UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

Magnetic Filters for Central Heating Systems: Adey MagnaClean, Fernox TF1, and System Maintenance
Magnetic filters are now a standard part of any new boiler installation in the UK. Major manufacturers including Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, and Baxi require magnetic filtration as a condition of their extended warranty terms, and Building Regulations Part L encourages low-carbon-resistant heating systems which demand clean water circuits. For heating engineers and plumbers, understanding magnetic filter selection, location, maintenance, and system compatibility is essential day-to-day knowledge.
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July 18, 2026

Central Heating Pumps — Grundfos UPS, Wilo Paco, and Pump Replacement for UK Plumbers
Central Heating Pumps — Grundfos UPS, Wilo Paco, and Pump Replacement for UK Plumbers The circulation pump is the heart of every wet central heating system. When it fails, radiators stay cold, hot water cylinders lose heat-up performance, and combi...
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July 18, 2026

Central Heating Pump Replacement — Circulator Pumps, Wilo, Grundfos, and Salmson for UK Plumbers
A step-by-step trade guide to replacing central heating circulator pumps for UK plumbers. Covers pump identification, Grundfos and Wilo ECM pump selection, head and flow calculations, pump sizing, draining, replacement procedure, and commissioning for sealed and open-vented systems.
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July 18, 2026

Magnetic System Filters — MagnaClean, Fernox TF1, and Central Heating Filtration for UK Plumbers
A complete trade guide to magnetic system filters for UK central heating. Covers how to select between MagnaClean Pro2 and Fernox TF1, BS 7593:2019 requirements, step-by-step installation on the return pipe, annual service procedure, and troubleshooting excessive sludge or flow restriction.
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July 18, 2026

Radiator Valves: Angled, Straight, and Corner — A Trade Guide to Selection, Connection, and Balancing
Radiator valves are among the most frequently replaced components in domestic and commercial heating systems. Every radiator has two — a control valve on the flow side and a lockshield on the return — and choosing the right type depends on pipework configuration, pipe centres, microbore vs standard
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July 18, 2026

Boiler System Chemicals: Inhibitors, Cleaners, Scale Reducers, and Dosing Guide for UK Heating Engineers
Boiler system chemicals are the difference between a heating system that runs efficiently for 20 years and one that chokes on sludge and limescale within five. Warranty requirements, building regulations, and BS 7593 all mandate correct chemical treatment — yet the dosing quantities, product selecti
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July 18, 2026

Expansion Vessels Explained: How to Size, Check, and Replace Them
Expansion Vessels Explained: How to Size, Check, and Replace Them If a sealed heating system keeps losing pressure or the relief valve keeps venting, nine times out of ten the expansion vessel is the problem. It’s one of the most...
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July 18, 2026

Central Heating Circulating Pumps: How to Size, Select, and Replace Them
Central Heating Circulating Pumps: How to Size, Select, and Replace Them The circulating pump is the heart of a wet central heating system. Without it, hot water from the boiler stays put — radiators stay cold, the hot water cylinder...
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July 18, 2026

TRVs Explained: A Heating Engineer's Guide to Thermostatic Radiator Valves
TRVs Explained: A Heating Engineer's Guide to Thermostatic Radiator Valves Thermostatic radiator valves — TRVs — are on every modern domestic heating job. Whether you are fitting a new system, replacing failed valves, or upgrading a property to meet current...
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UK Plumbing & Electrical News

Magnetic Filters for Central Heating Systems: Adey MagnaClean, Fernox TF1, and System Maintenance

Central Heating Pumps — Grundfos UPS, Wilo Paco, and Pump Replacement for UK Plumbers

Central Heating Pump Replacement — Circulator Pumps, Wilo, Grundfos, and Salmson for UK Plumbers

Magnetic System Filters — MagnaClean, Fernox TF1, and Central Heating Filtration for UK Plumbers

Radiator Valves: Angled, Straight, and Corner — A Trade Guide to Selection, Connection, and Balancing

Boiler System Chemicals: Inhibitors, Cleaners, Scale Reducers, and Dosing Guide for UK Heating Engineers

Expansion Vessels Explained: How to Size, Check, and Replace Them

Central Heating Circulating Pumps: How to Size, Select, and Replace Them

TRVs Explained: A Heating Engineer's Guide to Thermostatic Radiator Valves

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