Abstract: An in-line fitment for connection of a filter to a pipe includes first and second fluid-carrying portions and a non-fluid-carrying spacer. Each fluid-carrying portion includes a socket for receiving an open end of a pipe and a connector for connection of the filter. A screw compression fitting is provided on each of the sockets of the first and second fluid-carrying portions for forming a sealed connection with the open ends of the pipe. The socket of the first fluid-carrying portion has a pipe receiving depth greater than that of the socket of the second fluid-carrying portion for enabling movement of the fitment parallel to the pipe when engaged with one of the open ends of the pipe. The sockets of the first and second fluid-carrying portions are positioned on a common axis and facing away from each other when the fluid-carrying portions are linked by the spacer.

Abstract: A magnetic filter 10 for a central heating system is disclosed, the filter 10 including a connection assembly 12, a canister 14, and a magnetic element 16, the connection assembly 12 including an inlet 24 and an outlet 26 for connection to a central heating circuit; the canister 14 having an interior separation chamber which is fluidly connected with the inlet 24 and outlet 26 for allowing fluid to flow into the inlet 24, through the separation chamber, and out of the outlet 26; and the magnetic element 16 being removably positionable on the outside of the canister 14, the canister 14 and the connection assembly 12 forming a sealed flow path comprising the inlet 24, the interior separation chamber and the outlet 26, and the connection assembly 12 further including a closable drain outlet 28b for draining fluid and magnetic particles from within the canister 14, internally of the magnetic element 16.

Abstract: A separator device for removing particles from suspension in a fluid includes a housing having first and second apertures for ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing. A first separator chamber is disposed at one end of the housing. A second separator chamber is disposed at the other end of the housing. A central chamber is disposed between the first and second separator chambers. The first and second separator chambers are apertured for ingress and egress of fluid from the central chamber, and each contains obstruction means to slow the flow of fluid within the chamber.

Abstract: A separator device for removing particles from suspension in a fluid includes first and second fluid-carrying portions and a non-fluid-carrying spacer for linking the first and second fluid-carrying portions. Each of the fluid-carrying portions includes a socket for receiving an open end of a pipe and a connector for connection of the filter. The socket of the first fluid-carrying portion has a pipe receiving depth greater than that of the socket of the second fluid-carrying portion. The sockets of the first and second fluid-carrying portions are positioned on a common axis and facing away from each other when the fluid-carrying portions are linked by the spacer.

Abstract: A connection assembly is disclosed for connecting a magnetic separator into a central heating system circuit, the magnetic separator including a housing, a separation chamber within the housing, and externally threaded inlet and outlet ports extending from the housing. The connection assembly comprises: a fitment adapted to be received within at least one of the ports of the separator, the fitment including a bore for carrying fluid from/to the central heating circuit to/from the separator; a threaded connector disposed around the bore for securing the fitment to the or each port, the threaded connector having a hand grip area for facilitating tightening of the connector by hand; and a removable force transfer element receivable between the fitment and the threaded connector for transferring force between the threaded connector and the fitment.

Abstract: A magnetic filter (10) for a central heating system is disclosed, the filter (10) including a connection assembly (12), a canister (14), and a magnetic element (16), the connection assembly (12) including an inlet (24) and an outlet (26) for connection to a central heating circuit; the canister (14) having an interior separation chamber which is fluidly connected with the inlet (24) and outlet (26) for allowing fluid to flow into the inlet (24), through the separation chamber, and out of the outlet (26); and the magnetic element (16) being removably positionable on the outside of the canister (14), the canister (14) and the connection assembly (12) forming a sealed flow path comprising the inlet (24), the interior separation chamber and the outlet (26), and the connection assembly (12) further including a closable drain outlet (28b) for draining fluid and magnetic particles from within the canister (14), internally of the magnetic element (16).

Abstract: A magnetic filter 10 for a central heating system is disclosed, the filter 10 including a connection assembly 12, a canister 14, and a magnetic element 16, the connection assembly 12 including an inlet 24 and an outlet 26 for connection to a central heating circuit; the canister 14 having an interior separation chamber which is fluidly connected with the inlet 24 and outlet 26 for allowing fluid to flow into the inlet 24, through the separation chamber, and out of the outlet 26; and the magnetic element 16 being removably positionable on the outside of the canister 14, the canister 14 and the connection assembly 12 forming a sealed flow path comprising the inlet 24, the interior separation chamber and the outlet 26, and the connection assembly 12 further including a closable drain outlet 28b for draining fluid and magnetic particles from within the canister 14, internally of the magnetic element 16.

