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Why are Cylinders rarely in the loft for Trad. Gravity Vented Systems?

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Let's take an example. Mira hi pressure digital showers cannot work with pumped low pressure systems. However, do what I'm suggesting and they do work as it becomes a high pressure system.

Better kit = improved flow rates and they are required for NON pumped systems - gravity systems.
 
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