Sea Dog

I have (similar?) restricted 'under the steerers step' access to mine First question - is your arm still gonna be long enough? Mine wouldn't be.

I had a similar problem finding a replacement to try in my Shoreline which was running long and hard.bThe (maybe) right stat from Shoreline was too expensive as a diagnostic fit (£40 odd iirc) so I bought a pair of these on Amazon for £7.99... QWORK® 2PC W3230 12V 20A Digital Thermostat Temperature Controller Regulator, -50°C to 110°C Range, with 0.1°C Accuracy and 1m Sensor WireW3230s are quite readily available though I believe. Anyway, turned out the stat wasn't the fault (it was gas related), but I kept this in the circuit instead as it's far more controllable in terms of temp and hysteresis as well as being able to see exactly what's going on temp wise. My compressor now kicks in at 5.5c and out at 4.5c ultra reliably and the duty cycle seems about right. Particularly good is not lying in bed listening to it running all night and feeling for the batteries!

Twas a bit rum around there back then, wasn't it, although it always seems fine nowadays. I also remember scrambling down the bank to get to that pub which seems a bit odd looking back, but it was probably me saving the walk. The pub always seemed fine though and our green print on white "Little Lucky" pub mugs served us well for many years - anyone else have those?

Found those last night, so I'll give topping it up a go before resorting to replacement. Thanks for the comprehensive info Nick, very helpful.

Crikey, I've just noticed how old this map must be - it still has the Little Dry Dock pub marked on it! What a place that was.

Ah, that's what it is then - a bright yellow hinged rubbish boom! I just posted that so no unsuspecting reader would go down the arm and discover that.

Pretty sure I've looked for a gassing point in the past and found it to be a sealed off spur, but I'll drag the fridge out again and have another shufti. I'd prefer this solution to a new fridge cos otherwise it's in perfect condition. Your symptoms match too. Did you empty and refill or just top up - sounds like the latter, but I thought I'd just check. You and I are on the same page! It appears the latest version of their model 85 (83 litres) now has an LG compressor. Might be why.

For what it's worth, your fresh water system is supposed to be potable so, whether you drink from it or not, you ought really to fit the right accumulator. They're not difficult to source and when you sell your boat, someone may well use the system as intended without knowing you've fitted the wrong type. I doubt there's much in it price wise.

We've moored below the museum in the basin above lock 12 in the Stourbridge. There's rings over on the far side against the wall with a dead end walkway to the boat there. Windmill End is fine, but I'd think twice before going down the Bumble Hole Arm itself as the only turning place is at the bottom and it's roped off. I don't think you can get down to Hawne Basin at the moment - check stoppages - but otherwise recommended.

Thanks guys. It appears that the latest version has an LG compressor unit, which sounds reasonable enough. They are indeed the better part of 400 quid hence a bit of a saving but, whilst it is relatively long lived, I'm actually not a huge fan of my current Shoreline. It has a Danfoss (BD35?) compressor, but has always seemed a bit power hungry and is now running virtually 24/7. I've looked for ages at having it fettled by a fridge tech, but they appear to be unicorns. The current Shoreline appears to be more or less the same model which seems to be an older standard of insulation if so surely can't match the latest models for efficiency. I think you've hit the nail on the head re quality control. I guess that's pretty much what I'm seeking opinion on here in terms of where Alpicool sit.

These (fridges in the thread title) look to be a reasonable price for a decent sized under counter 12v fridge. Does anyone have one they can comment upon, or does anyone specifically not have one for a reason they'd share? Thanks

If you decide to go minesweeping you'll be glad you invested in those!

Lock reopened 1315. Have to say, the CRT staff were excellent. 👍

1030. Heads up: Lock 9 is currently out of action. CRT have just fitted the stop planks to address a "hole". They estimate a 2 hour repair, but that's before they've drained down to get to the actual repair site so things may yet change.

I'm in the bunker too - never seen anyone use one that didn't look to be making things worse!