Flush EK radiators?

Safetytrousers · 6 Jul 2017 at 14:19

Do I need to flush a new EK radiator? I guess I do but would like to know if I needn't bother.
Also would water put through my water filter (which does work well as I discovered when my tap water went very cloudy) be OK to do the flushing?

Brizzles · 6 Jul 2017 at 14:56

I would always flush a new radiator.

Hot water with a splash of white/clear vinegar will remove most debris, do this a couple of times or until it just comes out clear.

Then a final flush with distilled water.

Doug2507 · 6 Jul 2017 at 18:39

Even though ek rads are good, every one I've flushed has had particles wash out.

VKleita · 6 Jul 2017 at 19:55

Doug2507 said:
Even though ek rads are good, every one I've flushed has had particles wash out.

+1

EK have had a few quality control issues recently, always better to be safe than sorry anyway.

HoneyBadger · 6 Jul 2017 at 20:12

VKleita said:
+1

EK have had a few quality control issues recently, always better to be safe than sorry anyway.

Yep. EK quality has gone down the toilet these days, Alphacool are better but rads need flushing also. I have a spare pump with filters in. Just connect it to the loop and leave it for 24 hours.

mods1965 · 6 Jul 2017 at 21:23

I always flush my EK rads. Hot water and distilled. The was based on advice given on this forum in the past and while it might not actually be needed, it does not hurt to do it.