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Abetter method is to unplug everything and then reset, - plunging each back in turn till the fault is evident?

Common ones to look at are: Immersion Heaters Fridge Compressors Washing machine heater elements Electric kettle element Microwave good luck

Some table lamps have a passive switching mechanism, (touch on / off). This uses a low level discharge to earth to operate the switching. Perhaps the RCCB is too sensitive?

Thats actually a very important point, I guess setting the stat at a much lower temp would solve this, although the idea was not to pump cool water round the system when the fire is nearly out. - I also want to stop it cooling down the calorifier if it was cooler than the water in the tank. Thanks for the help Tony

Thanks Pete, - those button switches look just the job, - and very cheap on ebay. I've tried the rubber mounting for the pump, and it has heater hose connections, - i will try and find a more flexible pipe as you suggest. Enjoy your week tony

Good point ditchcrawler - my main concern is a backup pump should one fail while i'm out for several hours. As the 12v pump is a tad noisy (and mounted centrally in the system - near the bedroom) I wanted a 240 v pump near the stove in the bow, and keep the 12v one as a backup? That sound interesting - let me know how it goes if you can

Thanks Tony - it looks to be a centrifugal pump from your description, (Jabsco 51590) I will deff run it through a relay, - as it will reduce the cable size back to the pump. And Robbo, - that sounds a great idea to use the inverter as a UPS, - although mine is always turned off when on shoreline, - also the changeover switches from shoreline to inverter are manual switches, so doubt my set up could run that. Kind regards Tony

LOL - thanks Bob, - am I really worrying too much? My concern is that someone accidentally/deliberately unplugs the shoreline, - you know it happens once in a while, or what about a power cut whilst at work, - That could really have an impact if relying on the 240v pump?

Hi all.... I'm changing the diesel bubble stove for a 4kw solid fuel with back boiler to 3 existing rads and a calorifier. The 12v existing pump is manually switched (and a bit noisy). As I have access to shoreline 240v mostly, I want to put a 240v circulation pump in, switched via a new pipe stat behind the boiler. I will need to leave the system whilst at work - so - As a precaution for pump or 240v failure, I also intended to fit a second pipe stat at a slightly higher temp to switch in the existing 12v pump if something has gone wrong with the 240v one. The pipe layout rules out gravity fed flows. Questions: will the flow in the system be restricted by the 12v pump when it isnt running? Most pipe stats seem to be 240v ac rated, - do people use them for 12v dc ok? (Jabesco 2amp 12v circulating pump) The calorifier seems to be plumbed accross the end of the flow and return pies. - how do I stop the system cooling down the calorifier if it already has hot water in it? Thanks Tony

Being the eternal pessimist - If I load the fire up for the day and go off to work, - what happens if the 12v pump fails? How do people cater for such a situation, it could be 6 hours or more, and the stove would go on burning.... ??

Hi Stig, - did you get any further with this project? I'm toying with replacing the Bubble diesel corner back boiler stove with a Boatman boiler stove from Eddie Brooks. Several things to consider still, - like should I bother with the expense of an insulated flue pipe (need to change it from the 3 1/2 inch one anyway) I'm also concerned about needing to run the pump continuously - it's not exactly silent and I live aboard. Tony

Earlier this year I was looking for a 'residential' mooring at Cow Roast, and although they didnt have any space at the time, - i was quoted £400 a month for 'high rate' useage.

Hi Jenny, Regulations for CCTV are mainly for business sites. There is NO requirement for you to put up any signs warning people, and as you are not a business - there is no issue with storing peoples images that have ventured onto your property. - i.e. data protection act does not apply. HOWEVER, - the cameras must be primerily viewing your own property, it IS an offence to deliberatly record images on a public highway,(could that be the towpath?) or infringe other peoples privicy. Tony

I would add that there are some 'excetions' to the council tax rule for residential moorings. My Grade 1 residential mooring in a fully 'above board' marina (large national chain...) attracts no council tax, even though a marina further down the cut also owned and run by the same company does have to pay council tax. Being someone who likes to pay my way, - I dont understand the reasons why the local council wouldnt tax this group of permanent residential berths. I guess it's the discretion of each authority. Tony

Thanks Rob and others.

Ymu - I have to agree the sums add up to £200 and I apologise for doubting it. I'm still struggling with the concept, as it doesnt seem logical, but I'm the first to admit I'm mistaken. Thanks Tony

Not sure i agree with the maths there, - My understanding is that you would save £40 in the first payment, - but not on future years. Over 5 years, the saving would be £40 - anyone else agree?

Good Luck Dean, - We look forward to regular updates here - for those of us who follow in your footsteps.

Thanks again for the replies, - some very good pointers. Ally is correct in the assumtion that I am looking at 'off the shelf' new build, and not bespoke. Ally also asks which builder I'm connsidering, - I have looked at the new Hanbury range from New & Used boats. - does anyone have any views about the quality or reputation of this builder? by all means PM me if you'd reather not put any comments on the site. Many thanks Tony

Thanks to all for the replies, a survey seems the sensible option. As a side point - we would all barter the price of a used boat, but can discounts also be had on 'advertised' fix price new builds? what would be a reasonable discount? Thanks

Looking around at various boats, new and used. Whilst a survey on a used boat is common sense, - is there any need to get a survey on a new build? Sure there is a warranty, but could there be hidden problems that dont come to light until later? Thanks in advance Tony