Power Flush Rochdale and Sorrounding Areas
If you require a Power Flush in Rochdale or nearby areas, Rochdale Plumbing Services provides a complete Power Flush, available separately or bundled with a new Boiler Installation or Central Heating Installation.
What is a Power Flush?
A Power Flush is a process that mechanically and chemically cleans your central heating system, eliminating sludge and debris from your Boiler, Radiators, and Pipes.
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The purpose of a Power Flush is to enhance efficiency, extend the system's lifespan, lower heating costs, and reduce boiler repair expenses.
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This involves using a high-volume, low water pressure machine along with potent chemicals to break down the sludge, pushing it out of your system and leaving a clean and healthy Heating System.
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Maintaining a clean heating system results in improved efficiency, leading to savings on heating bills. It also extends the lifespan of your boiler and radiators while reducing repair costs by clearing the sludge from your heating system.
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If you wonder why your radiator doesn't feel completely warm, here you can see the effects of sludge building up inside radiators. Inefficient heating as shown on thermal camera, wasting heating costs.
Why Is a Power Flush necessary?
You may require a Power Flush in two situations.
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The first scenario happens when there is a buildup of sludge in your heating system. Sludge is a grimy substance formed from dirt, dust, and corroded metal parts like radiators, pumps, and valves. These components corrode over time, creating rust (iron oxide). The accumulated sludge starts to clog your heating system, entering your boiler, heat pump, and valves, thereby reducing boiler efficiency or causing cold spots on radiators. This effects the smooth flow of warm water, resulting in insufficient heating for your home or business. Basically increased heating bills due to reduced efficiency.
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The second scenario for a Power Flush is when you're installing a new boiler or heating system. If there is sludge in your system, you might want to clear it before installing the new heating system. Sometimes, this is done as a preventive measure to ensure the new heating system operates at maximum efficiency without any sludge buildup. Some Boiler Manufacturer warranties may require a Power Flush as part of the new installation, and your warranty might not be valid if this procedure is not conducted during the initial Boiler Installation.
A visual of sludge being poured out from a radiator
How To Spot The Symptoms Needed For a Power Flush
Now that we understand what a Sludge Build Up is and why a Power Flush is necessary, let's explore the signs indicating the need for a Power Flush.
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Cold spots on radiators, especially at the bottom or middle, can signal a need for a Power Flush.
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Rising fuel bills due to reduced efficiency in the boiler and radiators with sludge buildup.
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Noisy pump or central heating system.
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Kettling or banging sounds from the boiler, which can be annoying and potentially costly to repair or replace.
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Black or brown sludge coming from radiators when bled.
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Repeated pump failures. If you've had to repair or replace a boiler pump multiple times, a Power Flush might be necessary to eliminate sludge in the system.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it's advisable to seek professional assistance for a Power Flush as soon as you can. Delaying the procedure can lead to more damage to your boilers and radiators, potentially resulting in more expensive issues. Additionally, the ongoing increase in heating bills indicates that avoiding a Power Flush is costing you more money.
Visual of magnetic filter attached to boiler that collects the sludge as it travels throughout the central heating system.
What Does a Power Flush Process Look Like?
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The entire heating system is emptied.
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Connect the Power Flush Machine to the heating system. (Proflush Professional Thermal power flush with an impressive flow rate of 150 liters per minute from a 50-gallon water tank!)
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Refill the central heating system with fresh water.
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Add potent chemicals to break down sludge.
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Keep one radiator open while closing all others.
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Loosen debris in the radiator with a roller and some tapping.
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Start and run the boiler.
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A magnetic filter captures and retains sludge since its magnetic.
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Clean out the filter.
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Repeat the process for each radiator individually.
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Empty the entire system again.
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Introduce water along with an inhibitor (Sentinel x100) to protect against scale and corrosion.
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Test the entire system for correct pH levels and normal functionality.
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Sign off on all documentation.
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Issue a Certificate of Work to the customer.
