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sorry I don't mean WEE as in small, but it is only 20Litres

Hi Folks, I'm a bit out the plumbing game. Could you recommend which hose to use for a vent pipe on a wee tank. Need I.D 18mm I used corrugated pond hose years ago in a moment of madness. many thanks Ed

absolutely! wow that's tasty

My Engine's getting a bit rusty in it's hole. Had a crazy idea to paint it 'in situ'- please talk me out of it! Engine is a 1952 ford 4D as used in Fordson Major Tractors. It starts better than most cars I've owned. x Ed

I've been out the game a while, any recommendations?? multifuel ideal cheers Ed

crikey there's hundreds!! terrible music though

Thanks, yes does seem risky. Could you recommend anything that's cheaper than Victron. I don't mind paying a bit more but can't afford 800 quid, or is this my only option. Cheers Ed maybe something like this https://uk.renogy.com/3000w-12v-to-230v-240v-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-english-standard-socket-with-ups-function/ or still too cheap?

here's another one in the lower/mid price range https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195361947519

Thanks very much for all your advice. Now hunting for Inverters. I can't afford a Victron, but I don't want the cheapest either. Just wondering if anyone has experience of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195325903451 cheers Ed

thanks for your responses. would probably be drawing around 1.5 - 2kw for shortish periods. Currently on shoreline but trying to spec for potential off-grid scenario/cruising. ( in case have to leave london in a hurry!!:) Engine has 120A alternator, currently only 1 solar panel but plenty roof space so I'd probably stick more on. Would also consider getting small genny although that begs the question why not just run the genny for heavy usage instead of invert? I suppose it's more hassle, unless I go water cooled but prob too expensive. many thanks Ed

I'm being lazy here, but could anyone advise what size battery bank I'd need to run a 3kw inverter? many thanks Ed

Just painted my tank https://sigmapaints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/7785-Sigmaguard-CSF-585.pdf they recommend cleaning with chlorine after, do you think a tiny amount of bleach instead of chlorine will work or summat else? any wannabea chemists here? think I just flushed it through with clean water twice last time but the tech spec says to use chlorine, I don't have time to order tablets online though. many thanks Ed

Hello again, thanks for this response. I found an office so no longer needed the wheel house but it's now back on the cards. If you do have any pics would be greatly appreciated- all the best Ed

sorry ran out of time, thanks very much for your help. The green engine light doesn't come on at all Going to try next week again now

Hello there, usually when I rev the engine highish after starting the alternator wakes up but nothing happening! any advice greatly received . many thanks

hello there, been thinking of getting a small washing machine on board. Are those top loading things any good? I suspect not but would be interested to hear your thoughts. Been looking for a 3kg regular small side loading machine but they are pricy. This would be only for use when moored up and plugged in many thanks

ok great thanks!! As I haven't been gasping for breath lately, and my dodgy back doors have a pigeon sized gap at the top, I'll prob leave it!

Ah I've just seen it's marked A on the list- this means advisory?

Dear Boaters, I have to increase my ventilation by this much: upper ventilation 18448mm2 lower ventilation 8,126mm2 That seems like quite a lot, my boat doesn't have mushrooms. I guess I may need to hack some In? Big door vents maybe? any advice appreciated many thanks!

Looking for something not too big but decent enough to do a reasonable load. (on shore power) any ideas?? Many thanks

Just prepping steel ready for painting. taken back to metal pretty much(slow!) but there are obviously tiny bits of surface rust ( no rust scale) question is, can I paint straight on this or or any treatment recommendations? I don’t Like vactan as it’s latex based. I’ve heard some use neat phosphoric acid and rinse off. Any opinions on this please? I’m guessing the same would happen in a boat yard after grit blasting if they didn’t paint immediately after blasting. many thanks.

I have to make good some bits in the tank that burned through when welding, don't want to spend 90 quid on 5 litres of paint just for tiny bits. I guess there's no alternative? boo-hoo

Got a par max 2.9 - it’s developed a small leak had heavy use for 5 years, shall I just buy a new one? Whenever I used to try and fix shurflo pumps it was rarely successful cheers. Ed

that sounds like a good plan. I am adding a little plating to the boat so she may be sitting a little lower when I go back in the water, which is part of my concern.

Thanks for your swift response, never thought about the vibration issue. I'll post a photo tomorrow when this rain stops (hopefully!) The engine has a large bolt at each corner but nothing special I don't think. I'm quite keen not to have to change the whole cooling system if possible - the damn things cost me enough money already