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Old 18th Dec 2022, 18:37
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212man
 
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All 4 nozzles are connected by very large bicycle chains which lock them in sync, so that differing nozzle angles are not possible. Simple but very effective system. No effin great intake doors, whizzing fans or bendy rear ends sigh
I was going to use the phrase “agricultural” but feared it might cause offence!

I also noted the C of G element but tired eyes tapping an iPhone drove me to brevity.
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