recently removed a radiator and am waiting to fit new one,( pipe work blanked off as required). The reason the radiator was removed was due to a leak caused by internal corrosion. I've drained the system several times in the last few weeks but have never added any corrosion prevention agents. Can anyone recommend any and suggest the best method of adding bearing in mind i have a break in the system where my radiator will go. Tips on the exact process for adding would be much appreciated
2006-12-20 02:14:50 · 8 answers · asked by tom l 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Fernox supply inhibitor in a syringe that can be injected into the radiator via the bleed valve, ask at your plumbers merchant / or B&Q. This should prevent any further deterioration. Care should be taken if you have a primatic cylinder as the inhibitor can get into your hot water system in certain circumstances - check Manf instructions
2006-12-20 04:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mike D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Radiators' lives can be prolonged by installing inhibitors. Fernox and Sentinal both make them and they are installed into the header tank. If you have a combi system, you will need pressure equipment to install it through a radiator bleed valve. Water alone does not cause rusting,. It is the air dissolved in the water. (Put some tap water in a glass and let it stand. Bubbles will form on the glass sides). That is why things in a desert last for years and things in a damp environment corrode quickly. Water in a closed system evaporates over a short period of time but, by continually refilling, you will introduce fresh, oxygenated water, each time and speed corrosion.
2006-12-20 05:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
radiators like most things in live have a life span so if you have one that is starting to leek , then i would think that the rest will soon leek as well. so if you have the money it would be better to change them all . and have the piece of mind that they are new. if you can not afford this , and can do without a radiator that you have removed save up your money to buy new ones.if you clean out the system you could end up with more problems than you have now. sorry if this is not the answer that you wanted . but that is life
2006-12-20 02:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by alectaf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would recommend using corrosion prevention agent,I have used Fernox in the past which proved to be a success.You just need to add to the heating header tank.
2006-12-23 20:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by twin4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local plumbers merchants and ask what is best for your area, ie water hardness etc. when purchased inhibiter will need to be added to your c/h header tank in the loft, but firstly draining half the tank so when refilling the tank the agent flows to the radiators. Do this after you have fitted new radiator.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-20 03:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sparky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once the system is sealed, and the free oxygen in the water is used up, there should be no corrosion. You only have problems with that if the system is opened up and you get air in it.
2006-12-21 21:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by Joe B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a ny plumbers merchant willstock fur nox to prevent this type of problem but you may have a different problem if you have more corrosion problems .check for a galvanised fitting in system this causes electrolisis in sytem and can turn the water to acidic causing corrosion
2006-12-20 03:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a premium antifreeze diluted with distilled water
2006-12-20 02:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by wind cries mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