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We've done a ultrasonic thickness test and the smallest thickness of the firebox is 8,5 MM and the boiler itself 8,8 MM.

But, does anyone have the Original drawings and technical details of this Semple boiler? It's necessary for the first inspection.

Thanks in advance,

Kees

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