robtheplod

I thought that was a new trendy word for senile!

Much nicer colours!

I think you need to also put something like a 'battery isolator below' sign above as well on deck if not one already?

There's probably 2 metres between the battery and MPPT location so hopefully this might not be too much of an issue?

Hi All I'm now putting together my shopping list for the structure so i can wire up a MPPT controller - connections to battery etc and i just wanted to check something. I'm as yet undecided on panels (will be max of 1000w in total) or the actual MPPT controller but it will be a Victron 100/50 or 150/70, so max 70 amp @ 12v. The 100/50 can physically take 16mm cable and the 150/70 can physically take 35mm. As the very max output will be 70amps I'm thinking 16mm cable should be fine at a rating of 110amp (all fused appropriately) for either controller. Have i missed anything with the cable sizing - i keep thinking the two models have different sized cable connections for a reason??? thanks!!! rob

Excellent idea for those with limited mobility.

Very interesting.... good point on using the roof temps to assist....

they are good to have in your tool arsenal - handy for looking under engines and also great for tracing wires in voids...... glad you were able to sort!

This might work DEPSTECH Endoscope Inspection Camera, Upgraded 5.5mm Ultra-Thin USB Inspection Camera Semi-Rigid Waterproof IP67 Snake Camera Borescope with 6 Adjustable LED Lights and USB Adpater-16.5ft : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive tiny camera and has a hooky thing you can put on....... rob

just looking at Tattenhall - looks lovely!!!!

just thought what a really useful resource it would be if each automated lock had a pic like this online so people who are not sure can check!

mmmm the trains could be a thing if its anything like Whilton!!! thanks for the review!

Yes we are.... they dont seem to have marina's in the area we'd like to go to..... noticed Venetians T&C's do include 'leccy, but you're not permitted to leave your boat connected when not onboard... this might bring forward my solar install!! thanks for all the suggestions, will look at each of these.....

Hi All... we're looking to move 'up north' in the spring and Venetian seems to be in a good spot for lots of different routes - does anyone have any experience of mooring there? not much info on their site about how they sort 'leccy etc? thanks rob

Having a pump out toilet and hearing all the noises and looking at all the pipes i'm constantly thinking its going to go wrong one day and I'm not going to have a clue how to fix it. I like to simplicity of compost/cassette if im honest....

this is a really good video - very interesting and informative.

I think its the sanitised life people lead now. People crave risk (and the associated YouTube views!).....