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Old 22nd Mar 2007, 09:40
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Few Cloudy

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These bottles are turned on so tight that they have to be turned towards Closed to check valve was in fact fully open. There is no grease allowed anywhere near the valve due to fire / explosion risk so it is very stiff anyway.

Last edited by Few Cloudy; 23rd Mar 2007 at 12:58. Reason: Original contained false info
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