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Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner is non-aggressive and will not harm the system in any way. The recommended time to leave the Sentinel X800 Cleaner in your system is anywhere from 1-20 hours, but to ensure a complete clean, it should be thoroughly drained and flushed from the system before final filling and treating with an inhibitor.
For the most thorough clean, use Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner. For the quickest clean, use Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner in conjunction with a powerflushing machine.
Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner can be added to the system in a number of ways. For open vented systems, dose via the expansion tank during the final fill. For empty sealed systems, add to any convenient point before filling. For full sealed systems, use a Sentinel Dosing Vessel to inject via the filling loop or other access point. Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner is also available in Rapid-Dose aerosol and Concentrate gel formats. It can also be dosed through a powerflushing machine.
Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner can be left in the system for approximately 3-4 weeks.
To complete the cleaning process, you should always drain or flush the system fully to remove all of the debris that Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner has collected or dislodged. If you do not drain the system of this debris, the system will remain dirty.
For domestic markets:
New systems (less than 6 months old) | X300 Cleaner for New Systems |
Old systems (more than 6 months old) | X400 High Performance Cleaner |
Quick clean | X800 Fast Acting Cleaner |
Stubborn debris | Deposit Remover |
For commercial markets:
New systems (less than 6 months old) | X300 Cleaner for New Systems |
Old systems (more than 6 months old) | X400 High Performance Cleaner |
It is not advisable to add an inhibitor at the same time as a cleaner, simply because the cleaner will need to be flushed from the system in order to complete the clean. The inhibitor should be added during the final system fill only after the cleaner and the debris it has removed have been drained from the system and the system flushed. However, if you have already added an inhibitor to a system currently undergoing the cleaning process, there is no detrimental effect to the system or the cleaning process.
Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner can be added to the system in a number of ways. For open vented systems, dose via the expansion tank during the final fill. For empty sealed systems, add to any convenient point before filling. For full sealed systems, use a Sentinel Dosing Vessel to inject via the filling loop or other access point. It can also be dosed through a powerflushing machine.
To complete the cleaning process, you should always drain or flush the system fully to remove all of the debris that Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner has collected or dislodged. If you do not drain the system of this debris, the system will remain dirty.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner on systems over 20 years old.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner on systems with aluminium components.
We recommend the use of Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner for any heating systems older than 6 months to remove sludge and other debris and increase system effectiveness. An ideal opportunity to do this is immediately prior to boiler or other major component replacement.
After a system has been cleaned using Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner and the system has been drained and then thoroughly flushed with fresh water, add Sentinel X100 Inhibitor or Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze during the final fill to protect the system from corrosion and limescale build up in future.
1 litre, 1 300ml aerosol or 1 275ml tube of Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner is sufficient to treat a typical domestic system of up to 10 radiators. Larger systems should be dosed with twice this amount.
Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner shifts built up magnetite, improving the effectiveness of the system, keeping the property warmer and bills lower.
Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner does not require neutralisation. It has an approximately neutral pH and is non-corrosive.
After a system has been cleaned using Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner and the system has been drained and then thoroughly flushed with fresh water, add Sentinel X100 Inhibitor or Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze during the final fill to protect the system from corrosion and limescale build up in future.
Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner uses a unique formula which penetrates, attacks and dissolves limescale, corrosion debris and installation debris so that it can be flushed from the system, preparing it for the addition of inhibitor.
Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner has a ruthlessly efficient formula which shifts built-up magnetite sludge, eliminating cold spots in radiators.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems is used to prepare new central heating systems (6 months old or less) for treatment with inhibitor to prevent future corrosion and limescale build up. Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner is used to revitalise central heating systems older than 6 months which are suffering with issues related to limescale and corrosion debris build up.
Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner quickly removes installation debris from new systems and removes corrosion deposits and scale from older systems, preparing them for treatment with a Sentinel inhibitor.
1 litre of Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner is sufficient to clean a typical system of up to 10 radiators. For larger systems, 2 litres should be used.
