Sludge and Air Separators: Why Your Heating System Needs Them
Most problems in heating systems — from pump noise to accelerated boiler corrosion — stem from two sources: dissolved air and solid particles in the heat-transfer fluid. A separator eliminates both.
**How It Works**
The separator is installed on the supply or return line. Inside, the flow velocity drops sharply: heavy particles settle in the lower sludge chamber, while a magnetic insert captures ferromagnetic deposits (rust, magnetite). Simultaneously, a special cartridge collects micro-air bubbles and releases them through an automatic air vent at the top.
**Termojet Product Line**
- **TJV6G** — air separator.
- **TJT6G / TJT7G** — sludge separators with magnet.
- **TJVT6G** — combined: air + sludge in a single body.
- **TJ4F** — automatic air vents.
- **[TJ7575](/catalog/separatory)** — magnetic separator specifically designed for [heat pump](https://tjheatpump.com.ua/) systems, where fluid cleanliness is critical for the heat exchanger.
**The Benefits**
- Reduced abrasive wear on [pump](/catalog/nasosy) impellers.
- No cavitation or gurgling in the system.
- Lower pump energy consumption.
- Slowed corrosion of the boiler heat exchanger.
**Maintenance**
Draining sludge from the lower chamber twice per season takes about a minute and requires no system shutdown. For boiler rooms from 50 kW upwards, the separator pays for itself within one or two seasons through extended boiler and pump service life.