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Knowledge: Product profi le
Boiling point
Steve McAllorum, sales director at Eclipse Magnetics, gives an insight into how
magnetic fi lters can improve the effi ciency and lower carbon emissions of any
heating system
he majority of sludge in a central heating system is ferrous
in nature and therefore magnetic fi ltration is one of the
most effective ways of removing it. Left unchecked it
can result in underperformance of the system and even
blockages in the heat-exchangers, pumps and radiators as well as poor
circulation, radiator cold spots and corrosion.
Conversely, fi tting magnetic fi ltration can improve energy
effi ciency by up to 6 percent and reduce maintenance, whilst
signifi cantly extending boiler life.
A critical element of an effective fi lter is design of the magnetic
core, as it is vitally important that the water in the system fl ows around
the core in such a way that the high performance magnet is able to
collect the maximum amount of black iron oxide.
One such product is Eclipse’s Dual Flow Technology which is
designed to ensure maximum exposure to the magnetic core thus
ensuring most contamination is collected on the fi rst pass.
As water circulates through the BoilerMag, black iron oxide
contamination is attracted to the magnetic rod and is removed. The
design of the magnetic core and high intensity magnet removes even
the smallest particles.
Cleaning is easy by simply removing the contaminated cartridge
from the bowl. The attracted contamination can then be quickly and
easily removed.
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Fitting magnetic fi ltration can improve
energy effi ciency by up to 6 percent and
reduce maintenance, whilst signifi cantly
extending boiler life
As not all contaminants are ferrous, so we incorporate a specially
designed non-block mesh barrier to ensure that non-magnetic debris is
also captured, in addition to the iron oxide.
Feedback from installers is that ease and speed of installation is
a major factor why they like the product, partly because of its ability
to fi t all standard pipe sizes and its 360° adjustment enabling it to be
fi tted to any angle of pipework. It is designed so it can be fi tted in-line
without having to adjust pipework. Installers like a product they can
trust and one that is going to be valued by their customers, which is
why we back it up with a three year guarantee.
Heavy metal: As water circulates through the BoilerMag, ferrous sludge is
removed via magnetic fi ltration, says the product’s manufacturer Eclipse
Magnetic
With signifi cant benefi ts in terms of energy effi ciency and cost
effectiveness to install, high performance magnetic fi ltration is an
excellent way of optimising the effi ciency of a central heating system.
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