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Mine got caught in the mitre of the bottom gates of a Huddersfield Canal lock descending the other year. Boat quickly got hung up at the front. Managed to close lower paddles, open top ones and refloat the stern which bobbed up once level again. Re installed rope fender after that.

I went through 5 years ago and stopped at Wednesfield, which was fine, and Pelsall, which was nice, just after the junction where there was a pub. I also stopped not far above Rushall Locks, was just open countryside, so not aware of any pubs near there was nuce enough and quiet.

Good question. Hopefully they're the same wires or similar as to the old unit but I'll check. The new one is an Eberspacher Hydronic 3 DSE unit which came with a changeover kit and was installed for me by Pennine Cruisers in Skipton. I can't find anything that says whether it's marine or automotive - that would be annoying if it's the latter...

Unrelated to above, but since installing a new Eberspacher unit two years ago it will only start either when the engine is running or just after it's been running when voltage remains a bit higher. I'm aware that the Eberspacher is voltage sensitive but the old one didn't do this. Replaced domestic batteries a year ago. Wondered if there's anything I could do about that? Battery set up is 3 x domestic batteries plus starter battery, on (two)separate alternators.

Yes I thought that too...

Managed to fix this finally. There was air in the pipes to the water pump on the Eberspacher. I managed to bleed this by loosening the jubilee clips securing the hoses to the pump and squeezing the hoses while starting the heating until water came out. Tightened up again, bled radiators, heating fired up and running fine. Top hoses in the photo below, for anyone interested.

Thanks alot Alan, it sounds like that's what I've done wrong. Any suggestions hiw to correct it?

Hi, i saw this and think I may have a similar problem. I attempted to top up the antifreeze in the raditors by first draining some water via the drain valve at the lowest point, then closing this and adding antifreeze via the header tank. Firstly I didn't get much water out via the drain valve, seemed like maximum 1 litre, am sure was more last time I drained the whole system and refilled with new antifreeze 5 years ago. Consequently got a similar amount of new antifreeze in via the header tank, ie 1 litre. Since then however, I've been unable to get the Eberspacher to run. It starts up, and gets to the last bit where it accelerates for want of a better word, then shuts down. Any suggestions what I could do to fix this? Have bled all the radiators, no air coming out. Thanks in advance and sorry if asking silly questions or if I've done something utterly wrong...

ITV got it now. https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-01-02/it-looked-like-a-bomb-had-gone-off-bridgewater-canal-embankment-collapses

I'm.fairly sure I used both when I went through in 2018 and 2019, but could be wrong...

I just did the Weaver and it was beautiful, went up to Winsford which is not up to much, but the river itself was beautiful. Quite liked Northwich too. Have previously been downstream past Acton Bridge as far as Devils Garden, also nice. It's quite something doing a river. Vale Royal Locks also open. Helps to phone lock keepers in advance.

Thanks, that's good to know. Might make it worth stopping around in Manchester for a few days, or at least till the update on Monday. Thanks. Well that's one less option then.

Unfortunately the Rochdale is closed again, 3 days before I was hoping to get through this section. Do I divert to Huddersfield, which I've done before including Ashton twice, or Leeds and Liverpool for the scenic long way round, also done before... Navigation Closure: Lock 65 to Lock 80, Rochdale Canal Detail From Date: 13/06/2024 14:00 To Date: On-going Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Repair Is the towpath closed? No Location Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal Starts at: Lock 65 Alfred Street Ends at: Lock 80 Coal Pit Lower Description Please be advised that navigation is currently closed at Lock 73 on the Rochdale Canal due to a blown cill, which is preventing the lock being operated. Our team have carried out investigations and will begin repairs tomorrow, and while these take place, the canal will be closed between Lock 65 and Lock 80. A further update will be provided on Monday 17 June.

Hi I thought I had yes, but think as others have said, maybe if you don't select only closures, you get other things such as the lock opening times in orange, overlaying the whole map... Yep that's it. You filter the map for only navigation closures. Then you can actually see them. That's not ideal, I would have missed that.

Just checking on CRT website, there don't appear to be any closures on the L&L or Rochdale Canals presently. Must be something wrong with the colours on the map, as that appears to be contradicted by the notice at Barrowford.

