Plumbing - HOW TO REPAIR A LEAKING FERNOX TF1 FILTER - Central Heating Filter

[@nickycymru]

Thank you for your clear illustration and commentary regarding Fernox TF1 filter system, especially the O ring part.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

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[@Hermitmaster]

Legend - gave me the confidence to sort my leak out as I wasn't sure what I was dealing with, but this video made everything clear. Thanks a lot

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[@johnsmith-op7bg]

Very good video, gonna do mine today. Was unsure but after seeing this video, I'm now confident i can do it. Good little tips thrown in as well 👍

[@gram3870]

Great video, has really helped me to understand my TF1. Thank you for posting this.

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[@stewben1169]

Excellent Video. This will help the homeowners greatly. 👍

[@AllenHart999]

I hear a lot of plumbers saying how bad these filters are, I thought i would do a video to show how easy they are to repair. Thanks.

[@stewben1169]

Allen Hart Your Video explains in a way that anybody can understand. I have the same one and just cleaned the all the sludge and followed your video it was easy. I had to top up slightly but it was a bit low everything is working fine. Thank You. 👍

[@AllenHart999]

@@stewben1169 Thanks.

[@martingregory3701]

This helped me a lot. Thank you so much for the video. Simple fix too 👍

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[@kosalaperera1899]

Thank you Allen. please do more vedios as what you're doing here really helps alot. as a rookie to the trade I cannot thank you enough. Thanks again.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you for your kind words. I have some underfloor heating videos coming soon if they will be of interest.

[@Fizzy01166]

@@AllenHart999 yes definitely

[@idj20]

This evening I just noticed a very slight drip coming from my 5 years old TFI filter but I did take the top off a month ago just to clean out the gunk from the magnetic prong and just put the lid back on and it's only today I've turned the heating on. I've found your video and indeed, the rubber O-ring on mine one was coated with rust and limescale. So I've cleaned that off (but didn't have any silicone gel to hand) as well as the inside of the lid and thread and hopefully it now has been sorted. Thank you. :-D

[@AllenHart999]

Happy to help. Thanks

[@Rose-mo3qv]

An excellent clear video ver easy to follow. Thanks yr a born teacher

[@stevenmccarthy7039]

Thank you! Found joints behind leaking at midnight and tightened them. Pressure in the system kept reducing to nearly zero. Seems to have stopped the leaks so far.

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[@danielwolley1461]

Thank you for sharing this, very very helpful 😊

[@AllenHart999]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamodavros]

Worked as per instructions. Thanks so much

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[@beaubeau331able]

Great no nonsense video. Cheers.

[@alastairpate18]

Brilliant - best advice and thank you

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[@miketait1640]

Terrific informative as usual. Many thanks.

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[@rowanbrowne1031]

Thanks very much Allen, much appreciated.

[@AllenHart999]

Very welcome

[@MrDaiseymay]

Thanks Allen, I'll take another look at mine now. Bizzarely, I haven't been able to find the source of the leak beneath my Vaillant Combi for 3 years . It stops during Summer, then starts again in Winter. I've only just, found out where it's coming from, I put a bucket beneath the Pipework, which fills up about 6 inches in two days. The Pressure kept dropping of course. BUT, I now think the leak is the Tap above it, which is very hard to get at. I put some paper around it, and thats the onlly wetness I have found, never dripping off the pipework. Yet the Bucket tells another story.

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[@darrenpalmer5284]

Thanks Allen, really useful found my leak

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[@leelipinski4667]

Hi Alan. Thanks for video. My one at home had the lines down the side. So I took the top off, cleaned all around then replaced. It leaks more than ever now. Ha. My lid is slightly different inside. So I've tried to line up the notches but still leaks when system energised. I'm gonna try a replacement O ring tomorrow. Thanks for sharing

[@AllenHart999]

Did you manage to sort it? Thanks.

[@leelipinski4667]

@@AllenHart999 Hi Alan. No, still leaks. I bought new seal kit but not got around to it yet as I know I've got to drain complete system shortly when I add the bathroom rad. So gonna try and do it in one day.

