Sludge Build up in Central Heating Radiators & Components

Do YOU live in SLUDGEVILLE?

In an unprotected domestic central heating system a silent damaging chemical reaction can be taking place. 

The reaction is summed up by the formula: 3 Fe(s) + 2 O₂(g) =  FeO·Fe₂O₃(s) (Magnetite)

Now to me that looks to be so complex as to be beyond boring. But its boring a large hole in your wallet. 

Your central heating water will in the presence of oxygen form a magnetite sludge.

Even in closed systems where a pressure vessel is fitted minor leaks resulting in the need to top up the pressure will introduce oxygen into the system.

 

And it gets worse:

Its other physical effect is to act like a liquid sandpaper pumping around your pipes causing pinholes in radiators and sandblasting all the other components. This accelerates the reaction and your home heating system becomes SLUDGEVILLE! 
It could be that a pipework alteration is required to stop the ingress of air.

The solution before your Central Heating Circulation Pump fails and or Radiators start pinholing - Contact Us. to arrange a visit to pinpoint whats causing the problem, to advise on a permanent remedy, to access what Fernox Flushing Program would suit and 
 provide a free Quotation 
for all the above.