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jacko264

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    K & A

    Hi all we are going on the k&a this year and I was wondering if Vodafone mobiles get a signal ok as I have to keep in contact every day with my Dad My Dad is going to be 101 years old in August Graham
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  3. When we have diesel tanks repaired they are washed out and filled with water the best they can they leave the top off this is on buses
  4. We are really enjoying the programme and looking forward to the next one It’s lovely to see the places and sights we have been to over the years Boating Graham
  5. I’m just interested to know how you will heat the boat if electric that’s more drainage on the battery’s ? Graham
  6. Thankyou for the advanced info Graham
  7. That’s the one thanks
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    BBC 4

    BBC 4 has a canal boating program today at 1900 hours it may be a repeat I don’t know Graham
  9. Hi All many thanks for the info you all have given me the slow cooker will be going with us next time where on a narrow boat in June / July Graham
  10. Hi all What is the thought on using a slow cooker on a narrowboat is the electric supply up to it while cruising thanks for any info graham
  11. Sorry to read this RIP Graham
  12. You can remove rust by electrolysis using a battery charger a plastic tank water and baking soda look it up to get the mix of water and baking soda right Graham
  13. That’s the good stuff birch ply is about as good as it gets it has many layers not like Malaysian ply with only a small amount Graham
  14. Could this have anything to do with Beverly as there is a tavern called the Humber keel there and not far from Kingston upon Hull Graham
  15. Thanks for the answers where not going on the Welsh canals we hope to be on the K and A Graham
  16. Hi all so when will the narrow boating holidays start to move this year we are booked for last week in June /July
  17. Putting sealer is ok to put a barrier between the aluminium and the steel where I work we put plastic like a carrier bag type plastic as a barrier Graham
  18. You will be fine with just a nut on the bolt a lock nut is better then just a nut Graham
  19. Yes but is it worth the chance ? I think not myself buy the proper disc and be safe Graham
  20. We use a jig saw and wd40 sprayed on the blade as you cut the aluminium You can buy disks for cutting aluminium that fit mini grinders you should not use steel cutting disc’s the aluminium clogs the discs the same as you would never grind brass /copper etc Graham
  21. I work on buses and the entrance doors both work together on some buses they have a rod mechanism and cams and on others they use toothed pulleys and belts like a cam belt both types use a air ram to open and close the doors Graham
  22. Hi all in my job I repair accident damage buses and coaches so do a lot using aluminium sections If the bolts are only going through 3mm aluminium there is a good chance the bolt will pull though if using the box I my self would put a piece of hard wood in the box and bolt right though the box and wood as far as I can see it would be easier to use the angle and repair washers on the bolts Graham
  23. Well a very big thank you to you all for all the information all I have to do is remove the dish of my dads house and make a mag stand And away we go Graham
  24. Hi Nomad the set up we have is quite old and it will not need the internet I will have to find it buried in the small bedroom to find the make and model Graham
  25. Hi all If we use a freesat on a narrow boat will the dish need to be on the bank or will it work on the boat . I was going to take one on holiday and was thinking if I needed to make a stand or a bracket to fit it on the roof thankyou for any info Graham
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