[Hot water]

17 hours ago, David Mack said:

General advice when removing an immersion heater element or blanking plug is to keep the calorifier full while you crack the thread - the water will reduce the chances of the calorifier distorting when you apply torque to the heater/plug. There may be a little dribbling from the thread after you have done this. Then drain it down to below the level of the fitting before removing fully.

beat me to it!

[A New Beginning.]

Best of luck and enjoy!!

[Stripped Thread]

Rivet nuts are an excellent solution and are available in differing thread sizes and for differing sheet/plate thicknesses.

 

[Dunchurch versus Barby]

"Dunchurch or Barby"

how did we end up in Scotland talking about dogs with square feet?

[Post BCNS Challenge Problems]

Try via the weed hatch first, if no joy, give me a call and I will pop over with dry suit and jump in the oggin for you.

i will pm my number.

simon.

[Post BCNS Challenge Problems]

You will probably have to get in the water to relocate the shaft into the cup.

Are you just above Knowle?

[Dunchurch versus Barby]

I am able to confirm that Barby do not have their workshop up and running.

They have no means of removing boats from the water.

They have no qualified engineer on site.

[Generators]

On 13 May 2019 at 17:58, Victor Vectis said:

'orrible, noisy, smelly things.

 

They should be towed out to sea and sunk by gunfire.

Bit like traction engines!

[Finally got my boat!]

Well done, enjoy!

[Boat painting..laying off]

Thanks for that, I knew I could rely on you Matty.

[Boat painting..laying off]

What brushes do people use for laying off?

[Very last minute request]

Thanks sirweste

All sorted, they got to Stoke Bruene at 8.30pm on Wednesday after a full days paddling.

Thanks for all the suggestions

 

Simon

[Very last minute request]

Thanks Bettie, good to hear from you, are you both well?

Thanks Neal, yes, that is their other option.

I was just trying to find an easier option.

I will now bring my boat down and take them through Braunston and Blisworth tunnels.

Thanks all, now sorted.

 

Simon

[Very last minute request]

Thanks one and all

[Very last minute request]

Hi all,

Is there anybody local to Stoke Bruen who would be willing to provide accommodation tomorrow night.to two young ladies who are on a charity canoe trip from the Anderton boat lift to Little Venice.

See Facebook page "Jen and Lou in a canoe" for details.

Please PM me if you can.

Cheers,

Simon

[Is this boat builder]

 

The one who built the shell. The others are boat fitters

 

Richard

just ensure that the RCD certification is in order.

[Very quiet]

How far north are you going Bettie?

[Top quality boatyard]

What are boat owners looking for in a top quality boat yard?

[Braunston Marina]

Barby Moorings on the NorthOxford is worth a look. A lot cheaper than Braunston and individual pontoons with good space between boats.

[Comfortably numb]

Just trying to find out a little of the history of this boat, currently for sale at Whilton.

[Braunston Historic Narrow Boat Rally - 27Th & 28Th June.]

I have been working at Barby Marina the last few days and have seen Starry passing yesterday and today, Trevor came past with Corona and the unmistakable sound of Reginald's engine as Mike passed. I would have come to the entrance to have a chat but I was literally standing in the marina working on the new swing bridge to the island!

[HU Zinga 10kg @ £99 - some left]

Thanks for the reply Reg.

First hand feedback is always useful.

[So What To Do Now?]

What is actually wrong with your boat?

Where abouts are you and do you need any help to get the boat moving?

[A Design For An Expanded Water Heating System: Suggestions, Criticisms, Abuse Please.]

Basically what Mike says, multiple input heat sources are always a total pain to control.

Especially open vented systems with very little head.

[HU Zinga 10kg @ £99 - some left]

How effective did you find the Tercoo blaster system?