Sentinel Deposit Remover is for the removal of stubborn iron oxide and limescale deposits from older central heating systems.
Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner quickly removes installation debris from new systems and removes corrosion deposits and scale from older systems. The formulation was developed especially for use with powerflushing machines to provide a more rapid and effective clean.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner on systems over 20 years old.
It is not recommended to use Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems on systems over 20 years old. A more suitable product for this purpose would be Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner, designed specifically for the problems which affect older systems.
We recommend Sentinel X800 Fast Acting Cleaner for use with powerflushing machines to provide a more rapid and effective clean of new systems during commissioning and older systems during boiler replacement or other major maintenance work. This removes debris from systems and prepares them for treatment with inhibitor.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems can be left in the system for up to 24 hours at running temperature, or up to a week at cold temperature.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner on systems with aluminium components.
Sentinel Deposit Remover can be left in the system for up to 2 hours.
To confirm the correct dosage of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze for corrosion and scale protection, you can check levels using a Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit. A minimum of 20% Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze is required in the system to ensure adequate corrosion and scale inhibition.
Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner shifts built up magnetite sludge which can cause a heating system to be ineffective at heating a property and increasing the likelihood of breakdown.
To complete the cleaning process, you should always drain or flush the system fully to remove all of the debris that Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems has collected or dislodged. If you do not drain the system of this debris, the system will remain dirty.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel Deposit Remover on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
It is perfectly safe, to use Sentinel Deposit Remover on systems over 20 years old. Follow the instructions carefully.
Systems containing aluminium components may be cleaned with Sentinel Deposit Remover. Do not exceed a maximum cleaning time of 2 hours and ensure a thorough flush of the system with fresh water before adding Sentinel X100 Inhibitor during the final fill to establish a stable, neutral pH.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
After a system has been cleaned using Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems and the system has been drained and then thoroughly flushed with fresh water, add Sentinel X100 Inhibitor or Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze during the final fill to protect the system from corrosion and limescale build up in future.
New central heating systems can have installation debris, flux, present inside them which, if left unattended, can create a highly corrosive environment. Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems is a powerful, heavy-duty cleaner to remove these contaminants, preparing the system for protection with a Sentinel inhibitor.
Sentinel Deposit Remover is a powerful, heavy duty cleaner based on organic acid which reacts with, and dissolves magnetite and limescale so that it can flushed from the system.
If you are concerned that the level of protection is not adequate for your requirements, you can check the concentration of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze in the system using the Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit and top up as appropriate. If you would like to increase the concentration of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze in order to strengthen its frost protection properties, please consult the product page for guidance on dosage rate and achieving protection at lower temperatures.
Powerflushing is the process in which a heating system is cleaned using water at high velocity, but at low pressure so that there is no physical damage to the system, but any debris inside it is dislodged and removed from the system. It is recommended for bringing dirty systems back to a cleaner, more efficient state.
Sentinel Deposit Remover should be used for removing highly stubborn deposits which cannot be removed using the other cleaners from the Sentinel range.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems can be added to the system in a number of ways. For open vented systems, dose via the expansion tank during the final fill. For empty sealed systems, add to any convenient point before filling. For full sealed systems, use a Sentinel Dosing Vessel to inject via the filling loop or other access point. It can also be dosed through a powerflushing machine.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems on systems with aluminium components.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze on systems over 20 years old.
Sentinel Deposit Remover can be added to the system in a number of ways. For open vented systems, dose via the expansion tank during the final fill. For empty sealed systems, add to any convenient point before filling. For full sealed systems, use a Sentinel Dosing Vessel to inject via the filling loop or other access point. It can also be dosed through a powerflushing machine.
1 litre of Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems is sufficient to treat a typical domestic system of up to 10 radiators.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems has a powerful cleaning action which removes installation debris, greases, oils and residual flux from new systems, preparing them for protection with an inhibitor such as Sentinel X100 Inhibitor. It also contains ingredients which protect new system metal from flash-rusting during the cleaning procedure, and pre-passivates the metal prior to the final fill.
