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Fernox Boiler Buddy
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treatment products, the Boiler Buddy is a premium quality in-line, high
efficiency magnetic filter with patented flux plates developed for use in
Formula 1 motor racing. Unlike other conventional or magnetic filters,
Boiler Buddy not only traps magnetite to sub-micron levels, it does so
without restricting the water flow, even when full. Boiler Buddy also offers a
unique opportunity for condition monitoring of the system. Its transparent
housing enables the build-up of debris to be observed; acting as an early
warning sign of inherent problems which might result in pumps or valves
seizing and ultimate system failure.
Application
The Boiler Buddy can be connected directly to
22mm
copper pipework using conventional pump connectors (it
is also compatible with
15mm
with the appropriate adapter. Boiler Buddy can be installed vertically or
horizontally. The unit is designed to slot into the space provided after removing a circulator pump when fitting a
condensing boiler into an existing system (ideally it should be fitted on the return close to the boiler itself.) The
off-set inlet and outlet ports enable Boiler Buddy to be fitted flush against a wall in existing pipework. System
cleaning can be undertaken when a Boiler Buddy is installed by simply isolating and removing the unit at the
connection points and power flushing across the connections.
How to install a Boiler Buddy
Boiler Buddy has a transparent body casing so that the build-up of contamination on the core can be observed in
service. It has been designed to be fitted where it can be inspected and removed for cleaning and should be
installed in the central heating return line as close to the boiler as possible. There are a variety of installations but
in general the open-vented system and the sealed system are typical.
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