500ml inhibitor concentrate is usually enough for a 10 radiator system. Inhibitor is meant to remain in the system and protect it. If you really want to flush do this before you add inhibitor. For a maximum effect you should flush all rads, all pipes and preferably the boiler.

[@Mr_Wanderlust1]

@jeffkay4181 when putting inhibitor in one radiator shud the boiler be switched off first and also some water from that radiator and then top up the pressure to 1.5 bars.

[@tarkimicaleff1547]

All good advise, and no criticism. I use a bag such as a bin bag or recycling bag all to catch the water though as you can wrap it around pipe and valve and aim the rad water more easily and it catches it all without having to bail out. Just check there are no holes in the bag first! I've had wet knees.

[@BirdmanNorfolk]

Hi James, love your home brewed inhibitor filler, wish I had thought of it, did a replacement TRV today on a combi system, would have saved me time and money!, I'm going to make one myself, lady told me her heating works better than it ever has. before, fitted 18 months ago, the Muppet didn't bleed it properly!

[@dangealy8141]

Made this contraption today, fantastic idea and works so well. When is best to add inhibitor to your system?

[@ScottyDog345]

I like using towel rails they're usually the highest air point in a system.Sttaight in the top

[@pkf4124]

Top-tip and your invention is spot on. Love your humour also.

[@chrisrobinson2067]

Brilliant video, added SENTINEL 400X to restore system on back of these tips. Question is would adding a second tub BEFORE draining down after a month help at all to further improve system performance as TBH it was pretty poor beforehand? Now improved but not optimal. Thanks

[@deepanshus]

very precise, and clear videos, loved the way you explained the stuff !! well done !!

[@Finglesham]

What about just adding it to the magnetic filter?Close it off, drain some water out through the bottom nut. Then fill it in the top after taking the lid off.. Clean the magnetic at the same time ,perhaps.

[@StatusKing-gm3hj]

watched so many but i enjoy watching this 😀 learn plus fun.. makes u watch the whole video #Respect

[@henryjames1519]

Thanks for all your videos, they have been very helpful. God bless you.👌👌

[@Deanthomson88]

I'm putting in 2 x type 22 rads. Should I put a full tub in both of them or one? On a combi boiler system

[@JohnnyMotel99]

The 'colin furze' of plumbing!

[@rogerransome9688]

I think he used to be a plumber.

[@adiluk242]

Thanks, still relevant in 2020.

[@kevinhancock4064]

Love your videos funny guy ....I bought an easy in ada0t9r at screwfix under 3 quid I think works a treat screw upto the bottle and the upper thread /inlet . And job done . Again great videos great humour

[@thisistino]

do i need to clean the system before i add inhibitor? or can i just add it while i have the system drained (i'm fitting a new towel warmer)?

[@mrgowidaflow]

good man im aplumber from dublin ireland nice 2 see somebody has a bit of fun doin our trade

[@560712]

top man bailled me out many times

[@jameswright6256]

just started watching your videos and subscribed. great videos and your well funny. thanks, learning loads

[@josephpingel2553]

Mr. Boilerman, Yes sir!

[@ric999tiger]

Is it suitable to add sludge remover (x400) in this way aswell? Great videos by the way, love watching them!

[@andygiddis4076]

Great vids - I have watch the majority of them and picked up enough tips and saved myself a fortune on Plumbers..... think I am going to have ago at putting a new bathroom suite in soon....... may have a Professional Plumber on speed dial just in case :-)

[@SoapyTitsWank]

Hello, if you have an F&E tank in the loft, would't it be easier to just pour the inhibitor into the tank outlet. In other words directly into the system. This means you wouldn't need to dilute the inhibitor in the F&E water ? Or am I wrong ?

[@Scoob908]

If you’ve completely drained down the system then yes. If you haven’t drained down enough of the system then it could just sit in the expansion pipe and not mix with the system water.

[@Ploggy.]

Great video again mate thanks for posting 👍

[@ChongDM]

I've added a couple of Saxon rads that you've used in one of your vids. What inhibitor do you recommend for aluminium rads please?