After a system has been cleaned using Sentinel Deposit Remover and the system has been drained and then thoroughly flushed with fresh water, add Sentinel X100 Inhibitor or Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze during the final fill to protect the system from corrosion and limescale build up in future.
5 litres of Sentinel Deposit Remover is sufficient to clean a typical domestic heating system of up to 10 radiators. For larger systems, 10 litres should be used. For faster cleaning, or with heavily fouled systems, a typical system should also be cleaned with 10 litres.
Sentinel Deposit Remover is ideal for the removal of highly stubborn deposits which can cause poor heat transfer, inefficiency and imbalance within a central heating system.
Sentinel Jetflush 4 is a powerflushing machine, enabling rapid removal of central heating system debris. It provides a more effective clean in a shorter time.
Sentinel X300, X400 and X800 cleaners do not have a shelf life. If the original seal is intact, and the bottle is not damaged, the product should be fit for use.
New central heating system components can quickly fail if care has not been taken to remove installation debris, flux, component greases and storage protection oils. These contaminants can create a highly corrosive environment and should therefore be flushed from the system.
Powerflushing is most commonly required for older systems which are heavily fouled, though a powerflushing machine can be used whenever you need to restore optimum efficiency in a shorter space of time.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems has been designed for use on new systems ideally during commissioning, but also on systems which are up to six months old.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel Jetflush 4 on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
Sentinel Jetflush Survey Test Kit provides everything required to conduct a quick analysis of old, inefficient heating systems, providing recommendations for improving system health.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel Jetflush 4 on systems with aluminium components.
Many of the major international boiler manufacturers insist on the use of quality water treatment products, making specific reference to Sentinel products. We advise that you refer to the installation manual of the boiler in question.
The standard unit dimensions of Sentinel JetFlush Junior are:
Tank Capacity
Max: 20 Litres / Min: 5 Litres
Dimensions
Height: 420mm / Width 420mm / Length 570mm
Weight: Empty: 15kg / Working 44kg
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Alkalinity is a measure of the buffering capacity of water i.e. the ability of water to maintain a stable pH. The pH is an actual measure of how acidic or alkaline water is.
For domestic systems, one litre, one rapid dose, or one 275ml tube of Sentinel X100 Inhibitor is sufficient to treat a typical system of up to 10 radiators (100 litres). Larger domestic systems should be dosed with twice this amount.
It is not advisable to add an inhibitor at the same time as a cleaner, simply because the cleaner will need to be flushed from the system in order to complete the clean. The inhibitor should be added during the final system fill only after the cleaner and the debris it has removed have been drained from the system and the system flushed. However, if you have already added an inhibitor to a system currently undergoing the cleaning process, there is no detrimental effect to the system or the cleaning process.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X100 Inhibitor on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
Sentinel X100 Inhibitor should be left in the system indefinitely.
Sentinel X100 Inhibitor provides protection for clean central heating systems against limescale and corrosion. These are the two main causes of central heating inefficiency.
We advise that where you are adding Sentinel X100 Inhibitor to a system, you drain the system to ensure that Sentinel X100 Inhibitor is the only inhibitor present. This is because we are unable to guarantee the quality of inhibitors produced by other manufacturers and own brands.
The dosage of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze will depend on the level of frost protection required. To achieve the minimum recommended concentration of corrosion and limescale inhibitor whilst protecting from freezing temperatures down to approximately -6°C, 20 litres is recommended for a typical domestic system of up to 10 radiators.
Sentinel X100 does not have a shelf life. If the original seal is intact, and the bottle is not damaged, the product should be fit for use.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X100 Inhibitor on systems with aluminium components.
A simple test performed with a Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit will quickly identify whether or not a system has been correctly dosed and protected with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor.
