23/07/2023
Traditionally in the UK we use chemical corrosion inhibitors in an attempt to reduce corrosion within our central heating systems. The main issue with this approach is that it is difficult to dose a system correctly when the volume of water within that system is not known. As a result, most systems get 1 bottle whereas a larger system might get 2 bottles! As the years go by, the systems get partially drained, refilled, might get more chemicals of one type or another, or might not! In order for these chemical additives to work as intended, they should not be mixed and should be closely monitored to ensure that they remain present in the system at the correct concentration. Unfortunately, this simply does not happen.
Underdosing of corrosion inhibitors may lead to localised corrosion and pitting of metals within your system. Overdosing may affect rubber and plastic components within your boiler and/or heating system, leading to leaks and the premature failure of components such as diverter valves and expansion vessels. Not surprisingly, the majority of boiler breakdowns in the UK are as a direct result of poor central heating water quality.
We are now filling our systems to meet the stringent standards of the German VDI 2035 directive. To achieve perfect results, this involves the use of a mixed bed resin filling unit through which salts and minerals are removed from your fill water. This process reduces the electrical conductivity of the water to the point where galvanic corrosion is incredibly unlikely to occur, even in the presence of oxygen. We are then able to easily and accurately monitor the quality of your system water during your annual boiler service to ensure that the electrical conductivity, pH, total hardness and iron content remain within certain parameters.
No more guessing. No more unknown, toxic, chemical soup! Just perfectly clean, non corrosive water to ensure the long life of your new boiler!
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