[@spencebespokedreams]

Can you do a quick video on how to make one of those filling tubs please step by step so I can follow. Love you brother

[@a4007035]

Why cant you just use a funnel and a bit of hosing going into the top of the radiator to add the inhibitor slowly?

[@hippopotamus86]

What is the proper way of doing it without the DIY elements?

[@ateleskier7066]

Just what I needed - many thanks. Superb guide. P.S. Are all plumbers pleasantly bonkers? You're as mad as Furze! 😉 (That's a compliment.)

[@The_Silversurfer]

Great video, well done dude.

[@JOXVOX]

Excellent video and easy to understand well presented with just the right amount of levity to spice things up, from Scotland , ( you need to improve your Scottish accent ) LOL.

[@anthonymcguigan1963]

brilliant idea,works a treat ,many thanks

[@plumberparts]

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[@RGMCGOO]

Brilliant! Cheers 👍

[@stephensomersify]

simple as it should be - thanks

[@anonymous7192]

Is that enough inhibitor for a whole system or just that radiator?

[@davegregory4291]

Brilliant Thanks mate.

[@shaunmoser9405]

Awesome as usual. It's all about the tips.

[@jonwilko6305]

Great video mate I am glad you are a better plumber than you are a singer 😂 top lad 👍

[@tommyfeck1829]

How on earth do you make a living. I know there are good people around but your company have have given away so many tips & solved so many problems. UNBELIEVABLE if you’re ever in Sunderland give me a shout & we go for a few drinks on me. Thanks Tommy

[@brianedwards7958]

Excellent tutorial!!

[@cazofalmond]

You should be on telly, love your videos, keep them coming.!!

[@Buzz231094]

Congrats on 100 vids

[@Daniel-zr9xq]

thanks mate that was great advice very well appreciated.

[@Chanesmyname]

Much easier if you have a heated towel rail to add inhibitors into the system?

[@marydornan275]

What happens if the bleed nuts are at the back of the radiators? What would you do in those circumstances.

[@davidthursfield267]

Very helpful and entertaining. Many thanks. Dave T

[@knowledgeis5855]

Great vid great energy coming from you thanks

[@garnhamr]

i'm not the only one who has his own wee towel? :D

[@freefilms10000]

If I want to change a radiator valve with an old fashioned gravity fed boiler, do I first stop the water supply to tank in loft or must I also turn off the airing cupboard tank before draining the system?

[@007mul]

Hey. Any chance you could answer a plumbing question for me? A neighbours indirect hot water cylinder does not heap up when heating is on plus now when the emmersion is on there is only a bit of hot water..this cylinder is about 35 years old. time for change? Why is not heating up?

[@atjones5250]

Cheers for the videos dude, brilliantly done, hang tight

[@jamiewallace9546]

If you have to add more inhibitor than the capacity of the radiator can take. Do I need to spread this inhibitor across multiple radiators in the system to get the correct dosage for the system?

[@jas20per]

The method is ok but try to put inhibiter into a system via a Myson round top radiator, now that would impress me!

[@ImNotADeeJay]

do you have to do that in every radiator or it will distribute itself across the whole system?

[@phoenix25140]

Can you just add the inhibitor into a TF1 with the lid off?

[@99countdown]

Hi great vids, how would this work with a underfloor heating system?

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I just emptied a rad and wanted to refill with inhibitor, is the ratio of inhibitor/water crucial?

[@andrewlambert4934]

What about combi boiler system

[@paulmathias1908]

Really great tip, thank you.

[@andygiddis4076]

I think I am going to make one of those!!! good idea guys

[@stevenlavimoniere]

good job mr plumber

[@alibeautiful5310]

Hi . I have 5 Raditiors in my house I want to put inhibitior in Radiator. Do I have to drain all five Radiators first then put inhibitior in five Radiators or just drain only one any Radiator and put inhibitior? My combi bolier is upstair in bed room. Can u please explain to me.

[@colinman1277]

can you mix inhibitors? don't know what inhibitors currently in the system? can you also mix sealer with inhibitor?

[@dhillon555]

HOLD TIGHT!!!!!!!!! CHEERS FOR THE EPIC VID

[@Cumbriahandyman]

One of your best.

