Modern heating installations are complex mechanical and electronic systems in which basic elements cooperate with numerous additional devices that increase their efficiency. An example of such parts are effective magnetic filters. They have a huge impact on the quality of water flowing through central heating pipes. Discover all the advantages of using this type of devices!
From this article you will learn:
- what is a magnetic filter,
- what application it has,
- why is it worth using magnetic filters in central heating installations?
Magnetic filter - what is it?
A magnetic filter is a device used in water installations to capture impurities - including steel and iron oxides, as well as the resulting corrosion products. Its installation translates into a higher quality of the medium flowing through the system, which obviously extends the life of advanced devices such as pumps, heat exchangers and valves.
Owners of some heating installations decide not to install a magnetic filter and limit themselves only to using an inhibitor. It is a substance added to water to slow down chemical reactions taking place in it. Agents of this type prevent corrosion of metals in the central heating system, but do not stop the process of flushing contaminants from the fittings.
The magnetic filter is a much more effective solution than the anti-corrosion preparation itself. Importantly, it can also be used as an inhibitor dispenser. There is nothing stopping the user from using both of these solutions at the same time. The filter itself also removes products with ferromagnetic properties and other contaminants.
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What is a magnetic filter used for?
Even though heating installations have developed dynamically over time, water is still the cheapest and most universal heating medium. Unfortunately, it is a carrier of various microelements that can damage delicate system components. This relationship can be compared to the negative impact of polluted water on human health and well-being. Therefore, every user should take care of the quality of the medium not only in the water supply system, but also in the heating system.
Many different devices are used to ensure optimal water parameters in the system, among which magnetic filters are particularly important. They are used to capture impurities that cause premature wear of individual elements of the installation. In the absence of air, black magnetite is usually formed there, which partially sinks to the bottom and partially is dispersed by the water flow. If, like corrosive products, it is not captured and removed using magnetic filters, it will settle on valves, pumps and pipes, causing them to clog and reducing the efficiency of the entire system.
Magnetic filter - why is it worth using it in heating installations?
For most installers, the need to install magnetic filters in the installation is obvious and beyond any doubt. However, they often deal with customers who refuse to use these devices. Such decisions are caused primarily by the lack of appropriate knowledge and excessive frugality. So how to convince users to invest in a filter?
The effects of using a magnetic filter speak for themselves. Just a few hours of operation of such a device is enough to see the scale of the problem with the naked eye. An effective way may be to take a photo of the captured magnetic pollutants and present it to the customer. If all these substances remain in the heating system, they will settle on its components, increasing energy consumption and reducing the efficiency of the system.
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As a result of removing the captured magnetic impurities, the filters:
- increase the efficiency of the system - eliminating sediments that impede the flow,
- improve the level of heat dissipation - eliminating the problem of underheated radiators,
- reduce the number of system failures - for example, pump seizures.
The argument in favor of using magnetic filters, which may appeal to your customers, is certainly the economic aspect. Experts estimate that the savings from such an investment reach up to 5 - 6%. This means that the cost of purchasing and installing the device can be paid back in just one heating season.
What magnetic filters should you invest in?
The choice of filter should depend on many different factors, individual for each project. The right decision will ensure effective capture and removal of contaminants and effective operation of the entire installation. As a contractor, you need to know the basic parameters for the correct filter selection, such as:
- water flow rate in pipes,
- diameter of the pipeline on which the filter is to be installed,
- water pressure and temperature, which are important in industrial installations.
Therefore, it can be concluded that for a home installation, it is enough to select a magnetizer with the appropriate thread dimensions. Other parameters - such as flow ranges - exceed the requirements for most products. However, a little more attention should be paid to the selection of filters for an industrial heating system. Not only the properties of the medium must be taken into account, but also the place and method of installation of the devices.
When looking for high-performance filters that capture magnetic impurities and other substances harmful to the installation, pay attention to the Ricom Energy range. You will find its products in the offer of our online wholesaler. The available devices are characterized by the highest quality of workmanship and work efficiency.
The Ricom Energy magnetic filter is equipped with a transparent housing and a strong magnet that captures magnetic impurities. It also has a built-in additional sediment filter, made of stainless steel, and a dirt drain valve. The device's 3-way bypass allows you to clean the insert or replace it without having to turn off the boiler.
The filters available in the Ricom Energy range differ primarily in terms of the power of the boilers for which they can be used. Onninen's offer includes variants for furnaces with a power of 28 and 32 kW. The devices also have different magnet strengths (11,000 - 15,000 NeFeB) and pressure values (3 - 6 bar). They all operate in a wide temperature range (5 - 90 degrees Celsius) and are easy to install.
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According to professionals, a magnetic filter should be included in every new central heating installation. It can significantly increase the system's efficiency while reducing its failure rate. It will be even more important in the case of old heating structures that are subject to modernization. If you are working on such a job, strongly encourage your customers to install a Ricom Energy magnetizer. It will guarantee a longer service life of each heating installation
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