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Aladdin Auto Vents, available from heatandplumb.com, automatically eliminate the gases and air that can build up within radiators; this helps maintain thermal efficiency, reduce fuel requirement and stops the noise of bubbling water and an only too common cold top bar; and eliminates the need to carry out regular bleeding of the radiators.

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Fitting Aladdin Auto Vents helps maintain and run an efficient central heating system by automatically eliminating gas and air from radiators.

• Aladdin Auto Vents helps extend the life of system components as Auto Vents automatically purge air and gases from the radiators which reduces corrosion and sludge. This helps by extending the operational life of pumps and automatic valves
• Aladdin Auto Vents reduces the volume of air/gas in radiators which helps maintain their thermal efficiency, thereby reducing the fuel requirement.

Why do radiators need an Aladdin Auto Vent?

Although a perfectly designed and engineered central heating system should not collect air from outside the closed system this is not always possible:

• New water out of the tap contains about 17% absorbed air by volume, which must be purged from a closed central heating system when it separates
• Not all systems were perfectly designed in the first place, and many systems have been adapted e.g. new radiators fitted
• Many plumbers think that some compression and press-fit plastic fittings can suck in air on the suction side of the pump
• Corrosion in the system, such as inside pressed steel radiators, can result in the formation of gases

Often systems have a problem radiator in which air collects; in many cases the towel rail. The symptoms are a cold top bar and the noise of bubbling water.

Aladdin Auto Vents can be installed in existing central heating systems without draining the system.

• Shut off the two water valves, use the existing manual valve to release the pressure in the radiator, and use a wrench to take out the existing manual valve before installing the Aladdin Auto Vent.
• Open the water valves and the radiator will then bleed itself.
• Fitting Auto Vents on an existing radiator is a simple DIY job.

Aladdin Auto Vents are ideal for new central heating installations.

• The installation of new or replacement radiators requires manually purging the air out of each radiator as the system fills.
• In a system without Aladdin Auto vents it is necessary to regularly purge the radiators for the first two weeks of operation at least.
• Installing Auto Vents on every radiator prior to the fit eliminates this time consuming task as it is done automatically.

An increasing number of professionals believe Aladdin Auto Vents more than pay for themselves in time saved in the new installations process.

The technology behind the product

Aladdin Auto Vent valves are fully automatic, requiring no manual adjustment.

• The valves use high-specification cellulose fibre washers which consistently and quickly expand to close the valve when wet after each automatic purge.
• The innovative Hygroseal™ technology (patent pending) utilises a “dual-seal positive valve closure” which eliminates leaks and extends the working life of the valve.
• A backup safety mechanism is incorporated which closes off the valve at the eventual end of its life.
• Aladdin Auto Vents are guaranteed not to leak for 5 years and have been accredited by the Building Services Research and Information Association.

Aladdin Auto Vents are available from heatandplumb.com