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10/21/2011
Andrew Smith, Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
Satisfied Customers: 4,029
Experience: Domestic Gas, Commercial Gas, LPG, Unvented Hot Water, Part P Electrical, Commercial Catering
VerifiedHi my name is Andrew - lets see if we can get you sorted in the shortest possible time. Everything is guaranteed for a year once you buy it. It is only a small balloon inside and should only need about 1.5 bar through the air valve.
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