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| michael burton 1 | 06/03/2012 23:25:46 |
| 126 forum posts 32 photos | well the boiler is getting there most parts made for the shell etc i will be buying the copper this week for the backhead just wondering it calls for 13g will 14g be ok i belive that is .3mm differance as my local metal supplier has 14g in stock and i can buy a peice big anough were as if i have to use 13g i need to buy a sheet as he will have to order it in and im not that rich... many thanks mike |
| JasonB | 07/03/2012 07:52:06 |
 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | Personally I would always go up in thickness not down. Speak with your boiler inspector as at the end of the day its him that is going to pass of fail any alterations to the design spec.
J |
| Steambuff | 07/03/2012 08:44:50 |
 544 forum posts 8 photos | Companies like Blackgates or M-Machines will sell you whatever size you want. I also agree with Jason's comments.
Dave
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| michael burton 1 | 07/03/2012 12:32:22 |
| 126 forum posts 32 photos | 13g will be orderd tonight as found a supplier at reasonble size/cost lets just hope the dentist dosent cost to much
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