One Section of 42" Main Showing Bituminous Coating

PART OF:
Sections of high pressure gas piping

One section of 42" main showing bituminous coating

Details

Category:
Gas Industry
Object Number:
1970-143/1
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 1170 mm 940 mm,
type:
piping, main
credit:
West Midland Gas Board

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