Mindful Domestic DIY #01

Boiler Filter Service …

“How much?” … “about £100 + ‘Special Additive & Treatment £25-30’! What! … That was something like how the telephone conversation went. How hard can it be I thought?

A quick ‘Google’ and (see link at the end) I was in ‘DIY Mode’;

A couple of years ago we had a new boiler fitted and specified (as advised by the plumbing firm) a ‘System Filter’ which will increase the warranty on the boiler to 10 years! But of course that requires an ‘annual service’ … of course
Following the boiler manufacturers own instruction video I proceeded …

Blimey! Yes, it really does work and was very clogged with magnetic debris! (Black Sludge)

I poked a finger into the sludge to try and indicate the depth …

And here it is all cleaned up …

… And re-fitted, bled & checked for leaks

Here’s the ‘Protector Fluid and filter treatment (£17.49)

Total cost materials £17.49 Labour £0.00 Mindful value, sense of achievement and job satisfaction = £Priceless