[@leelipinski4667]

Hi again mate. I managed to sort O ring filter today but had to crank the lid down really tight to stop it from leaking. It's held for now.

[@Sigean11130]

Very good video! Many thanks. By the way, it sounds as you come from Sheffield.... like me!

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[@amayastrata4629]

Thank you for this. I’ve got a leaking filter and trying to get British Gas out to service it was pushed back to April so I thought it may just be a simple clean as it hasn’t been serviced for over a year and a half now but it’s still leaking so have ordered a new washer thing in the hope that this will improve it until April anyway.

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[@nigdcfc9874]

Good video thank you. I replaced the large O ring on my TF1 this morning and gave it a thorough clean out. Good point about making sure the top end sits properly in the grooves before screwing the large cap on the top. One wee comment and I hope you take this as constructive criticism - you didn't explain that the black cap at the very bottom of the unit unscrews and is the valve key. I had to find this out from another video. I looked at your vid then at my TF1 and thought why hasn't mine got the black valve key? All became apparent but to a newcomer to these things it isn't obvious.

[@AllenHart999]

I just watched the video it looks fairly obvious really. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Wardy75]

Thank you for the useful video!

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you for watching.

[@heatpump8566]

I love your man cave! Well done Allan

[@woodbine66]

'man cave' - is that rude or a euphemism for something else?????? Think you're on the wrong site.

[@woodbine66]

And don't forget to use plenty of silicone grease!!!!!!

[@AllenHart999]

We need to meet up, Might bring the kids down and meet you over the summer. Thanks.

[@video125com]

Allen, the valves don't shut off the water 100%. Is there any fix to this? For example can one take the red knob off with an allen key and turn it further?

[@lewihorrabin9072]

Massive help

[@AllenHart999]

Do you have one that's leaking

[@RavsiSingh1]

Really clear video, thank you!

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[@jamesashcroft7345]

Thanks Alan, as always straight forward man doing a easy to understand video even for a idiot like me 👍🏻

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[@10ntorri]

Was hoping it would show in the video of you changing the washers whilst the valves are connected to pipework. Came home to water p*ss*ng out. Got washers now and struggling to get me in 🤣

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[@arniejrim]

Thanks Allen - great video. I've got a weep from the filter just below the isolator, could I put some PTFE tape on it to stop the weep? (I've a sneaky feeling I might have overtightened the nut in an attempt to fix the leak)

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[@garrynutter860]

Thanks Allen, Great video.

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Garry. Thank you.

[@video125com]

Hi Allen, you replied to Daibhi a week ago but not to my question of 2 weeks ago? So I repeat, is there any way I can adjust the valve without draining the whole system?

[@AllenHart999]

I am not really sure what you mean sorry. Feel free to give me a call.

[@video125com]

I admit my question was not proof read. The red valves did not shut off all the way so I wondered if I could adjust it by other means without draining the system. I thought the knob was held on by an allen screw but in fact it was a nut. I gave up waiting for a reply and took the knob off and was able to shut off the water and replace the "O" ring to stop the leak. So thanks for getting back to me at last. It is a shame you didn't query my question earlier instead of ignoring it but no worries, all done. Cheers.

[@AllenHart999]

@@video125com I have thousands and thousands of questions and spend many hours answering them all for free.

[@video125com]

When I shut the red valves, I still get a fast flow. One of them is clearly not 100%. Is there any way that I can adjust the valve for example taking the red know off and using an allen key turn it further?

[@AllenHart999]

not sure what you mean sorry.

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[@abhivithlani7772]

Really helpful video!!! Do you know where I could buy the key to open and close the filter?

[@AllenHart999]

Not really sure as they come with the filter. Thanks.

[@TONE11111]

the tool is part of the black end cap you unscrew on valve

[@apocreg11]

Thanks!

[@AllenHart999]

No problem!

[@k20aa]

The quickest way to sort all problems turn off valves undo the 2 unions and replace with omega filter job done for ever lol . Great vid allen

[@AllenHart999]

+k20aa 😂😂😂😂Thanks

[@robertrowland1048]

Thanks Allen good vid

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[@keitho77]

Thanks for the video Alan. Will you be making a Fernox installation video?

