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Whilst filling out the new benchmark during the commissioning of a boiler I noticed on the servicing section that there is now a requirement to annually test the concentration of the inhibitor in the system.
Why is fairly obvious, but it’s more the real world how?
Great if you fitted the boiler and always use a particular inhibitor eg Fernox then it’s easy you just get the Fernox test kit and away you go.
However, day to day we attend boilers that we’ve previously had nothing do with so have no idea what inhibitor is in there.
Is there a generic inhibitor testing kit available that isn’t brand specific? I found this article below:
HVP Magazine - https://www.hvpmag.co.uk/Annual-inhibitor-checks-are-vital-for-system-protection-explains-the-HHIC/11131
Now to the real world! If a generic kit isn’t available. What is expected of us as service engineers. Are we expected to either carry multiple test kits which still won’t cover all cases or drain down and refill with your referred inhibitor? Baring in mind they often says not to mix the brand of chemicals.
Seems to me a little impractical in the real world.
Why is fairly obvious, but it’s more the real world how?
Great if you fitted the boiler and always use a particular inhibitor eg Fernox then it’s easy you just get the Fernox test kit and away you go.
However, day to day we attend boilers that we’ve previously had nothing do with so have no idea what inhibitor is in there.
Is there a generic inhibitor testing kit available that isn’t brand specific? I found this article below:
HVP Magazine - https://www.hvpmag.co.uk/Annual-inhibitor-checks-are-vital-for-system-protection-explains-the-HHIC/11131
Now to the real world! If a generic kit isn’t available. What is expected of us as service engineers. Are we expected to either carry multiple test kits which still won’t cover all cases or drain down and refill with your referred inhibitor? Baring in mind they often says not to mix the brand of chemicals.
Seems to me a little impractical in the real world.