Bosch wallpaper stripper - repair dodgy element?

Aug 15, 2014 1 Replies

Just broken out my Bosch PTL1 stripper

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Assuming my diagnosis is correct = I've searched high and low to no avail for a new element. Any suggestions? Is it likely the stat can be fixed? or is it new stripper time :( ?


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