Sentinel X100 Inhibitor has TripleTech™ Anti-Corrosion Technology, a unique blend of heavy-duty specialist corrosion inhibitors. Since central heating systems are normally made up of a variety of metals, each of these specialist inhibitors provides optimised protection for each metal for unrivalled performance in protecting multi-metal central heating systems. Sentinel X100 Inhibitor also contains specially formulated technology to control scale and several buffer systems to maintain the stability of the pH of the system water.
We cannot guarantee that Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit will detect other brands of inhibitor as chemical formulations can differ greatly between both branded and non-branded products. If you are unsure of whether a system has been treated, it is best to drain the system and add fresh Sentinel X100 Inhibitor.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X100 Inhibitor in systems over 20 years old.
Once a system has been prepared using one of the cleaners from the Sentinel cleaning range and then thoroughly flushed, it should be protected with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor during the final fill to prevent the occurrence of limescale build up or corrosion.
Sentinel X100 Inhibitor provides protection for clean central heating systems against limescale and corrosion, the two main causes of heating inefficiency and failure.
Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor has been specially developed to protect standalone water-filled electric towel rails or for topping up inhibitor levels on indirect heating systems already treated with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor on systems with aluminium components.
Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor provides protection for all water-filled towel rails against limescale and corrosion.
Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor contains a unique blend of heavy-duty specialist corrosion inhibitors and specially formulated technology to control scale in electric stand alone towel rails.
Towel rails are particularly vulnerable to developing pin-hole leaks caused by corrosion of their inner surfaces. Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor has been specially designed to protect towel rails against this corrosion.
Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor comes with its own special adaptor for dosing.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
Sentinel X100 Towel Rail Inhibitor should be left in the system indefinitely.
Many of the major international boiler manufacturers insist on the use of quality water treatment products, making specific reference to Sentinel products. We advise that you refer to the installation manual of the boiler in question.
We advise that where you are adding Sentinel X100 Inhibitor to a system, you drain the system to ensure that Sentinel X100 Inhibitor is the only inhibitor present. This is because we are unable to guarantee the quality of inhibitors produced by other manufacturers and own brands.
After dosing a system with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor, we recommend using a Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit to confirm that the concentration level is adequate for protection, followed by an annual concentration check during boiler service.
We recommend checking the concentration levels of Sentinel X100 Inhibitor at the annual boiler service to ensure maintained protection. Levels can be checked using a Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit and the system topped up as appropriate.
To confirm the correct dosage of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze for corrosion and scale protection, you can check levels using a Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit. A minimum of 20% Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze is required in the system to ensure adequate corrosion and scale inhibition.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze on systems with aluminium components.
If you are concerned that the level of protection is not adequate for your requirements, you can check the concentration of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze in the system using the Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit and top up as appropriate. If you would like to increase the concentration of Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze in order to strengthen its frost protection properties, please consult the product page for guidance on dosage rate and achieving protection at lower temperatures.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze can be added to the system in a number of ways. For open vented systems, dose via the expansion tank during the final fill. For empty sealed systems, add to any convenient point before filling. For full sealed systems, use a Sentinel Dosing Vessel to inject via the filling loop or other access point.
Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze protects all system metals against corrosion and protects the system against limescale build-up using the same unique blend of corrosion inhibitors as Sentinel X100 Inhibitor. It also has the added benefit of protection for heating systems against low temperatures.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze on systems over 20 years old.
Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze is ideal for properties which are vulnerable to freezing temperatures. This could be a holiday home, left unoccupied in the winter months, or it may be a geographically exposed property where freezing temperatures are not uncommon.
Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze provides protection against limescale, corrosion and freezing, making it ideal for properties such as holiday homes which may be laid up for the winter and may be vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze is designed to prevent system water from freezing whilst protecting against limescale build-up and corrosion, the two main causes of heating inefficiency.
This will vary depending on how well corrosion is managed in the system.
The mains adaptor provided with the system would require a local 13 amp three pin socket.
Memory in the logger provides storage in excess of 10 years.
This would depend on the pipework arrangement of the system. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Closed commercial applications in water based thermal systems.
It would depend on the size/complexity of the system. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
The minimum pipe diameter for installation is 25mm.
