1agos
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When fitting a new temp sensor to my Vetus engine, do I need to use thread locker/sealant.
Thanks in advance.
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Glad you have got sorted
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The double lip seal will need replacing.(common fault on these) . From vetus this is about £90 ( they don't sell the seals separately but with the brass housing .....I haven't found a supplier for the seals alone). Easy to do in the water but less stressful on the bank side.
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What do you guys think about adding Hydrogen peroxide to the water tank to clean it after a winters lay off. 1 to 100 litres.
Have spoken to a water expert (20 years in the north american water industry) who says this is the best way to go and add 500ml to a tankful bi monthly
I only remember this stuff turning my mums hair yellow.
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I you buy Peek get it from Amazon
Cheaper than in chandlers.
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If you are going through Atherstone at any time .www.coxautomotive.co.uk/
do a 24 hour turnaround service. I had mine repaired last year they are a short walk from the canal.
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I was just editing to say that its not on the op's list but you beat me to it.
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The new Dunchurch Marina on the Oxford Canal takes widebeams
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2 hours ago, TheColeMan said:
Do you think that could be reduced further? A more precise fitting perhaps? or do you think that is as good as it gets?
Most definitely with bespoke double glazing units or maybe using sealant instead of mag tape.
The problem with our hopper windows is they have drain holes. I have thought to try sealing the drain holes during winter to see if it improves things.
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5 minutes ago, TheColeMan said:
How much of a reduction did you see in levels of condensation?
Difficult to judge but but a conservative 80% - 90%
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I fitted acrylic sheets with magnetic tape two winters ago, I had the sheets cut to size for me 6 hoppers and 4 discs for the portholes, I used magnetic tape to attach. I found that by serrating along one edge of the magnetic tape I could get it to bend around the discs and get a good fit.
They are not a complete fix for condensation but work very well and I would now never be without secondary glazing on the windows during winter.
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Bought ours from www.elitefurnishings.co.uk . Not cheap but they are made for narrowboats, look good and we are very pleased with the comfort. Single guests sleep on it comfortably without having to turn it into a double.
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10 hours ago, Chewbacka said:
Because the scum is calcium carbonate which in cold water is fully dissolved so passes through the seagull but during boiling comes out of the water making a scum. The Brita jug is designed to remove dissolved calcium carbonate, so no scum.
Thanks for explaining that for us Chewbacka.
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13 minutes ago, David Mack said:
From that well known maker of child car seats and water filters?
Ooops of course it's a britta
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5 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:
That's weird
mine used to keep water crystal clear!! Have you googled to find any similar feedback from others?
Not yet... thought I'd try you guys,
The water is as you say crystal clear and we drink from the tap all the time. It's just the tea( we take it black without sugar) We thought it was the tea bags so changed to a different make but no improvement.. and as I say the britax jug filter gets rid of the scum!! .... very weird eh.
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I have the seagull filter fitted, the water is clear without tasting of the clor tabs that we use when filling the tank, but for our cup of tea we need to put it through a britax jug filter before boiling or we end up with scum floating on top of the brew.
Not sure why that would be ....any ideas? . We change the cartridge each year.
1agos
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Use one tea bag between two cups for me and the Mrs. no milk or sugar for us.
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I was always a believer.....thanks for posting your findings.
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I use the SWAT boots and have never slipped in them, my first pair had steel toe caps , they were seven years old when the sole split, my new pair arn't steel toe caps and are just as comfy. The Mrs uses Doc Martins and I can always get my boots off and be beside the fire before her ... the side zips are great.
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We did the BC in August this year and really enjoyed it, we found the locks easy to use, no problems with water levels, the people we met were so friendly and excited to see boats moving I thought they must all be members of the canal society. The landlord of the Fox and Hounds ran a hose out to the boat to fill the water tank and came aboard for a look around, he would like a boat of his own in the future the landlady definitely not. We will definitely revisit in the future.
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Our portable Pure dab radio works well in side the boat.
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Check prices though, even with the discount the oven I was looking at is cheaper else where.
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Today!
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Well spotted Chubby
mine used to keep water crystal clear!! Have you googled to find any similar feedback from others?
Temp Sensor
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I thought that maybe the case as maybe the sensor is earthed via the threads as it is a single pole unit.