[@chrisoconnor7187]

My rad' s not got them valve only got the key holes in the rad How can i put mine in?

[@bridgendesar]

Check this out, it uses a pressurized can with a non return valve Sentinel Rapid Dose with NEW adaptor just over £15 at screwfix. p.s. what do you think of magnetic filters?

[@amirhussain1449]

Good as usual pp whatever that means cool videos keep it up

[@quattroman-fc4sd]

Have you any videos of multifuel stove installation?

[@jbrooks959]

Nice tip thanks, I am at college so I am just learning at the min but should be helpful :) one question at my granddads house the radiator in the front room the top half is cold while the bottom is hot. I said to him it most likely need air out of it. Just by using the key he said he hasn't done that in a while but could there be any other reason like the radiator got to much sludge in, it is a old radtior also I think it's the last rad on the line.

[@MrWhite0]

Stupid question but is it one bottle for the whole system I've got 12 radiators would I need to do all or just put it into one and it will do the whole system new at all this 😁

[@bernardwilson8959]

I have an external Oil Boiler, Camray 5 combi 90bE, can I add Inhibitor at the Boiler , or through the Radiator.

[@tontor1]

Word up big dog !!! Question for ya, what way would you recommend to check temperature of water coming out of hot taps. There's no stat on the cyclinder and shower pump is spitting out water and pump noisy. Fitted surrey flange and hughley improved the problem but its still happening the odd time when heating is on, house doesn't have separate hot water and central heating. Thinking of putting cyclinder thermostatic valve on flo into cyclinder. Does it sound like i'm on the right track with this ? I have a multi meter with a thermocouple on it, what do you think of letting hat water run over the end of the thermocouple, thermostat from the pharmacy mabey, i have an anton flu analyser with 2 temperature clamps for the flo and return pipes, mabey strap them onto pipes. Keep it real home's, lovin your work

[@adgeebike9173]

Gonna do this one.

[@1502spjt]

Would love a hoodie would make me feel like a plumbing legend like you:-)

[@Brandon-ko3rf]

Must that be done for every radiator & did you experience a spike in heating after? Was it worth it I’m asking. I’m a DIY’er and am pondering on doing this or getting in a plumber

[@jeffkay4181]

You're putting neat inhibitor in the one rad, but when you open the TRV and lockshield it will be gradually dispersed throughout the system as the water circulates. ONE 500ML dose will normally be enough for a 10 rad system.

[@elenabautista6238]

You are like a funny guy. You don't care about people seeing your messy bed. But i think you are funny . Talk to fast can understand much. But i love your cat. Keep doing your think . Is very interesting and you cute and smart haa.

[@Dhinsa90]

Thanks for the video mate helped out massively as all your vids do whilst having a good laugh . the wife was looking at me like a weirdo though when you were singing disapate the radiator haha

[@edwardfinch4173]

How much inhibitor do I need to buy.So many on the market from 200ml to 1ltr.

[@tomb7436]

Brilliant 👍🏻

[@dawidpjoubert]

They should make it part of all gas/plumber's training to sing about cats and stuff when doing jobs... Getting a even a small job done easily costs over £100 so I wouldn't mind some entertaining singing going with it. Thank you for the post!

[@cgarden23]

Do you need to drain old inhibitor?

[@michaelprout1398]

love your videos hang tight mike

[@charliesmith1347]

What size washers are they?

[@sparseunderground]

Window stickers for the car!

[@tontor1]

Just thought of a 2nd question for you sir, 2 port motorised valve, the auxillary switch (grey and orange) got stuck in the closed position and when the time clock was off the boiler kept running for this reason, so i changed the actuator, worked for a few weeks then happened again so i drained the system and replaced complete valve only for it to happen AGAIN. I can't think of a reason as to why the switch keeps getting stuck closed. I'm even wondering did i mix up the valves and put a broken 1 back on by accident but to be honest i don't think i did. I must be missing something just can't think what.

[@thomasharikantra9893]

HELP DO I NEED TO PUT IN JUST 1 RADIATOR OR ALL