Full installation instructions are provided with the unit. A live-action video showing this process is also available.
Sentinel KalGUARD uses an electrolytic process to prevent limescale encrustation for commercial properties. The independently-proven technology uses electrochemical phemonena to impart a tiny amount of soluble zinc which interferes with the crystal structure of scale-forming water hardness minerals so that they cannot form a hard, tenacious scale inside pipework or appliances when the water is heated.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel KalGUARD on systems with aluminium components.
Sentinel KalGUARD provides a low-maintenance, environmentally-friendly solution to preventing expensive, potentially unhygienic limescale deposits. Where it replaces a brine water softener, Sentinel KalGUARD can deliver an ROI in around 12 months.
The anode of the Sentinel KalGUARD system can have a life expectancy of 10-12 years, though this could be impacted by usage levels. For further advice, please enquire on 01928588330.
The dimensions of the Sentinel KalGUARD vary depending on the unit size required for your site. A site survey can be conducted to establish the water volume usage and required unit size; please enquire on 01928588330 for more information.
The guarantee period on a Sentinel KalGUARD system is 12 months. However, following commissioning by a Sentinel Service Technician, this is extended to 24 months and where an ongoing service package is agreed, the warranty period is further extended to 36 months.
Sentinel X400 High Performance Cleaner shifts built up magnetite sludge which can cause a heating system to be ineffective at heating a property and increasing the likelihood of breakdown.
To complete the cleaning process, you should always drain or flush the system fully to remove all of the debris that Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems has collected or dislodged. If you do not drain the system of this debris, the system will remain dirty.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze on systems with aluminium components.
After a system has been cleaned using Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems and the system has been drained and then thoroughly flushed with fresh water, add Sentinel X100 Inhibitor or Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze during the final fill to protect the system from corrosion and limescale build up in future.
New central heating systems can have installation debris, flux, present inside them which, if left unattended, can create a highly corrosive environment. Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems is a powerful, heavy-duty cleaner to remove these contaminants, preparing the system for protection with a Sentinel inhibitor.
Condensate discharge requirements (whether neutralised or not) need to be in compliance with relevant prevailing local Standards (for example BS EN 15417) and these should be checked before installation.
Sentinel Condensafe C4000 unit contains a granulated alkaline medium which actively neutralises acidic condensate from condensing boilers in small commercial or civic properties.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
Yes, the KalGUARD kit is supplied with an electronic controller unit that requires a standard single phase power supply.
When operating a condensing boiler in a small commercial or civic property, to minimise the environmental impact of its condensate discharge.
Condensate discharge requirements (whether neutralised or not) need to be in compliance with relevant prevailing local Standards (for example BS EN 15417) and these should be checked before installation.
Sentinel SystemCheck provides independent laboratory analysis of mains and system water to ensure proper cleaning of the system has been undertaken and correct treatment with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor. The kit comes with everything you need to provide water samples for analysis and a pre-paid postage envelope for dispatch. The SystemCheck service will then provide a full report of results and recommendations by email.
Following the installation of a KalGUARD, we recommend contacting us to arrange commissioning by a Sentinel Service Technician. This extends the warranty from 12 to 24 months. If your maintenance resources are limited, it may also be advisable to agree an ongoing service package with Sentinel, under which the unit will be periodically checked and maintained. This extends the warranty period to a full 36 months.
The size of the KalGUARD unit required depends on water usage and system configuration. A site survey can be conducted to establish the available space and required unit size; please enquire on 01928588330 for more information.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems has a powerful cleaning action which removes installation debris, greases, oils and residual flux from new systems, preparing them for protection with an inhibitor such as Sentinel X100 Inhibitor. It also contains ingredients which protect new system metal from flash-rusting during the cleaning procedure, and pre-passivates the metal prior to the final fill.
Sentinel Condensafe C4000 is an instantly-effective, economical solution for protecting septic tanks and sewers against the release of acidic discharge from condensing boilers. It is suitable for all types of small commercial condensing boilers.
