Magnaclean

dander

Hi, heating experts!
I've got a magnaclean attached to my boiler - it's started dripping water slightly - it's coming from the join between the lid and the body, so I guess it's cleaned so much gunge from the system it's time it was cleaned out itself.
It's got instructions on the device how to open it, so is this something I can/should tackle myself, or should I call my installer in to do it?

cyclonebri1

Only you can answer that knowing your own level of competance etc

You have the instructions so I'd say have a go before it gets too cold, you can get him round if you can't sort it.

I fitted one for my daughter this time last year, cleaning out the bowl was a simple enough operation as I recall :beer:

dan23uk

There was a batch of magnacleans with faulty o rings in the lid which causes them to leak. You will need an update kit with a new black o ring (the faulty ones are red). I would speak to your installer about getting the kit.

Dan

aboard_epsilon

black and the red was the colour of the taps/valves ..not the o-rings ..if i remember rightly .

the red tapped ones are the earlier design ..that were not so good from what ive read .

all the best.markj

dan23uk

aboard_epsilon wrote: »

black and the red was the colour of the taps/valves ..not the o-rings ..if i remember rightly .

the red tapped ones are the earlier design ..that were not so good from what ive read .

all the best.markj

You are right about the red and black isolation valves, but the magnacleans with faulty lid seals have red o-rings, and the kit to solve this issue has a new black o-ring.

aboard_epsilon

dan23uk wrote: »

You are right about the red and black isolation valves, but the magnacleans with faulty lid seals have red o-rings, and the kit to solve this issue has a new black o-ring.

OK fare enough

btw ive a brand new one here ..old stock one with red valves and it has the black o-ring ..so must be ok then

all the best.markj

gas4you

Call adey, they will send you a new 'o' ring.

You may have to give the magnaclean serial number first.

dander

Gosh, I didn't imagine it was a fault! It's less than a year old, not a very old one, is it likely to be part of this batch?

Looks like I'd better get the installer back in.

dan23uk

I would imagine so, I'm still replacing them every now and again.

Dan

gas4you

Could just want tightening up a little.

dander

Hi, I've just given tightening the top a go. There was a surprising amount of give in it (if you see what I mean) - I could turn it a little way with my hand - took a rubber device to it to give it a really strong turn, so my hopes are high that that's all that was needed.

I'll start on the other options if the easy one doesn't work! Will keep you posted.
Thanks everyone! :beer: