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Author Topic: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements  (Read 1134 times)

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Those boilers really look NASTY, and I agree that there was a problem with the flux, or the solder composition itself, but don't believe that was the only problem. Looks to me as though there was a problem with the composition of the brass that was used for the boiler itself as well.

Looking forward to seeing these returned to service after being rebuilt as they really should have been built in the first place!
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