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    Jan 22, 2014, 05:17 AM
    External oil boilers
    Is it possible to raise an external oil boiler off the ground by 300 mm?
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    Jan 22, 2014, 07:57 AM
    That depends on the system and whether gravity flow is going to be a problem as a result of the 11.5" increase in height.

    Why do you want to raise the oil boiler almost 12"?? Also, is this a steam or a forced water boiler?

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