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It's been giving trouble since I movied into the house 3 years ago. I have to top up the pressure regularly - from a valve in the hotpress. However, the problem of yo-yo-ing pressures persists.Answer Summary
When you top up yChamberlain Maintenance : The heating do you top it up to 1.5 bar
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12/14/2011
Chamberlain Maintenance, Plumber
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Chamberlain Maintenance : The heating do you top it up to 1.5 bar
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