You should only drain central heating system water into the foul water drain or a septic tank.
Never drain system water into road drains or rain water gullies as these go directly into rivers. Never pour water from a central heating system onto the garden or lawn.
With the initial dose, its key to make sure the system water is circulated properly so that the inhibitor is sufficiently mixed. Fernox recommend that you let the system circulate for at least 15 minutes. Also having the system on hot will help speed this up.
Disinfection is a process which destroys or irreversibly inactivates micro-organisms, reducing their numbers to a safe level. Its purpose is to leave a clean water supply. It must be carried out in the following circumstances: During routine annual system maintenance New installations n After major system extensions or alterations After installing underground pipework, except localised repairs which require prior disinfection of components
The Fernox Express Inhibitor Test is available from all major merchants and online plumbing retailers.