The neutralisation medium in the Sentinel Condensafe C4000 will need replacing periodically.
If you are responsible for a facility in a hard water area, the installation of a Sentinel KalGUARD system can prolong system and appliance life and improve energy efficiency. This contributes not only towards achieving Carbon Reduction Commitment goals but can also reduce running and descaling costs. Where it replaces a brine water softener, Sentinel KalGUARD can deliver an ROI in around 12 months.
Sentinel Condensafe C4000 enables small commercial or civic premises discharging boiler condensate do so in an environmentally responsible way.
It is perfectly safe to install Sentinel KalGUARD on systems over 20 years old.
New central heating system components can quickly fail if care has not been taken to remove installation debris, flux, component greases and storage protection oils. These contaminants can create a highly corrosive environment and should therefore be flushed from the system.
Almost two thirds of the UK is supplied with ‘hard’ mains water which, when heated, deposits limescale onto internal surfaces of pipework and the heat transfer sufaces of boilers, and other appliances. These deposits compromise the efficiency of water-heating appliances and systems, making them ultimately more expensive to run. Limescale is also unattractive when encrusted onto shower heads and taps and can be unhygienic, providing places for bacteria to hide.
Sentinel X300 Cleaner for New Systems has been designed for use on new systems ideally during commissioning, but also on systems which are up to six months old.
The dimensions of a Sentinel Condensafe C4000 unit are:
A simple test performed with a Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit will quickly identify whether or not a system has been correctly dosed and protected with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor.
Each kit contains two types of tablet which when mixed together with the appropriate test volume of system water will identify through colour match whether Sentinel X100 Inhibitor levels in a system are adequate.
A Sentinel X100 Test Kit will indicate whether a system has been sufficiently treated with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor to protect it against corrosion and limescale. A SystemCheck will provide an independent laboratory confirmation that a system has been properly cleaned and then protected using Sentinel water treatment chemicals.
Sentinel SystemCheck provides independent laboratory analysis of mains and system water to ensure proper cleaning of the system has been undertaken and correct treatment with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor. The kit comes with everything you need to provide water samples for analysis and a pre-paid postage envelope for dispatch. The SystemCheck service will then provide a full report of results and recommendations by email.
It is perfectly safe to use a Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit on a system over 20 years old.
If the Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit shows that inhibitor levels are insufficient, top up the system with extra Sentinel X100 Inhibitor and re-test. If the test shows that inhibitor levels are sufficient for protection, re-test at the annual boiler service or following any maintenance work to ensure continued protection.
Sentinel Jetflush Survey Test Kit provides everything required to conduct a quick analysis of old, inefficient heating systems, providing recommendations for improving system health.
By using the tools and processes provided in the Sentinel Jetflush Survey Test Kit, you can generate an assessment of the system health before and after the powerflushing process, clearly highlighting the difference to the householder.
Guide: powerflushing processWe recommend the use of Sentinel Jetflush Survey Test Kit before and after powerflushing a system in order show the householder proof of a successful cleaning process.
After using the Sentinel Jetflush Survey Test Kit, the cleaned system should be treated with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor to protect against scale and corrosion build-up re-occurring.
Sentinel Jetflush Survey Test Kit enables quick identification of problem areas on old, inefficient heating systems, highlighting anywhere that scale or corrosion debris has built up.
We cannot guarantee that Sentinel X100 Quick Test Kit will detect other brands of inhibitor as chemical formulations can differ greatly between both branded and non-branded products. If you are unsure of whether a system has been treated, it is best to drain the system and add fresh Sentinel X100 Inhibitor.
Sentinel SolarCheck Test Kit comes with everything you need to determine the frost protection level, thermal performance, orientation, and glycol degradation of solar thermal collector systems.
Sentinel SolarCheck Test Kit comes with the following items for use during installation and maintenance checks of solar thermal systems.
The test kit is also supplied with a CD that contains full user instructions.
