jonathanA

Isn't it the barrus engine where there is some convoluted arrangement between the run/stop solenoid and the starter to avoid having a stop switch/engine stop position on the ignition switch ? That could possibly explain then issue and RCR might have it right... 🤔

Would anyone know/care if you booked for tomorrow and went today? I think you would at least be trying to adher to the spirit of the agreement if not the exact letter.

I have the option of filling my own 205l drum and do have access to loader or digger to move it about. Although my current thinking is to use 2 barrels and empty the full one into one on a stillage/bund so I don't have to move a full one around. Last time I checked a 205l drum was still cheaper than buying full duty white or red in small quantities. But to be honest it's more about convenience for me tha out and out money-saving. I don't have a saved link but did spend quite a bit of time googling the new red rules and I think I ended up on a gov.uk or hmrc page which gave good examples iirc.

Yes but thats clearly commercial use... I didnt even know you could get electric diggers ? Although I have seen electric (agricultural) tractors.

I wonder whether having a 225l barrel delivered maybe a better option ? Plastic bunds to stand a barrel on are readily available. My understanding is non commercial electricity generation is still allowed with Red.

Whilst cheesegas is correct these pumps do have npt threads, In my experience bsp fittings are a good fit and don't leak. Although some care is needed and you need to check the mating faces are compatible. I use flexible connector hoses and speedfit connectors all readily available from screwfix. It's hard to tell what the gate valve is fitted to but it's worth trying to do away with it. If all else fails I'd leave the gate valve and fit something better after it (but close) and just ignore the gate valve.

Reedley marina Burnley is also worth a look. We'll positioned for the A59 and or M65. Not residential, but you can live aboard providing you spend something like 4 weeks a year away. E.g a couple ofweeks of holiday somewhere in the sun plus a few weeks cruising somewhere.... Definitely worth hiring. ABC used to operate a couple of boats from Reedley. Pennine cruisers in Skipton are also worth looking at for a hire boat. Good luck

I thought you were going g to say "up your speed" as the locals do seem to make the most of the extra depth of the Bridgewater....🤣😂

When I worked at Preston main exchange, it had a massive Mirlees diesel. I was told it was a "submarine engine" it drove a half megawatt alternator so guess it was a big un.... you could hear and feel the rumble through the whole building when it started up. Can't remember what the donkey engine was.

If a small boat you could even try the slipway at the slipway pub... Scarisbrick Marina are usually quite accommodating and would suit if using your own trailer.

A lot of people didn't realise there were two versions of the SU. One for pushing from the rear as fitted to Austin 1100/1300s and one for pulling fitted in the engine bay (e.g Morris minor). Get them the wrong way and you get problems with fuel starvation..... as I found out when I "derestricted" an old post office moggy van... And of course what does SU stand for... in my experience s*dding useless....

No but then the charge this year is £15 a night. The cost of installing, maintaining and managing electricity meters will undoubtedly cost more than just charging folks a simple fee. Which remarkably sensibly seems to be what CRT are doing...

1/8 NPT is a common size but there are metric sizes (e.g M10). So unless someone can tell you or you can find out (see if you can find the part number for the existing switch and Google away) then I think you will have to take it out and measure the thread. You could buy a gauge and sender and then compare the known thread on the new sender with what you have. There are loads of adaptors and t pieces for the common sizes available for not too much money from flea Bay and similar sites. HTH

Both fair points. I personally think the 'dangers' of boat 12v systems are somewhat over stated and belive in the kiss principle. Why would I introduce some dodgey chinese consumer electronics built to the cheapest possible standards ? No thanks. I've already got enough in the router as it is 🤪 My choice and I'm happy with it. Maybe I won't be if there a puff of smoke from my router when I start the engine.... I'm just giving an alternative view not saying there is anything wrong with using some sort of stabilised PSU, just that it's not mandatory.... its a personal choice.

I think you have misunderstood. Floating floor just means it's not fixed to the subfloor all the bits in this case are glued together. It's not actually floating on water or anything so there won't be any bits "rattling around" although as is good practice there should be allowance made for expansion at the edges and around anything fixed (eg pipes)