Abstract: A connection assembly is disclosed for connecting a magnetic separator into a central heating system circuit, the magnetic separator including a housing, a separation chamber within the housing, and externally threaded inlet and outlet ports extending from the housing. The connection assembly comprises: a fitment adapted to be received within at least one of the ports of the separator, the fitment including a bore for carrying fluid from/to the central heating circuit to/from the separator; a threaded connector disposed around the bore for securing the fitment to the or each port, the threaded connector having a hand grip area for facilitating tightening of the connector by hand; and a removable force transfer element receivable between the fitment and the threaded connector for transferring force between the threaded connector and the fitment.

Abstract: A connection assembly is disclosed for connecting a magnetic separator into a central heating system circuit, the magnetic separator including a housing, a separation chamber within the housing, and externally threaded inlet and outlet ports extending from the housing. The connection assembly comprises: a fitment adapted to be received within at least one of the ports of the separator, the fitment including a bore for carrying fluid from/to the central heating circuit to/from the separator; a threaded connector disposed around the bore for securing the fitment to the or each port, the threaded connector having a hand grip area for facilitating tightening of the connector by hand; and a removable force transfer element receivable between the fitment and the threaded connector for transferring force between the threaded connector and the fitment.

Abstract: A separator device is provided for removing particles from suspension in a fluid comprises a housing having first and second ports for ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing, the first and second ports being on the same vertical line; and at least one separation chamber for separating solid particles from the fluid.

Abstract: A separator device for removing particles from suspension in a liquid includes a housing having first and second chambers with apertures for ingress and egress of liquid into the first chamber. Means are provided for setting up a swirl of liquid within the first chamber. Apertures enable flow of liquid between the first chamber and the second chamber. Means are also provided for setting up a swirl of liquid within the second chamber. The swirl in the second chamber is in substantially the opposite direction to the swirl in the first chamber, and there is no substantial flow in the second chamber which is in the same direction as the swirl in the first chamber.

Abstract: A connection assembly is disclosed for connecting a magnetic separator into a central heating system circuit, the magnetic separator including a housing, a separation chamber within the housing, and externally threaded inlet and outlet ports extending from the housing. The connection assembly comprises: a fitment adapted to be received within at least one of the ports of the separator, the fitment including a bore for carrying fluid from/to the central heating circuit to/from the separator; a threaded connector disposed around the bore for securing the fitment to the or each port, the threaded connector having a hand grip area for facilitating tightening of the connector by hand; and a removable force transfer element receivable between the fitment and the threaded connector for transferring force between the threaded connector and the fitment.

Abstract: A separator device 10 for removing particles from suspension in a fluid including a housing 12, having first and second apertures 96 for ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing 12; a first separator chamber 38 disposed at one end of the housing; a second separator chamber 40 disposed at the other end of the housing, and a central chamber disposed between the first and second separator chambers 38, 40, the first and second separator chambers 38, 40 being apertured for ingress and egress of fluid from the central chamber and each containing obstruction means to slow the flow of fluid within the chamber.

Abstract: A magnetic filter (10) for a central heating system is disclosed, the filter (10) including a connection assembly (12), a canister (14), and a magnetic element (16), the connection assembly (12) including an inlet (24) and an outlet (26) for connection to a central heating circuit; the canister (14) having an interior separation chamber which is fluidly connected with the inlet (24) and outlet (26) for allowing fluid to flow into the inlet (24), through the separation chamber, and out of the outlet (26); and the magnetic element (16) being removably positionable on the outside of the canister (14), the canister (14) and the connection assembly (12) forming a sealed flow path comprising the inlet (24), the interior separation chamber and the outlet (26), and the connection assembly (12) further including a closable drain outlet (28b) for draining fluid and magnetic particles from within the canister (14), internally of the magnetic element (16).

Abstract: A separator device 10 for removing particles from suspension in a fluid including a housing 12, having first and second apertures 96 for ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing 12; a first separator chamber 38 disposed at one end of the housing; a second separator chamber 40 disposed at the other end of the housing, and a central chamber disposed between the first and second separator chambers 38, 40, the first and second separator chambers 38, 40 being apertured for ingress and egress of fluid from the central chamber and each containing obstruction means to slow the flow of fluid within the chamber.

Abstract: A magnetic separator for a central heating system comprises a housing, a separation chamber within the housing, and inlet and outlet ports extending from the housing. The inlet and outlet ports include push-fit connectors having collets surrounding the mouth of each of the inlet and outlet for releasing the connectors. The magnetic separator also has a release tool. The release tool has first and second bearing areas for bearing against the collets of the inlet and outlet connectors, and a handle region for enabling force to be applied, via the bearing areas, to both connectors simultaneously.