Central Heating Radiator

BertieUK

I have just recently bought a used Towel Rail Water Radiator Heater for our bathroom, I want to replace one that must have been fitted around 20 years ago.

Two years ago we had a new Worcester Combi Junior Boiler fitted. They power flushed the Central Heating system for about 4 hours prior to completion.

Could someone advise me as to the best way of flushing out the used radiator mentioned please ?

I have run the hose pipe throgh it a few times but it still looks a little dirty as though the radiator has be left to dry out for quite some time.

regards

Bob

Canucklehead

Good afternoon: try Fernox F3 or Sentinel X 300 in the offending item....cheaper alternatives are available at merchants and Screwfix

Canucklehead

BertieUK

Many thanks for your input. Would you suggest leaving the Fernox F3 / Sentinel X 300 in the radiator for a few days then flush out ?

regards

Bob

Canucklehead

Yes ...with enough water to fill the towel rail;)

Canucklehead

gas4you

As it is a used towel rail I would use X800 in it. X300 is for new systems/items up to 6 months old.

BertieUK

Gentlemen, Many thanks for your constructive comments. I do appretiate them very much.

regards

Bob

T_T_2

How old is the used towel warmer that you are installing? Using sentinel x300 or sentinel jetflo certainly will clear out the sludge and rust but if it is a particularly old rad then you run the risk of stripping it down to the extent that you get pin hole leaks.

keystone

Whichever chemical cleaner don't leave it in there too long and don't use the whole container either. Ther concentration will be too high and you'll expose weaknesses in the towel rail as TT suggests. Why on earth not buy and fit a new one? None of my business I suppose!

Cheers

BertieUK

I do not know the age of the towel rail but its outward appearance looks perfect, no marks on the chrome at all. I think that it has been in storage for quite some time.

I will certainly put in the cleaner suggested and top up with water overnight to get rid of most of the residue.

Keystone We moved house 2 years ago to be able to provide care for an elderly relative and got caught in the resession, which depleated much of our savings, so that is the reason that I chose to purchase many items second hand.

regards and thanks for your interest gents.

Bob

http://www.cnmonline.co.uk/Apollo-Ravenna-3-Column-Traditional-Towel-Rail-pr-30941.html

Canucklehead

BertieUK wrote: »

I do not know the age of the towel rail but its outward appearance looks perfect, no marks on the chrome at all. I think that it has been in storage for quite some time.

I will certainly put in the cleaner suggested and top up with water overnight to get rid of most of the residue.

Keystone We moved house 2 years ago to be able to provide care for an elderly relative and got caught in the resession, which depleated much of our savings, so that is the reason that I chose to purchase many items second hand.

regards and thanks for your interest gents.

Bob

http://www.cnmonline.co.uk/Apollo-Ravenna-3-Column-Traditional-Towel-Rail-pr-30941.html

Hi...well worth salvaging...had similar in a previous home. Btw...I'm no gentleman.;)

HTH

Canucklehead