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How much should it cost to power flush a 7 radiator central heating system, British gas are looking at £700/£800.
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The best way to find out must be to get other quotes, there are lots of companies who advertise this service around the area. Some advertise from £180 but that seems too low to do a decent job.
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Cheers Salmon, I have had a look online and the prices start at £180 and increase to silly money. Hopefully the system will refill and run giving me a bit of time to get it done, if not I will need someone today/tomorrow if anyone can recommend someone,will know within the hour.....fingers crossed
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H.S.S.will hire you a power flusher for £90,if you're savvy enough to do it yourself you know you will be getting a thorough job.
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Cheers Ludwigvan looked at that one, may have to get a few quotes
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Give Eddies gas services a ring on 07855735125 mention my name. Ian.
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How much should it cost to power flush a 7 radiator central heating system, British gas are looking at £700/£800. The question is, does it actually need flushing? And if so, what type of flush do you want? Are there reasons why it needs a flush, ie: cold feed pipework incorrectly configured? If you decide to go with the £180 flush, all I can say is good luck.
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Give Eddies gas services a ring on 07855735125 mention my name. Ian. Cheers Ian
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How much should it cost to power flush a 7 radiator central heating system, British gas are looking at £700/£800. The question is, does it actually need flushing? And if so, what type of flush do you want? Are there reasons why it needs a flush, ie: cold feed pipework incorrectly configured? If you decide to go with the £180 flush, all I can say is good luck. System is configured 100% correct, however the restriction/ blockage is on a joint where the cold feed meets the open vent. This joint is under the bath and access is limited. I have looked at the joint and the job is possible however I'm not a plumber so would leave it to a plumber to do. As for the £180 quote this was via the internet and the first I saw to be able to compare prices against what the gas board quoted, I am not likely to use the cheapest company as I always get four or five quotes for jobs before parting with cash. The system will need a flush as when bleeding the radiators black water is coming out also the old pump was heavily gunked up
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£700/£800 is a joke. It would probably be cheaper to simply buy new rads. They are not outrageously expensive unless you have very exotic fashionable ones.
I routinely remove and replace them when decorating - easier than trying to paint/paper behind them!. It is not hard to do, and I suspect you can do a better job of cleaning the sludge out of them off the wall, outside, by using a little ingenuity.
Saves you a fortune, and you know it's done properly if you've done it yourself!
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£700/£800 is a joke. It would probably be cheaper to simply buy new rads. They are not outrageously expensive unless you have very exotic fashionable ones.
I routinely remove and replace them when decorating - easier than trying to paint/paper behind them!. It is not hard to do, and I suspect you can do a better job of cleaning the sludge out of them off the wall, outside, by using a little ingenuity.
Saves you a fortune, and you know it's done properly if you've done it yourself!
I agree the price quoted is silly and a price I will not be paying. The system is fully working again but will need a flush sooner rather than later.
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Does your system have a header tank?
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£700/£800 is a joke. It would probably be cheaper to simply buy new rads. They are not outrageously expensive unless you have very exotic fashionable ones.
I routinely remove and replace them when decorating - easier than trying to paint/paper behind them!. It is not hard to do, and I suspect you can do a better job of cleaning the sludge out of them off the wall, outside, by using a little ingenuity.
Saves you a fortune, and you know it's done properly if you've done it yourself!
Pmsl advise from an expert.
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however the restriction/ blockage is on a joint where the cold feed meets the open vent. Does your system have a header tank? Erm, what do you think?
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Yes system does have a header tank in the loft.
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