Sentinel SolarCheck Test Kit should be used during installation and maintenance checks on solar thermal systems.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel SolarCheck Test Kit on systems over 20 years old.
What are the next steps after using Sentinel SolarCheck Test Kit?
It is essential during installation and maintenance of solar thermal circuits to monitor factors such as thermal performance, frost protection and the condition of the glycol. Progressive degradation of the thermal fluid will occur after several years in the system and will eventually need replacing. Sentinel SolarCheck Test Kit allows you to determine the condition of the fluid and determine exactly when its replacement is required.
The FrostCheck Test Kit is supplied in a compact, durable plastic case and contains the tools which allow you to measure the concentration and health of the glycol based heat transfer fluid in the system. It also contains an infrared thermometer so that the correct thermal emission of the heating system can be checked.
Sentinel R700 Test Kit provides confirmation that microbiological contamination has been eliminated from a ground or air source heat pump system during commissioning procedure for new systems, ongoing service maintenance or the cleaning of fouled systems. Use of the Sentinel R700 Test Kit will also establish and check the correct level of Sentinel R700.
Once a system has been treated with Sentinel R700 Sanitiser and Biocide and proper levels have been confirmed using the Sentinel R700 Test Kit, it is important to check levels periodically to ensure ongoing protection.
Sentinel R700 Test Kit comes with dipslides to check the level of bacteria and fungi within the the contaminated and subsequently sanitised system and test strips to enable you to confirm the correct concentration of Sentinel R700 Sanitiser and Biocide in the system for ongoing protection.
Heat pump systems may suffer from problems caused by the growth of bacteria and fungi. Typically, the efficient operation of a system may be disrupted by slimes and organic matter causing blockages, unpleasant smells and corrosion. Sentinel R700 Test Kit enables you to confirm the successful elimination of such contamination and ensure the correct level of Sentinel R700 Sanitiser and Biocide for ongoing protection.
Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit contains everything required to undertake installation validation checks and ongoing monitoring of ground source or air source heat pump glycol-based heat transfer fluids (brines).
Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit should be used for installation and servicing checks on the glycol-based heat transfer fluid of ground and air source heat pump systems.
It is vital that during installation and commissioning of a heat pump system, the concentration of glycol in the heat transfer fluid is correct. Thereafter, during routine service visits it is important to continue to monitor the condition of the thermal fluid for degradation. Progressive degradation will occur after several years in the system and the fluid will eventually need replacing. The test kit allows you to determine exactly when the replacement is required. The kit also allows the performance of the system to be measured.
The Sentinel FrostCheck Test Kit comes with a printable report form. Once completed, this survey will represent a service record for the heat transfer fluid and prompt any further action that may need to be taken.
Sentinel R700 Test Kit should be used at the commissioning of new air or ground source heat pump systems and during its annual service. It should also be used during the cleaning of fouled systems.
For those who want or need confirmation of a job well done where central heating system cleaning and commissioning are concerned, use of a Sentinel SystemCheck ensures an independent report that a central heating system has been correctly cleaned and protected with Sentinel X100 Inhibitor.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel SystemCheck on systems over 20 years old.
When dosed into a central heating system, Sentinel Leak Sealer stops leaks from minor perforations (pinholes) in pipes and radiators. It becomes fully dispersed throughout the water in the system and when it encounters a very small pinhole leak, it dries to form a soft seal. It has little mechanical strength and can therefore only seal pinholes. It works best when added to the system when it is in service because the heat of the surface metal at a pinhole leak serves to coalesce and dry the seal.
Sentinel Leak Sealer works by forming a soft seal over pinhole leaks inside the system.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel Leak Sealer on systems with standard plastic plumbing pipework.
1 litre or 1 400ml aerosol of Sentinel Leak Sealer is sufficient to treat a typical domestic system of up to 10 radiators.
Sentinel Seal X can be used in day to day joinery for sealing fittings and joints or in emergency situations to temporarily repair a leaking pipe. Seal X should not be used on pipes carrying drinking water.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel Leak Sealer on systems with aluminium components.
