Why wouldn't you fit a new Boiler with a Magnetic Filter?

[berks1234]

Magnetic Filters are now Part of regs.

Kendor Plumbers Merchants in Leicester Now Stocking BoilerMag Boiler Filter Part L Packs - BoilerMag

 

[lame plumber]

Magnetic Filters are now Part of regs.

Kendor Plumbers Merchants in Leicester Now Stocking BoilerMag Boiler Filter Part L Packs - BoilerMag

not the regs in Devon commonsense and MFIs apply down here,don't believe everything a merchant advertises, Trading Standards might like to look at that ad

 

[jtsplumbing]

Don't think that is quite correct ! the part that complies with part L is the cleaner & Inhibitor. The filter is not yet part of building regs.

 

[SmokeyJ]

The way I read it, 'Can also be fitted' not 'must be fitted' so not compulsory to fit unless MI's state so.

 

[lame plumber]

Don't think that is quite correct ! the part that complies with part L is the cleaner & Inhibitor. The filter is not yet part of building regs.

close enough to Devon, so we can both agree on this one and not fall into a trap set by cheeky merchants conning us into to fitting stuff that isnt needed

 

[jtsplumbing]

close enough to Devon, so we can both agree on this one and not fall into a trap set by cheeky merchants conning us into to fitting stuff that isnt needed

I'm still in Devon, but close enough to throw a stone over the river into the land of make believe ! :1eye:

 

[berks1234]

I agree, as it's a bit of a grey area.

But it's supposed to be in recent update to the Part L Domestic and Heating regs.

Is it required or not?

Maybe I should speak to them to get the official word.

 

[newcastle phill]

Part L is concerned with energy efficiency. systems must be cleaned in accordance with bs7593
Nowhere does it state in part L or 7593 how to powerflush or that a filter must be fitted.
Side note - its generally accepted a power flush device is the easiest way to clean, but you can use a hose on a tap if it cleans to the standard.
but nowhere does it state a powerflush must be done, it states cleaned thoroughly
And It is not mandatory to fit a filter either - even though some manufacturers may extend Guarantees or stipulate fitment.
The benchmarks ask what cleaner and inhibitor was used and if fitted what filter

In answer to above post - no it isnt and no it isnt and it isnt grey either
Download part L and 7593 and have a read lol

 

[REDSAW]

this is a load of bull, take it away and just ask yourself what building regs state and the customer wants to pay!

they and no one can tell the customer what to spend if they dont want it.
it will never be a mandatory part of any regs. end of.

 

[newcastle phill]

And dont believe what merchants say - most are failed used car salesmen...