British Gas Homecare Power Flush

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DanConroy

Fitting a magnetic cleaner would do a good job if there isn't any current problems with the system. There are companies that can now include power flushing insurance cover with your central heating cover, even though most will exclude it.

plumb1_2

Installing a Magnaclean or Spirotec will do nothing to inprove your system, unless the sludge is reomoved from the rads.
If your own heating pump could move the sludge them it would be suspended in the whole of the system and not in the rads creating cold spots.
Get a independent plumber/heating eng to flush the system £300 tops plus whatever filter your choose. Make sure they test the water with a TDS meter.

What should be done- check the temp of each rad before flushing and again after, giving the customer the results, use a turbo tube and a meter, plus test the incoming water. Maybe thats why a good flush takes 8hrs and not 4hrs.

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Kiran

You can try a chemical sludge cleaner then drain down and flush radiators manually. I would then do the mains power flush. The magaclean will be good for removing suspended material but as above, it will not be able to clear any sludge that is stuck.

powerflush

Hi
We power flush a lot of central heating systems that British Gas have quoted for and would say at least 50% did not need a power flush or if a power flush was required it was not the cause of the initial fault reported by the homeowner.
Whilst most systems would benefit from a power flush it is not always the cause of the issue and a luxury we can afford.
You can request British Gas to take a water sample of your central heating system which is sent of to Fernox (I think) where the water is analysed and a report issued to confirm what is in the water and if a power flush is recommended.

I assume that British Gas before quoting for a power flush have inspected the central heating circulation pump and balanced the radiators?

Most insurance companies will not cover sludge or sludge related problems as the only real way to remove sludge is by power flushing which when done properly is time consuming.

Power flushing your system will not guarantee to remove cold spots from the radiators if the sludge is compacted, no amount of sludge remover or power flushing will remove it.

Magnetic Filters are great as on going protection after a power flush has been carried out but not as a substitute to a power flush.

If you have any more questions about power flushing or British Gas as I am quite familiar with their terms and conditions please feel free to ask.

peter.hardly

Summer01 wrote: »

Has anyone used Power Flush Association or have any recommendations please of companies?

Here's what I wrote previously on another forum:

"Apologies for my late entry to this debate. I couldn't agree more about the Powerflush Association. It has no credibility in the industry and seems to exist for the sole purpose of making money for the owner, with a bit of general power flushing information thrown in for good measure (some of which is wildly inaccurate).

Don't you think it's odd that none of the major manufacturers of power flushing pumps (fernox, kamco, sentinel, norstrom, anton etc) are members of the association? What does this say about it? Surely if there was a credible power flushing association then these companies would all want to be involved?

And I've seen that the PFA is selling 6 and 12 month memberships on Ebay! Check out the seller's feedback to see what else he's been selling. It says it all, it really does.

The PFA [TEXT DELETED BY FORUM TEAM] takes credibility away from power flushing engineers who are genuinely trying to provide a much needed and effective service. Don't bother joining the PFA. Save your money and spend it on promoting your own business."

I'm sure there are some reputable companies who have "registered" with the "association", believing that it gives them some sort of credibility. But the sad reality is that if you search the PFA website for a local power flushing company, you will find several links to the owner of the "association" himself. So it looks as if he's just generating work for himself. Unfortunately, anyone can set themselves up as an "association".

Kamco and Norstrom have lists of power flushing engineers who have bought their pumps on their websites. You're better off looking there for someone.

jonnyb1978

Why do people continue to use British gas. They are a private company using the old name. They are overpriced and have no better qualified gas fiiters etc than what your local fella is down the road. In fact probably worse as they thrive on getting job done asap and onto the next. They will condemn your boiler if they dont supply the parts anymore even though your local plumbing store still does.

Ed311uk

Hi! Hoping you can help. Had a BG power flush with no homecare agreement @ a cost of £633 back in 2006 ! I need a reflush and BG are new saying it's not cover as there was no homecare agreement in place. I am sure a reflush was classed as free as long as the owner stayed the same in the property. Does anyonE have any T&Cs?QUOTE=powerflush;62063647]Hi do
We power flush a lot of central heating systems that British Gas have quoted for and would say at least 50% did not need a power flush or if a power flush was required it was not the cause of the initial fault reported by the homeowner.
Whilst most systems would benefit from a power flush it is not always the cause of the issue and a luxury we can afford.
You can request British Gas to take a water sample of your central heating system which is sent of to Fernox (I think) where the water is analysed and a report issued to confirm what is in the water and if a power flush is recommended.

I assume that British Gas before quoting for a power flush have inspected the central heating circulation pump and balanced the radiators?

Most insurance companies will not cover sludge or sludge related problems as the only real way to remove sludge is by power flushing which when done properly is time consuming.

Power flushing your system will not guarantee to remove cold spots from the radiators if the sludge is compacted, no amount of sludge remover or power flushing will remove it.

Magnetic Filters are great as on going protection after a power flush has been carried out but not as a substitute to a power flush.

If you have any more questions about power flushing or British Gas as I am quite familiar with their terms and conditions please feel free to ask.[/QUOTE]

Ed311uk

powerflush wrote: »

Hi
We power flush a lot of central heating systems that British Gas have quoted for and would say at least 50% did not need a power flush or if a power flush was required it was not the cause of the initial fault reported by the homeowner.
Whilst most systems would benefit from a power flush it is not always the cause of the issue and a luxury we can afford.
You can request British Gas to take a water sample of your central heating system which is sent of to Fernox (I think) where the water is analysed and a report issued to confirm what is in the water and if a power flush is recommended.

I assume that British Gas before quoting for a power flush have inspected the central heating circulation pump and balanced the radiators?

Most insurance companies will not cover sludge or sludge related problems as the only real way to remove sludge is by power flushing which when done properly is time consuming.

Power flushing your system will not guarantee to remove cold spots from the radiators if the sludge is compacted, no amount of sludge remover or power flushing will remove it.

Magnetic Filters are great as on going protection after a power flush has been carried out but not as a substitute to a power flush.

If you have any more questions about power flushing or British Gas as I am quite familiar with their terms and conditions please feel free to ask.

Hi, had a power flush back in 2006 @ the cost off £600 with BG. Now, I need a reflush and BG are saying that the power flush was not with a homecare agreement. I am sure that the power flush with BG allowed a reflush for free? Does anyone have their agreement for a power flush without having a homecare agreement???