As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

Or just a gimmick?

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Cordless Crazy wrote:
As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

Or just a gimmick?

Just the name tells me to stay well clear...

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Thats wot I thought until I found out it is made by Fernox.

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Cordless Crazy wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) Wrote:
In article ,
Cordless Crazy wrote:
As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

Or just a gimmick?

Just the name tells me to stay well clear...

Thats wot I thought until I found out it is made by Fernox.

Right. Generally, their products are good. Wonder why they chose such a
naff name? Or perhaps they don't make it but simply sell it?

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Cordless Crazy wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) Wrote:
In article ,
Cordless Crazy wrote:
As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

Or just a gimmick?

Just the name tells me to stay well clear...

Thats wot I thought until I found out it is made by Fernox.

Right. Generally, their products are good. Wonder why they chose such a
naff name? Or perhaps they don't make it but simply sell it?


Sounds excessively American

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As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

The Magnaclean works and is very good.

"Cordless Crazy" wrote

As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

Or just a gimmick?

I fitted a MagnaClean at the weekend - 1970s system, full of crap and sludge
despite numerous flushes, rad removal etc.
The magnetite floating around in my system is definitely magnetic (tested on
a fridge magnet to be sure!?) so don't see why they shouldn't work.

In my case I intend to replace boiler/upgrade shortly, so am doing anything
possible to clear out crap.

Pros/Cons Boiler Buddy/MagnaClean

Comparing the 2..........

Similar price £70-75 + VAT
MagnaClean easier to service IMO (don't need to take device out of line,
just valve off and unscrew lid)
Boiler Buddy is transparent so you should be able to see the condition
without opening.
Boiler Buddy will fit in place of existing pump if you are going for boiler
upgrade with integral pump then this is probably good.
MagnaClean is bulkier as it stands away from the installed pipework rather
than in line.
If the MC is installed in an existing vertical line, it will be laid at an
angle which means even more room is needed alongside it to withdraw the
magnetic core.
BB has more internal "parts" to dismantle/clean.

Haven't opened the MC yet so can't comment on effectiveness.

HTH

Phil

TheScullster wrote:
Haven't opened the MC yet so can't comment on effectiveness.


Do let us know, please!

MBQ

Cheers Phil. Any idea where I can pick a Magnaclean or a Boiler Buddy up for under £85?

"Cordless Crazy" wrote
Cheers Phil. Any idea where I can pick a Magnaclean or a Boiler Buddy
up for under £85?

Got my MC from Danbys, Plumbers Merchants in Hull - £71.99 + VAT
IIRC, PTS sell the Boiler Buddy for about £74 + VAT

The manufacturers Adey/Fernox will give distributor names

Phil

TheScullster wrote:
"Cordless Crazy" wrote
Cheers Phil. Any idea where I can pick a Magnaclean or a Boiler Buddy
up for under £85?

Got my MC from Danbys, Plumbers Merchants in Hull - £71.99 + VAT
IIRC, PTS sell the Boiler Buddy for about £74 + VAT

The manufacturers Adey/Fernox will give distributor names

Phil

Seems a silly price for something you could make for a tenner.

NT

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TheScullster wrote:
"Cordless Crazy" wrote
Cheers Phil. Any idea where I can pick a Magnaclean or a Boiler Buddy
up for under £85?

Got my MC from Danbys, Plumbers Merchants in Hull - £71.99 + VAT
IIRC, PTS sell the Boiler Buddy for about £74 + VAT

The manufacturers Adey/Fernox will give distributor names

Phil

Seems a silly price for something you could make for a tenner.

Think the tenner wrapped round the pipe will work as well.

There's no substitute for starting with a clean system and using the
correct inhibitor.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"Cordless Crazy" wrote

As the title suggest. Boiler Buddy -

Any good?

Worth the investment?

Better than Maganaclean?

Or just a gimmick?

I fitted a MagnaClean at the weekend - 1970s system, full of crap and
sludge despite numerous flushes, rad removal etc.
The magnetite floating around in my system is definitely magnetic (tested
on a fridge magnet to be sure!?) so don't see why they shouldn't work.

In my case I intend to replace boiler/upgrade shortly, so am doing
anything possible to clear out crap.

Pros/Cons Boiler Buddy/MagnaClean

Comparing the 2..........

Similar price £70-75 + VAT
MagnaClean easier to service IMO (don't need to take device out of line,
just valve off and unscrew lid)
Boiler Buddy is transparent so you should be able to see the condition
without opening.
Boiler Buddy will fit in place of existing pump if you are going for
boiler upgrade with integral pump then this is probably good.
MagnaClean is bulkier as it stands away from the installed pipework rather
than in line.
If the MC is installed in an existing vertical line, it will be laid at an
angle which means even more room is needed alongside it to withdraw the
magnetic core.
BB has more internal "parts" to dismantle/clean.

Haven't opened the MC yet so can't comment on effectiveness.

You will see a build up within hours on installing the Magnaclean, well if
you have the heating on of course, which in this weather you may not.

Best you check now and each month until the water is clean, then once a year
at service time.