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antiquearcher

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  • Gender
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  • Location
    Wakefield
  • Interests
    Archery, fishing, woodworking
  • Occupation
    Antique Restorer/Cabinetmaker - retired
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  1. That's brilliant! Thank you very much. I've no doubt I shall be back to pester you and the others who've been kind enough to help. Cheers!!!
  2. They certainly do. Thanks a lot. Bloody frustrating - she is currently lying 3 hours away and the roof width is crucial. These you linked are 1640 long, and I'd like to lay them across rather than along. From the little I've picked up in knowledge, I should be looking for around 3.5Kw which means 14 of these panels. IF they don't fit across, I'd need to look at higher wattage -I think the length would cope with a max of 12 fitting lengthways. Will visit and measure Saturday. Could be perfect. What else do I need if I have say 3.6Kw of panels? Does that mean an inverter of say 4Kw? What number of batteries? What controller? Can I set it up to use excess energy to heat water? Thanks again
  3. Cheers Alan, I get your point. I'm unsure whether to fit Amorphic panels or polycrystalline ones for a start? Maybe a combination? Where I can get best price for equipment? What list of equipment I need. How many batteries? Whether to bite the built and buy Lithium. As to the generator, I've no knowledge. Whilst the ease of a fitted one sounds great, I'm hoping not to need one on a regular basis, but what do I know..... Hi Peter, That's really useful to know. Cheers. Are you using polycrystalline panels and are they angled or flat? Which batteries. As you use electricity for propulsion, are you suggesting 3,6 would suffice for a normal domestic use? Regards, Richard
  4. Morning everyone, Have just completed purchase of our first boat. 56' x 12 built in 2006. I intend doing a reburbishment over the coming 6 months or so but really need advice. 1st - a generator ideal for the boat but initially to run my power tools inc a Dewalt table saw. 2nd (and most important) - PLEASE, can someone recommend roughly what I should fit for solar, batteries and panels, to cover most of our needs as liveaboard continuous cruisers.. Currently have a solid fuel stove and back boiler. Would like to install oil fired boiler. Power expectations are all the usual appliances but not dishwasher. Standard fridge freezer, washing machine, TV, 12v lighting, laptops, radio......hot water and heating would be superb even if only partial. I assume being a Widebeam, roof space isn't the main issue. I've read so much it's confusing. As we live in a cloudy part of th world and the cut is shady, would amorphous panels be the better choice? I've no idea about this stuff yet. Equipment required, set up plans, where to buy, what to buy and how much to buy- would all be very helpful. I'm sorry if this repeats a previous post, and I thank you all in advance. Cheers all.
  5. Hi everyone, I currently live in a small village near the Kennet and Avon and Devizes. I have considered buying a boat for a great many years but my partner was always opposed to this. Due to our possible relationship breakdown, I am now seriously considering living on the canal. Having 2 fairly mature children I would like to stay close and help both them and my partner, trying to remain good friends if at all possible. The workshop for my Antique Restoration business is based at the family home and I nead to remain relatively near to this. I am not under any illusion as to the difference between summer/winter boating. Before I (hopefully only proverbially) "jump in", I desperately want to spend some time living on a boat. Does anyone know of an owner wishing to go away from the canal anywhere around this area (10 ish mile radius of SN10 3LF) in the next month or two? I would be flexible regarding times/dates etc. and want to have to do all the usual mundain chores required for living on the canal. I have some experience of narrowboats as far as steering and so on are concerned. I am responsible, clean, tidy and respectful of others' property. I can give references if required, including one or two from boat owners if need be. Please don't misunderstand this request; I'm trying to gain some experience before changing my lifestyle, I'm not running away from anything, not depressed, non smoker (recently reformed) and life is ok for now but I need to make a change. I hope someone can assist and look forward to hearing from anyone with ideas. Regards, Richard Powell
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