HIP | INHIBITORS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THINK RADIATORS, THINK INHIBITORS Dosing heating systems with inhibitor is crucial for protecting against corrosion. ADEY’s Colin Yearp explains why inhibitor should be at the forefront of your mind at every install, every service and every repair to keep radiators working optimally. *Based on independent research commissioned by ADEY.
WHAT IS INHIBITOR?
Inhibitor is a chemical which creates a protective layer inside radiators, to: ■ keep corrosion at bay ■ lubricate components ■ protect against limescale build-up
HOW DO I CHECK FOR INHIBITOR?
A water test is essential in establishing which chemicals to dose a system with. ADEY ProCheck® produces instant lab-style results on a smartphone, giving a clearer picture of what is going on in the system.
WHEN SHOULD I USE INHIBITOR?
“CHECKING INHIBITOR KEEPS THE SYSTEM WORKING EFFICIENTLY, PROTECTS AGAINST CORROSION AND HELPS REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS”
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When removing or replacing a radiator, carrying out a full or partial drain down, or a system flush, the levels of inhibitor will dramatically reduce. It’s therefore important to check and maintain inhibitor levels at every installation, every service, and every repair or replacement.
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WHY SHOULD I USE INHIBITOR?
Checking inhibitor keeps the system working efficiently, protects against corrosion and helps reduce carbon emissions by up to 7%*. It is also required to adhere to BS7593:2019, Benchmark and Part L of the Building Regulations.
HOW MUCH INHIBITOR SHOULD I USE?
ADEY’s MC1+ Protector is a highly concentrated formula and a 500ml bottle will treat up to 125 litres of water in a system. 98% of UK heating systems use less than 125 litres, so one bottle is all you need in most cases.
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Keep a couple of bottles of inhibitor in your kit so you don’t have to make a new customer appointment or an extra trip to pick up the product.
For more information visit: www.adey.com
