[Window seals]

2 hours ago, Peugeot 106 said:

Try Caldwells Windows Wigan

Will do thanks 

2 hours ago, Tony Brooks said:

Please clarify what you mean by seals. Do you mean whatever seals the frame to the cabin side or the rubbers that seal the glass to the frame. If the latter, then you may struggle to get the frame apart to fit the new seals. Usually little tiny screws and easing the frame apart without distorting it.

 

if you only mean the rubber section along the bottom of the opening section, then seals are us can probably supply the rubber and you glue it in place.

 

Eagle Marine Windows offer a refurbishment service according to their website.

 

 

I guess it all needs to be done while I’m at it. Been relying on sealant for too long. 

1 hour ago, Rebotco said:

Those are almost certainly Caldwell windows.

They were favoured by Dartline boatbuilders who often supplied the old Black Prince vessels.

When I inquired about exactly the same thing, they asked for pictures to identify the correct version.

Thanks. It’s a dart line boat. 

32 minutes ago, truckcab79 said:

Caldwell, seals direct, Wesley marine, EBay. Lots of options.  Ideally you want to send them a photo of the seal in section with measurements.  
 

Entirely possible that it doesn’t exist any more of course so you’re then looking at finding something that will do the job, or have Seals Direct make it for you at substantial cost. In my current case it turns out that the flipper seals on my Springer window hoppers are a close enough match to Jag Mk1 E Type door seals. Expensive but cheaper than new windows.  

I’ll bear that in mind thanks. 

[Window seals]

Anyone know where I can get new seals for the window in the picture 

[SR2 oil pressure gauge and fittings]

15 hours ago, The Ents said:

Hi Bod'sSR2,

Stop worrying, I think if I were you I would stay with the warning light!

Mike on Balthazar.

I’m just envious of Robbie Cumming’s gauge for his SR2 on Canal Boat Diaries. 

[SR2 oil pressure gauge and fittings]

At the moment I have a pressure switch connected to an LED. I'd like to fit a gauge. Can anyone detail what i need and what pressure to expect. Cheers.

[Anode]

On 22/09/2023 at 11:03, dmr said:

Its hard to answer that as different boats appear to consume anodes at very different rates.

Do you know when it was last replaced?

Been on about 8 years 

[Anode]

Does this anode need changing. Very rarely connected to shore power. Will it last another 2-3 years before the next blacking. Cheers. 

[Blacking]

Thanks I just meant using Bitumen. I’ve used intertuf 16 in the past but the shiny new sheen doesn’t seem to last very long. 

[Blacking]

Anyone got a preferred traditional blacking paint. 

[Water tank cleaning]

On 04/09/2023 at 11:53, BODs SR2 said:

Thanks peeps. Will give it a go. 

The Milton liquid worked a treat. I put it in before refilling the tank so it condensed around the outlet. Next time I’ll fill half way before adding so it gets mixed in better. 

[Water tank cleaning]

Thanks peeps. Will give it a go. 

[Water tank cleaning]

Unfortunately my fresh water has developed an unpleasant odour. Can anyone recommend a cleaning substance/method to sterilise it all. Thanks

[Oil for LH150 gearbox]

Did both. Thanks Tony I’ll get one. 

[Oil for LH150 gearbox]

Thanks bizzard. 
Had a hell of a job freeing the drain plug. Only just managed to release it lord knows what I’d have done otherwise. 

[Oil for LH150 gearbox]

Thanks as ever Tony. 
regards

richard. 

[Oil for LH150 gearbox]

I got this oil shown below. Can anyone advise if it’s suitable or recommend otherwise. Regards. 

[Ultrasonic metal thickness detector]

Apparently how these detectors work is they reflect against a different substrate so bare the metal on the outside and as soon as the wave hits paint rust etc it will reflect back. 

[Thetford c200 cassette toilet]

Installed on of these in a small wet room which included a shower. Been using the area for 3-4 years  infrequently. Decided to check underneath and to my horror found evidence of a substantial leak. After a refit it still leaked around the toilet area. Eventually found the join between the back and basin has no gasket and leaked through. See photo. 

[Ultrasonic metal thickness detector]

I’ll opt for trying ones off Amazon for now. Keep you posted. 

[Ultrasonic metal thickness detector]

I can imagine you get what you pay for. Getting the professionals in is £250+ so something to play with there. If I calibrate on a known then get down to the bare metal it should give me an idea if further investigations are needed. Also it’s there to use again. From my experience with surveyors they have an agenda and are reluctant to work with you and spend time on any concerns you might have. 

[Ultrasonic metal thickness detector]

Could anyone recommend one of these for diy use. Got a 1976 hull and although I’ve had a professional survey done I would like to check out a few specific areas next time it’s out the water for blacking. 

[Diesel Stove]

On 02/01/2023 at 18:25, Mike Tee said:

https://lockgate.com/

 

Extremely helpful, highly recommended- but good as they are, as with anything boat related, it won’t be cheap!

Thanks Mike

[Diesel Stove]

Looking to replace my small multi fuel stove with a diesel stove ie. Refleks. I’m based in West Lancashire on the L&L. Does anyone have a contact to have this done please. 

[Diesel Heaters]

Looking at the fuel side does anyone have the spec for the supply pipe and what kind of filter is best. Thanks. 

[Diesel Heaters]

19 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

I'd have preferred the Mellor one as it comes with two x 24mm flexible exhaust tubes already welded on, saving two mechanical joints in the exhaust, internally.

Are flexible exhausts a potential source of leaking?

[Diesel Heaters]

7 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said:

 

So in a confined space like a boat's hull exhaust fumes can/will build up and eventually kill you. Mainly by CO but could also drown you in CO2. It might also be hard to install the heater high enough in the hull to let condensation drain fro the exhaust outlet in the hull so a special exhaust is needed. You don't want condensation running back into the combustion chamber.

Thanks. What are the special features of a marine exhaust. Sorry just trying to grasp it all.