[@AllenHart999]

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[@CH-en4er]

great, thanks for that

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[@daibhiseaghdha153]

hello Allen, what do you think of the " FERNOX 62251 TF1 OMEGA magnetic filter " from a practical point of view, I am not bothered about the size or looks,. just the performace, and ease of maintenance,

[@AllenHart999]

I really like the Omega filter and install it on all my installs. Thanks.

[@laszlokobzi9066]

Hi Alan, This is a great video. Unfortunately my TF1 filter is leaking on his neck, where the orientation can be changed. Is it possible to stop that leakage? Do you have any hints for that? Thanks.

[@AllenHart999]

yes you can get a spare valve. Thanks

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[@k.3007]

Hi, My TF-1 is leaking water from the bottom narrow part. How do I fix it?

[@BestUserNameUK]

Helpful video Allen, cheers👍🏻By the way what watch are you wearing?

[@AllenHart999]

its an apple watch, Very old now. Thanks.

[@KOMJO1]

Hi, and what is inside filter. no one shows how the filter looks from the mountain and what is inside

[@AllenHart999]

I will do a video on that if i get chance.

[@dembydish]

Hello Allen, is there any reason not to use Fernox LS-1 sealer on the O ring? Got a slight leak using a new ring.

[@AllenHart999]

Doesn’t need any sealer. Thanks.

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[@dembydish]

@@AllenHart999 Already subbed! Keep safe.

[@Sunnyday5276]

Hi ,can ptfe tape be used to help stop the leak as I have changed the small washers but it's still leaking.

[@AllenHart999]

Service kit would be better. Thanks.

[@spongebb3297]

Allen mine seems to be leaking from the bottom so the seal kits solve this or will I need a new one. If a new one is needed would I be better off getting the omega?

[@stuartmanderson]

Me too. Mine is leaking from this point: photos.app.goo.gl/SPC5taJgzewcJndGA Any advice?

[@AllenHart999]

You could repair it but it might be better to replace. Thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXy2qWljj9Zod80

[@davegray356]

Alan my Fernox TF1 is leaking from the bottom valve. I cant quite see where from.Is it likely to be the nut the tightens on the filter. Or could it be the red butterfly.

[@AllenHart999]

What was the fault? Thanks.

[@davidcole5803]

Make sure you turn the butterfly red valve fully off you will feel a click when it's at 90 degree closure, otherwise it's not fully off, again, a bad design. @@AllenHart999

[@cebula2001]

Hi Allan what is the thread on the filter male 28 mm ?

[@AllenHart999]

no idea sorry

[@davidcole5803]

Shoulkd have just put 22mm compression fittings on in the first place.@@AllenHart999

[@thomstone2777]

What if it's leaking from the bottom?

[@AllenHart999]

Buy a service kit for it? Thanks

[@King786_]

My is leaking from the bottom how do I stop this ? losing pressure.

[@AllenHart999]

you might need a service kit.

[@bigbelly5098]

I replaced one last year and now its leaking again. Its leaking from top of magnet.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@davidcole5803]

Just a bad design, so many are complaining about it.

[@bigbelly5098]

True. Even the plumbers merchants said they`re absolute rubbish.

[@iftakharmohammed1942]

The tf1 filters will leak as soon as you look them forget working on em.....

[@AllenHart999]

I have personally installed hundreds of TF1 filters and do not really have any issues. Thanks for watching 👍

[@iftakharmohammed1942]

Allen Hart I just being a bit sarcastic about these filters, yes you’re right I suppose like all things in plumbing/heating..if serviced regularly then most things do exactly what they’re designed to do and last a lot longer...thanks for the informative video

[@AllenHart999]

IFTAKHAR MOHAMMED Thank you 🙏 👍

[@davidcole5803]

No bad design, too many complaints.@@iftakharmohammed1942

[@davidcole5803]

The TF1 is a heap of crap, these earlyish models with the large plastic screw on lids just leak, no matter how careful you are with a new o ring and silicon and you clean the lid it just leaks. The basic design is bad and you should not use plastic material for such large screw on lids because they distort and leak and are prone to distorting when over tightened. Change the lid material to aluminium and your problem will be solved..