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Unread 04-12-2011, 07:48
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Re: First Official 2012 Game Hint

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Originally Posted by Radical Pi View Post
Been doing some math on this one, and I'm seeing enough electronics for 21 fields, not 19. It's the only way I can get the numbers on the more expensive electronics to come out evenly.
Standard practice with this sort of equipment is to buy spares. Often 10% is the figure used. In the case of 19 fields, that's enough for 2 more fields. Nobody wants a critical system down waiting for delivery of a replacement part.

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