Rochdale Canal is open at the moment, no?

So, just received this after enquiring about opening times this morning. It appears CRT are ending the winter opening hours on Thursday 28th March 2024 and opening the locks from 9am to 5pm with last passage at 4.30pm over the Easter Holiday. Then summer opening hours as below. Plus, Vale Royal Lock appears to be open again. Can anyone confirm this? Notice Alert Weaver Navigation Location: Opening Times 2024 - Vale Royal, Hunts, Saltersford and Dutton Locks, Weaver Navigation Starts At: Marsh Lock Ends At: Vale Royal Small Lock Friday 29 March 2024 09:00 until Thursday 31 October 2024 16:00 Type: Opening Times Original message: Opening Times 2024 - Vale Royal, Hunts, Saltersford and Dutton Locks, Weaver Navigation Easter Weekend Friday 29 March – 1 April: All Locks Open 9am – 5pm. Last entry 4:30pm From Tuesday, 2 April till and inclusive of, Sunday, 27 October, Saltersford and Dutton Locks 7 days a week, as per the following times.  Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm. Last entry at 4:30pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 9am – 6pm. Last entry at 5:30pm Vale Royal and Hunts Locks 7 days a week, as per the following times. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 9am – 5pm. Last entry at 4:30pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 9am – 6pm. Last entry at 5:30pm Tuesdays, Thursdays: Hunts Lock 9am – 11am. Last entry at 10:30am Vale Royal 11:30 – 1:30pm. Last entry at 1pm Hunts Lock 2:30pm – 5pm. Last entry at 16:30pm

I went to the Kirklees Hall Inn just below the Top Lock, beside the canal, in June and was very impressed. Good home made lamb curry and good beer.

I thought it was a reasonable survey. A couple of questions where the answers were a bit black and white, but overall okay.

See its still restricted unfortunately. Shame, as hoped to visit this Spring. Thanks for posting a useful thread anyway. Navigation Restriction: Vale Royal Lock, Weaver Navigation Detail From Date: 06/06/2023 11:00 To Date: On-going Type: Navigation Restriction Reason: Repair Is the towpath closed? No Location Closest waterway: Weaver Navigation Starts at: Vale Royal Small Lock Swing Bridge Ends at: Vale Royal Small Lock Swing Bridge Updates 29/02/2024 13:54 Please be advised navigation remains restricted at Vale Royal Lock on the Weaver Navigation due to an operational fault with the swing bridge. Our engineering teams are in continued talks with specialist contractors and exploring various options available for the repair. Whilst our teams continue to establish a method of repair, we are now able to offer prearranged passages to boats that fit within both of the following measurements: Boats must have a max length of 10.3m or less. Boats must have an air draft of 3.6m or less. Bookings are available to book via your online Canal & River Trust licensing account

I used Elite Furnishings in Tamworth 3 years ago and they were excellent. Came to the boat while down south and measured up, plus brought all the colour samples. Had L-shaped sofabed made to measure and very happy with it, comfortable as a sofa and as a bed, my parents prefer it to the bed.

I.managed to get a refill the other month.

And there's been an update now due to problems with Lock 68 the whole flight has closed. They're planning to to do that and the lock 69 repairs over the next 3 weeks. Notice Alert Leeds & Liverpool Canal Location: Navigation Closure: Wigan Flight, Leeds & Liverpool Canal Starts At: Lock 65, Top Lock Ends At: Lock 85, Lock 21 Wednesday 14 June 2023 09:00 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Repair Update on 15/06/2023: Our contractors will be onsite at Lock 68 along the Wigan Flight early next week to set up the fabric dams and scaffolding to repair the blown cill. Following this, our team will be onsite to start the repairs. Whilst the Wigan Flight is closed to repair Lock 68, we have taken this opportunity to carry out the planned works to repair Lock 69 at the same time to minimise disruption to our customers. We anticipate these repair works will take 3 weeks to complete. An update on progress made will be provided by Tuesday 27 June. PS if this is now the case, it might be worth changing the title of this thread to reflect that the Lock Flight has already closed.

I know that one! The most annoying ones are those with electric barriers and lights, but swung manually, both from the offside. With no offside landings...

Yes. I have also responded to the consultation.