RufusR
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Hey all usually we call CART MK to order pump out cards for Marsworth pump out and usually they take eons to arrive (good ole cart ) this time when we called to order the lady on the phone was quite offish as if it was all too much trouble and she grumpily stated “ You know you can get these at any chandlers you know “ oh we thought that’s good do willow bridge and midland chandlers do them ? Yes of course she said . Off we went and phoned both to be told neither knew whet we were on about and no they don’t . So does anyone who which chandlers on grand union stocks these or was the cart lady just trying to get rid of us as we were interrupting her painting her nails ? S
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Vegan = not killing nor condoning the killing of any living creature . Not just the consumption of said critter ? Current set up works ok for half the day but since I a, planning replacement with a bigger array was just looking at better low light solutions . Does anyone have any experience with either of these low light / partial shading technologies?
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1. Not possible spent half my life looking for this very lovely mooring pigeons and trees accepted lol 2. Ditto 3. Not my trees unfortunately and at over 100 ft high diy tree fella not advised lol 4. I am a vegan 5. Got one but want to be greener see post 4 ?
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Now looking at what solar panels to mount . Our mooring is under trees so is partial shady for half the day so looking at panels with good shade performance . Also we have a pigeon scourge so thinking these maybe good https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar/jinko-305w-smart-panel but also seen these https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar/ja315w-bifacial-solar-panel any thoughts about which would be best . I think the first ones may suit the conditions inc pigeon poo problem. Any advise on any thing else ? Looking for about 1kw ish cheers Si
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Update : turns out I can’t fit trojans due to space / height restrictions for the watering system and without they are not practical to top up. After consulting someone in the know we are going for victron am sealed units as can fit 5 which will be more than enough power . Now looking at what solars to add . See separate thread
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Yeah beginning to think the same only worry I have is storing Petrol on boat is lpg version better do you think or am I worrying about nothing ?
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Have separate 12v fridge and freezer I def need lots of capacity . regards charging would it be better to have a generator and run it through my landline input and thus victron charger rather than raw alternator voltage ? The victron charger is very smart and manages batteries much better than raw alternator? Dont really want want a genny but it would be no worse than running engines
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Li ion are mad expensive about a grand each so not an option for me plus they are not tolerant of direct alternator voltage so need an expensive dc dc converter as well , hence gel or Trojan agm wets as a choice unsure which is best and have got conflicting advise hence my question here
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We are now living fully off grid and need to minimise engine run time as my work means we have limited time 8am to 8pm available hence want max depth of discharge without damage just in case and max cycles . Plus I am a bit of an eco warrior . Planning increase my solar from 330 watt to over 1 kw soon so need a battery bank that is synonymous with these goals
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My thoughts too though others wax lyrical about wets . I have them now and have to take ea h battery out of its housing individually to top up major ass ache I guess I am trying to see if trojans offer significant advantages over gels to make it worth it other than cost that is
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Hi all we have just moved to a new mooring where there is no power hook up , it’s idyllic however so worth that. Looking to add more solar and upgrade my battery bank . Currently we have 4 x 135Ah wet batteries and they are at end of life . I am looking at the following options after taking a lot of advice , 5 x 120 Ah 12 v gel Batteries or 5 x similar rated Trojans wet batteries . Which is best ? Advice please Obv wets need topping up which is a pain in my boat as there is poor access to battery bank but they are cheaper . I am leaning towards the more expensive gels at present due to dod and low maintenance Regards Simon
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Like pubs or tranquility don’t like urban . thats great thanks for reply dr Bob sounds like it’s doable ? worried about Brum though can we get through in a day I guess we don’t want to moor there if possible ?
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Thames ring In two weeks is doable I know a few who did it in that but it is 12 hour days apparently , you really need 3 weeks to do it reasonably ( my in-laws took 6 weeks a couple years ago ) it’s a bit of stretch for us I honk in 2 weeks
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Hello all not been here for a while , busy and all that . Been living aboard for 4 years now but unfortunately can still only get in 1 x2week cruise a year on top on lots of little weekend excursions away from mooring due to work commitments etc roll on retirement . This year my idea is to do the Warwick ring . We will be starting at Leighton Buzzard though so plan is to leg it to Braunston do the ring and leg it back in 2 weeks is this possible without 6 am starts ( we are on holiday ) at a reasonable pace ! and what do folks recommend as good mooring spots on the Ring ? all advice gratefully received many thanks in advance R
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Yes a bit but it’s not the main toxic content and co2 detectors are more expensive again Than co detectors as they use IR sensors which are expensive so roughly 10 x the cost for co2 . Nox (no and no2 ) is main toxic content of diesel fumes . Diesel was pushed as a wonder fuel a few years ago as it was very low I’m carbon emissions ie co and co2 , now it is evil due to no and no2 emissions . Best solutions on sis don’t breath the fumes in . If you have an exhaust leak fix it , don’t moor with exhaust tight against the bank if you are gonna run the engines and ventilate well if you smell fumes . There isn’t any domestic cost gas detection for these gases . We we just installed a small system in a lab for diesel fumes and the cost was a tad under £10k so not for narrow boats
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Sorry late to this ! I am sales manager at an industrial gas detector company . For diesel fumes you need to target Nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide primarily but I doubt there are consumer priced detectors for these available . There are industrial detectors available mainly for automotive plants and test facilities but the price of a those systems will frit you to death . In the 1000,s £ i think you maybe able to get a portable meter but again do t expect the super cheap price of domestic CO monitors hope this helps
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White mist forms when sulphur from fuel cakes on the glass when burning at low temperatures. I am reliably informed their is no way to remove it by cleaning and my trying everything mentioned without success seems to bear this out . I am told it may burn off in time . Well stove is lit for first time this autumn today so will see. Thanks for all the suggestions . Tried them all except babies and squirrels. Dont need it clean that bad lol
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Sorry for late reply . Boat yard told me 18 x12 will be over propped particularly as we are running a large domestic alternator he recommended 16 x14 . Will keep taking advice got time before we dock the boat again
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Hi Rick thanks . Is it a complete cooker or just the oven ? I need just. Oven grill as we have a separate hob and built in work tops . If so do you have the dimensions could well be interested if it fits will pm for pics many thanks
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Any one have any tips for cleaning white mist from stove gass ? Tried lots nothing working , would really like to a pose replacing glass . Like my fires winter cosy glow too much to do nothing though lol anyone got. Magic idea / cleaning product ?
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Every year I budget next years maintenace spend as best I can , this year we fixed rust and repainted the gunnels , blacked and fixed prop (see separate thread ) as outlined in that thread I am told prop really needs replacing asap so that is added to list for next year . Which means the other thing on the list the cooker is a strain on finances . Our current oven is a belling and quite frankly it is in need of replacement soonest . The grill has been condemned as it is faulty so cannot be used . The oven is ok for now . If we do a straight swap for a new belling the same it seems to becoming in at over 600 quid . question is what other brands do standalone ovens that are as good or at least almost as good as belling for less and where do you get them , lpg of course . Many thanks
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Yeah got thanks won't post info only
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Thanks email sent
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Good to hear I appear to be on right track . Where do you get crowther props ? From them direct or do they sell through chandlers etc ? Out of interest why did your bro il take off axiom ? Doubt I will ever buy one at the price they are but interested in what they are really like .
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Hi Roger thats good info thanks . If I have to replace prop as suggested is there such a thing as an anti sing prop as the yard suggest ? Rather than having to file off edges of new prop ?
