Just the name tells me to stay well clear...
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17 years ago
Any one got, installed or used a 'boiler buddy'?
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17 years ago
As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -
Any good?
Worth the investment?
Better than Maganaclean?
Or just a gimmick
-- Cordless Crazy
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17 years ago
The Magnaclean works and is very good.
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17 years ago
He likes names like Chummy Boiler.
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17 years ago
Thats wot I thought until I found out it is made by Fernox
-- Cordless Crazy
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17 years ago
"Cordless Crazy" wrote
I fitted a MagnaClean at the weekend - 1970s system, full of crap and sludge despite numerous flushes, rad removal etc. The magnetite floating around in my system is definitely magnetic (tested on a fridge magnet to be sure!?) so don't see why they shouldn't work.
In my case I intend to replace boiler/upgrade shortly, so am doing anything possible to clear out crap.
Pros/Cons Boiler Buddy/MagnaClean
Comparing the 2..........
Similar price £70-75 + VAT MagnaClean easier to service IMO (don't need to take device out of line, just valve off and unscrew lid) Boiler Buddy is transparent so you should be able to see the condition without opening. Boiler Buddy will fit in place of existing pump if you are going for boiler upgrade with integral pump then this is probably good. MagnaClean is bulkier as it stands away from the installed pipework rather than in line. If the MC is installed in an existing vertical line, it will be laid at an angle which means even more room is needed alongside it to withdraw the magnetic core. BB has more internal "parts" to dismantle/clean.
Haven't opened the MC yet so can't comment on effectiveness.
HTH
Phil
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17 years ago
Do let us know, please!
MBQ
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17 years ago
Right. Generally, their products are good. Wonder why they chose such a naff name? Or perhaps they don't make it but simply sell it?
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17 years ago
Matt, I don't know.
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17 years ago
You will see a build up within hours on installing the Magnaclean, well if you have the heating on of course, which in this weather you may not.
Best you check now and each month until the water is clean, then once a year at service time.
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17 years ago
Sounds excessively American
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17 years ago
Cheers Phil. Any idea where I can pick a Magnaclean or a Boiler Budd up for under £85
-- Cordless Crazy
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17 years ago
"Cordless Crazy" wrote>
Got my MC from Danbys, Plumbers Merchants in Hull - £71.99 + VAT IIRC, PTS sell the Boiler Buddy for about £74 + VAT
The manufacturers Adey/Fernox will give distributor names
Phil
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17 years ago
Well if you judge from that name and the webpage at perhaps Fernox are rapidly going down the tubes?:-)
Douglas de Lacey
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17 years ago
;-)
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takes you to Plumbing World...
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17 years ago
Seems a silly price for something you could make for a tenner.
NT
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17 years ago
Think the tenner wrapped round the pipe will work as well.
There's no substitute for starting with a clean system and using the correct inhibitor.