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I find plus gas works well. Something I learnt as a kid was don't squirt WD40 with one hand when you have a blowtorch in the other.....it's very amusing for a while..... Cheers Gareth

I too would heartily recommend the Richlow range of guides....the books are very informative and the help I've had from the authors when I forgot to take one of said books on the actual trip due to leaving it in the workshop was above and beyond what I expected. We enjoyed the journey on the Witham and loved boston both as a mooring and a town. The floating visiting pontoons on the way are very good too. Highly recommend the trip. Cheers Gareth

He's also the chap for arranging passage times and other useful msc info. Cheers Gareth

When we did the trip in a Narrowboat we were told by several people to keep to the channel from the lock and onto the main line of the canal as its only dredged as much as is needed....however I think 10 foot is being a bit pessimistic...i would phone the MSC and see what they say...I can't remeber the name of the chap you need to speak to though! Cheers Gareth Edited to add Just found I still have it on phone Alan Feast 0151 949 6114

Braunston marina is open on Saturday but I don't know if the OP was planning to have moved on by then. Cheers Gareth

Halfords in Daventry is open tomorrow but it's a taxi or energetic bike ride away....depending on where you are heading the branch in rugby is almost canal side. Sorry I'm not closer or I would drop one over! Cheers Gareth PS is it a standard size blade...sometimes Maxi fuses are used for Inverters?

Does anyone know what's happened? Sounds like someone had a good Xmas party! Cheers Gareth

The black smoke comment was because they mainly seemed to go everywhere flat out! Often the rear fender was underwater!....they weren't loved and cared for by the hirers or the owners. And I'm not sure about getting out via a hatch above the doors either unless you are of a very thin athletic build! Cheers Gareth

I'm not sure they were blacked as often as they might have been...the ones I've seen lifted at Debdale didn't exactly have a lot of paint left on the hull....or anodes in a a few cases....they also seem not to go slowly anywhere...I've seen them regularly black smoking across the leicester summit. Cheers Gareth Edited to add. Due to the lack of bow doors you won't be able to get out in a narrow lock if for some reason the rear exit is blocked.....not a great design!

When we put a 3000 series on a new build Alde were insistent it had to be a stainless calorifier. It's interesting about domestic units though. If I ever need to replace my Alde 2928 it would be much easier if copper was ok! I did wonder if copper on the engine cooling circuit might be an issue with a twin coil calorifier but never really got an answer. Cheers Gareth

Just to check....is it a stainless calorifier? I don't think the new alde's are supposed to be linked to a copper one due to the Ali in the heat exchanger. There is quite s lot of info on the Alde website about how they should be connected. Cheers Gareth

What about a flap valve? Less force to open than a standard NRV but still might be too much for a thermosyphon system. Cheers Gareth

Yep that's quite correct...means it charges at a reduced output....not really a problem if you are on a landline 24/7 but leaves a high capacity should you need it...it also has some other nice features such as independent charging of 3 banks. This isn't helping the OP though....sorry! Cheers Gareth

My victron charger does that....and yes it's very annoying! I must admit I didnt think the combis did it...none of the customers I have fitted them for have commented on it. I checked with Victron and no one could say if it was a fault or not on the charger...I just swtich it off at night now.... Blue Sea have got a new charger coming out which does have a fan silence button....I'm very tempted! Cheers Gareth

It might be something switching off...say a immersion heater or a charger going into float...which causes an overspeed...quite a few of the diesel units have over and under speed cut offs. Cheers Gareth

This is more common with polystyrene. Spray foam tends to be ok. Cheers Gareth

I the think the 12v in the link is wrong....if you look at other identical fittings they are all 240v....they are also meant to replace 28w tubes which is the next size up to those that were made by Marlec in 12/24v. The data sheet on your link doesn't mention voltage annoyingly. But all the references suggest it's for a 240v AC fittings...eg Engergy ratings etc I'm still looking for a 12v version although I'm not sure you are going to save much power if you want the same light intensity and spread as the Fluro tube version. Cheers Gareth

Well I You only have to go boating...you know as in move your boat...to see how quite a few places have now become "home" to CM'ers. We certainly experienced quite a few such places as we covered some 800 odd miles in the summer. Having lived aboard for the lat 20 odd years I feel that something needs to be done before some of the system is just a boat park. I have no problem with those that cruise but if you need to stay in one place then get a mooring....it's really quite simple! Cheers Gareth

I'm right out of greenies....consider one added!...well said! Cheers Gareth

Very fine cutting compound might work...and some patience......I'm sure the esteemed boat painters & sign writers of this parish will be along with better ideas soon. Cheers Gareth

I would say that a well set up push pull system as per my pics is a joy to use...quick, easy....and a short travel. And a lot less to engineer or maintain.....you don't even knock ur head on a big wheel. Just my thoughts Cheers Gareth

Blue sea do them too....more expensive but I like blue sea quality....their stuff is well designed....they are also going to do the usb outlets in White from early next year. Cheers Gareth