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What are the pros and cons of a magnetic filter?
Is a magnetic filter needed? What is it for and what are the pros and cons?
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"a magnetic filter is a device that collects magnetic debris within a heating system. Rust and corrosion can form in pipes over time, and the subsequent debris will peel off and combine with other debris to form a sludge-like substance
Having a magnetic filter that's regularly maintained will benefit you with long-term savings on energy bills, reduced repair costs and an extended lifespan on your boiler
I don’t actually know of any disadvantages of having one. Defo worth the money. Long term"
Having a magnetic filter that's regularly maintained will benefit you with long-term savings on energy bills, reduced repair costs and an extended lifespan on your boiler
I don’t actually know of any disadvantages of having one. Defo worth the money. Long term"
Answered on 24th Nov 2021 - Member since Nov 2017 -
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"Stops limescale in the property scaling up kettles, showers and all taps"
Answered on 24th Nov 2021 - Member since Jun 2019 -
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"Its debris from central heating ie sludge getting into rads and boiler"
Answered on 6th Dec 2021 - Member since Jun 2020 -
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"A magnetic filter is to protect the boiler from debris within the pipes it filters through the magnetic resonance and needs to be cleaned as part of the annual service. It has no cons"
Answered on 24th Nov 2021 - Member since Apr 2016 -
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"Pro - they can extend a boiler warranty.. they also protect the boiler from magnetite which can cause the boiler heat exchangers and radiators to get blocked...
Con - space can sometimes be an issue installing one.. people never bother getting them cleaned on a yearly service.. certain ones can leak after a few years..."
Con - space can sometimes be an issue installing one.. people never bother getting them cleaned on a yearly service.. certain ones can leak after a few years..."
Answered on 24th Nov 2021 - Member since Aug 2018 -
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"There are no cons, the benefits of a magnetic filter are that they aid with keeping your system clean and protect your boiler."
Answered on 24th Nov 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 -
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"It’s always a thing to have with your boiler. It keeps your boiler healthy keeps all the debris that comes from your heating system entering the boiler. But you need to have it cleaned every time you have your boiler serviced."
Answered on 30th Nov 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 -
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