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brianmcewan.co.uk
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PostPosted: 12:15 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Paraffin? Reply with quote
Is this the paraffin supposed to be used to clean up chains?

noob.

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Jamie S
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PostPosted: 13:32 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes.
It's also sold under a different name for use in patio heaters.
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PostPosted: 13:45 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
jamie stokes wrote:
Yes.
It's also sold under a different name for use in patio heaters.


Kerosene.
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alun111
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you can find a small DIY shop (i.e not B&Q) they usually sell it loose. Take your own bottle down (an old oil container is ideal) and they will fill it for you. It cost me about £7 for 5 litres.
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PostPosted: 19:10 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks chaps.

B&Q was the place I went to, sorry you posted after I left Laughing

4ltrs for £4.98 Very Happy

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PostPosted: 20:12 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bazza_RS125 wrote:
Thanks chaps.

B&Q was the place I went to, sorry you posted after I left Laughing

4ltrs for £4.98 Very Happy

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Your clicky said 2.49/4lt Confused

Don't tell me OPEC has hit paraffin too. Crying or Very sad Laughing
Avg. price is 60p/lt
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Jamie S
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PostPosted: 21:01 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Walloper wrote:
Bazza_RS125 wrote:
Thanks chaps.

B&Q was the place I went to, sorry you posted after I left Laughing

4ltrs for £4.98 Very Happy

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Your clicky said 2.49/4lt Confused

Don't tell me OPEC has hit paraffin too. Crying or Very sad Laughing
Avg. price is 60p/lt


Now £2.49
Was £4.98

Confused
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aero
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PostPosted: 23:40 - 25 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Or you could use budget white spirit from B&Q (et al), £2.50 for 5 litres Wink
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