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12/5/2011
Andrew Smith, Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
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Experience: Domestic Gas, Commercial Gas, LPG, Unvented Hot Water, Part P Electrical, Commercial Catering
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So your boiler was kettling? The descale might work it depends on the age - there is a system descaler you put in your tank and it is supposed to remove the deposits. It might be worth £20 to give it a go?
Andrew Smith, Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
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