The Top Benefits Of Performing a Power Flush
After a Power Flush, your Heating System is clear of the all that sludge that could block it and lower its efficiency. This results in:
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Avoiding expensive Boiler works
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Avoiding costly radiator repairs or replacement
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Lower Heating Bills
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A warmer property
Average Time It Takes For a Power Flush
A Power Flush is a thorough and time-consuming procedure. It will need several hours to clear out all the sludge from your system. The duration may extend if there is an excess amount of sludge or if it's a larger system like a big hotel or a large office. For a small flat, half a day could be sufficient, and for an average-sized house, plan for a full day to complete all the necessary work.
What Is The Equipment Involved In a Power Flush
Our highly effective equipment utilizes cutting-edge technology for Power Flushing. The most potent machine in our arsenal boasts a flow rate of 150 liters per minute, fueled by a 50-liter tank. This equipment can perform the most thorough flushing!
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By pushing water through the system at a high rate, it stirs up any debris and sludge, expelling them and leaving you with a very clean system that operates at peak efficiency.
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The specific tool we use is the Nostrom ProFlush System, which is highly regarded in the UK as being one of the best and most reliable to get the job done with quality.
What is better; a Power Flush or a Chemical Cleanse
In simple terms, or as the young say, the Power Flush is the big daddy of cleanses for your system. A thorough Power Flush effectively clears away all debris and sludge, ensuring optimal operation of your radiators and boiler with clean water flowing freely. To prevent corrosion and rusting within the system, we include an inhibitor. Additionally, we install a magnetic filter to trap sludge, preventing it from circulating and causing issues like cold spots in radiators.
How Many Times Do I Need a Power Flush
As previously mentioned, it's advisable to have a Power Flush before installing a new Heating System to clear out any sludge before the new system is in place. However, once your new Heating System is operational, ongoing maintenance is crucial to prevent the natural build up of sludge.
How often you do maintenance depends on factors such as the size of your system, the age of your boiler, the type of heat exchanger in the boiler, and whether an inhibitor has been used to prevent scaling and corrosion within your Heating System.
In practical terms, we recommend having a Power Flush or Chemical Cleanse performed every 5 years for optimal boiler and heating system performance. If you have your Boiler Serviced annually, your engineer will usually evaluate your property and keep you informed about the need for a Chemical Cleanse or a Power Flush.
What Steps Are Taken To Guarantee Not Needing Power Flush Again
After completing the Power Flush, your engineer will introduce an Inhibitor into the Heating System to deter scaling and corrosion. This extends the lifespan of your boiler and heating system, ensuring maximum efficiency. Consequently, your property is heated as it should be, avoiding issues linked to sludge buildup.
How Much Does a Power Flush Cost?
For a typical home, our charge for a complete Power Flush is £500, including VAT, covering up to 6 radiators. Each extra radiator incurs an additional cost of £50 per radiator.
Nevertheless, if you choose us for a new Boiler Installation or Central Heating Installation, this service is provided at no cost as part of the boiler installation procedure.
Since your Heating System consists of gas, it is of utmost importance that a Gas Safe Engineer assesses it. With a faulty boiler the risk is twofold. Initially, if the boiler isn't burning effectively, meaning the fuel and oxygen levels aren't blending well, the amount of CO may increase. Additionally, if the vent is obstructed, this harmful gas might enter the home instead of being expelled outside. This can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning which takes one life a week in the UK, or possibly a boiler explosion which has taken 12 over the past 5 years and injured 278.
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Boiler Repairs
Boiler Servicing
Boiler Replacement
Boiler Sizing
Boiler Maintenance Care Plan
Power Flush
Flue Safety Check
Central Heating Installation
Radiator Repairs and Installs
​Traditional and Designer Radiators
Immersion Heater Repairs and Installs
Hot/Cold Water Tanks and Cylinders
Gas Pipe Sizing
Gas Pipe Installation
Gas Meter Installation
Gas Leak Repairs
Gas Safety Certificates (Landlords and Homeowners)
Gas Fire Installation/Removal
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