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People will certainly be looking at ways to cut down on home energy consumption which will do the planet no harm.

Batteries can fail slowly and sometimes suddenly with no particular explanation. A battery overheated only last week on a neighbouring boat in the marina . I understand it was in a bank with other batteries.

That's correct. Our marina electricity doubled in price per kWh in December 2021 but is fixed for three years . The marina electricity rate is now looking like a reasonable rate. We may spend more time than usual on the boat next winter.😁

That my thinking

It must have been a few years ago. Alan doesn't seem to have much luck with BSS examiners.

Yes it is . Many things are possible. It is always possible to be polite.

I feel sure you , and others, wouldn't like it if I started using offensive terms to describe narrowboats .

That's possible. The OP didn't say what the length , draft , air height or construction of the boat is. The R.Trent is non-tidal above Cromwell.

This event does show the value of a CO alarm is not limited to detecting CO . I have heard of battery gas being detected by CO alarms but thought the story might alert people who were unaware of it. As for the 'protection of others' is concerned A death from CO would affect others who have to deal with the trauma of recovering the body of the victim . Also a person attempting a rescue of a victim of CO would be warned against entering a boat with the CO alarm sounding. Therefore a CO alarm does have a potential to protect people other than the boat occupiers.

Passing by a neighbouring boat in the marina the other day I noticed an intermittent beep alarm sounding and on closer inspection there was also an unpleasant whiff coming from the boat. I reported it to the marina and asked them to notify the owner. Today the owner informed me one of the batteries left on charge had become extremely hot and he thinks an exploding battery was narrowly avoided. The alarm sound was his CO alarm.

Perhaps there have been some improvements in recent times but at one time Nottingham was known as the gun and knife capital of the east midlands https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/nottinghamshire-no-longer-east-midlands-4975332

I notice you are from Nottingham . Newark is very safe by comparison with Nottingham. I don't think think the Newark lot are dangerous . Averham Weir Pronounced 'Air-em'

Not just the material but the brand of impeller may be significant. Jabsco impellers are Nitrile I have been experimenting over a few years with cheaper CEF impellers which are also Nitrile The Jabsco impellers definitely last longer , up to twice as long. Cost wise over time there is not a lot in it but the more expensive Jabsco option is probably the way to go.

Waitrose shopping is not so expensive if you take advantage of offers . Also their own brand stuff is the same price as anywhere else . For those who believe Waitrose to be too posh there is Aldi and Morrisons and Asda in Newark. I use them all. Asda is good for wine. Morrisons is better for beer and whiskey - but best value from all requires advantage to be taken of offers . Marks and Spencer now open on Northgate which is a stroll down the main road past Aldi. From the floating pontoon at the Kiln its a short stroll to the road bridge and into town or turn the other way for the footbridge crossing to Aldi. The floating pontoon has water and a shore power outlet . At the South end of the pontoon there is, on shore , a bench which is a gathering spot for local low life so avoid that if you can. Otherwise the pontoon is fine. I have not known the low life to venture onto the pontoon. Upstream of Town lock is clear or work boats at the moment. Asda is the closest supermarket.

I can confirm . The scrap yard has gone.

It seems I am not understanding the dimensions of the plates

Have you calculated the weight of each plate and have you considered precisely how you will physically lift and fit and remove the plates . Not only that how and where will you store the plates when not fitted. Whats the plan for securing the doors ?