It is perfectly safe to add Sentinel X100 Inhibitor at the same time as Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer.
Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer gently removes the slight layers of deposit or limescale on heat transfer surfaces and alters the flow characteristics of the system water which together eliminates the cause of boiler noise.
Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer can be added to the system in a number of ways. For sealed systems use a by-pass feeder or a Sentinel Dosing Vessel to dose via the F&E cistern. For empty sealed systems, add to any convenient point before filling. For full sealed systems, use a Sentinel Dosing vessel to inject via the filling loop or other access point. Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer is also available in Rapid-Dose aerosol and Concentrate gel formats.
Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer eliminates boiler noise caused by a thin layer of deposit on the heat exchanger.
For domestic systems, 1 litre of Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer is sufficient to treat a typical system of up to 10 radiators. Larger systems should be dosed with twice this amount.
For commercial systems, Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer litre formulation should be dosed at should be dosed at 1% of system volume.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer in systems over 20 years old.
Yes. Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer can be topped up if the system water needs to be replenished, or if complete eradication of the boiler noise has not been achieved.
Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer is a highly successful treatment for curing boiler noise caused by a thin layer of limescale or other deposit on the boiler heat exchanger surface. Treating boiler noise caused by deposits with Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer will also help to restore boiler efficiency.
Sentinel Leak Sealer is ideal for use when minor leaks don’t warrant immediate repair. For instance, you may notice a weeping joint or some minor pinhole corrosion.
When investigation into boiler noise indicates that a thin layer of limescale or other deposit is the cause, rather than mechanical or design faults, Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer is a gentle but still highly effective solution.
It is perfectly safe to use Sentinel X200 Noise Reducer on systems with aluminium components.
In the first instance, please check the Product Fact Sheet (available via the corresponding product page) for information about the scent and consistency of the product in question. If you still suspect that the product does not look as it should, we recommend that you contact the re-seller directly. Unfortunately, Sentinel cannot accept any responsibility for products sold by third parties as we cannot guarantee that the product is a legitimate Sentinel product which has been stored and transported properly.
For a list of recommended online sellers, please check the Where to Buy page.
Sentinel products are non-hazardous, non-toxic and do not contain any toxic ingredients. However, as with all chemicals, they should be stored and handled as recommended and should not be ingested.
The Sentinel products which contain glycol are Sentinel X500 Inhibited Antifreeze, Sentinel R100 Solar Thermal Fluid, Sentinel R500 Heat Transfer Fluid, Sentinel R500C Thermal Fluid Concentrate and Sentinel R600 Heat Transfer Fluid.
All Sentinel products in the heating category are safe for use in the heating circuit of a combination boiler system.
The filling loop stop valve connects the filling loop hose with the system. It is normally located under the boiler and we advise consulting the boiler manual if you are unsure.
There is usually a pressure gauge on the boiler. If you are unsure, please consult the boiler manual.
In their concentrated form, Sentinel’s cleaners and inhibitors have been independently tested to be inherently and ultimately biodegradable according to OECD Guideline No. 302B (1992) “Inherent Biodegradability: Modified Zahn-Wellens/EMPA Test”, EEC Commission Directive 87/302/EEC and US EPA Fate, Transport and Transformation Test Guidelines OPPTS 835.3200. Consequently, the discharge of our products when diluted to recommended system water concentrations have negligible environmental impact.
Many of the major international boiler manufacturers insist on the use of quality water treatment products, making specific reference to Sentinel products. We advise that you refer to the installation manual of the boiler in question.
To discuss requests such as training days, please contact your local Sentinel representative in the first instance.
When you purchase a Sentinel product, you not only receive a high quality product with superior performance, you also get 25 years of expertise and innovation. We are dedicated to providing superior service and support. You can find out more about our history and our vision in the About Us section of the site.
About UsFor a full guide of our UK field representatives, domestic and commercial, please check the About Us section.
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About UsIf in doubt over pipework arrangement, consult the boiler manual. Do not dose additives unless you are sure.
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