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9/24/2012
Rick Ridley, UK Heating Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
Satisfied Customers: 2,708
Experience: 30 Years on the tools, now retired, Ex CORGI
VerifiedHi I am Rick, UK Plumber, and I specialize on Boiler problems, is this a sealed system or open vented, Rick
if the ball valve has stuck (common problem) then insufficient water in the system will cause your problems, Rick
Rick Ridley, UK Heating Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
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Experience: 30 Years on the tools, now retired, Ex CORGI
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