Stephen Jeavons

So? Did they come back with anything world shattering?

Yes, I see that now. I was going into "My Activity" and searching on places I'd posted in. It still doesn't come up yet it is clearly still there! Something not right with the search engine perhaps? ?

No, you can search on stuff you've posted in regardless of content and it simply isn't there. Content has been removed

Very weird as I contributed in that more recent chat about IT's, certainly within the last 4-5 weeks and when I search there is nothing since last September which 'aint true. I think a whole bunch of content has vanished from this forum ?

You could still use a pretty (spring loaded) switch but have it operate a high current relay which switches the glow plugs

Yep! About the same as mine. Socket is right next to the transformer in a cupboard in the back cabin

All fair points. The "electrically unprotected" cable from the IT to the boat's consumer unit in my case is about 10ft but this is in a secure conduit so unlikely to suffer mechanical damage. With a shore IT, the "electrically unprotected" cable is somewhat longer and more likely to be damaged being exposed to external elements/mechanical damage. I guess on balance, in the extreme case of a transformer fire, it's better that it happens off the boat than on it Is the placement of IT's (if fitted) enforced in the Regulations? Seems like it should be

The above statement is true however in this case the shore RCBO would certainly trip in the event of a fault to earth as it would unbalance the RCD part of the breaker. In this case the casing of the IT would be live for about 30-40mS. Of course the state of shore electrics is a question mark for most marinas. I installed and tested all my own shore electrics and routinely test the RCBO so I feel confident it should trip with such a fault. I'd still like to get an answer from Victron about whether the 7KW IT has the same fault and will be writing to them. Incidentally, what product did you buy and how does it resolve this issue? Stephen

I have one of these 7KW Victron IT's on Consort. Wasn't aware of incorrect wiring. Can anyone tell me what it was and is there a mod for correcting it? Ta Stephen

Tesco at Rickmansworth has also gained permanent boats despite the sign saying they're for shoppers only with no overnight stays. (One such boat is even encroached on the Winding Hole adjacent to the store). As it's not on the tow path, presumably CRT rules don't apply. I believe Tesco rent the land but the canal-side belongs to 3 Rivers District Council who don't seem to care. It's a shame as stopping off to get stuff for CC boaters has become quite difficult

Answers: 1) 10mm cables (both legs) for both appliances and each fed from its own 15A breaker. Machines <6m from batteries 2) Plenty of ventilation below to heat exchanger which is underneath and near the front. Machine's own fan blows in this direction not up the back (These are integrated units). Plenty of ventilation to the rear behind adjacent cupboards. 3) I have this manual. It is general and doesn't include any specific guidance or instruction for units with coils under the front. Specific installation for the integrated units is notably missing. Had I known that an array of extra fans were needed to make up for the way it was designed, I would have included them. I used to fit kitchens in a past life and have never known any integrated fridge or freezer to require special vents in worktops or additional fans. The design of these AMICA appliances is flawed

I made the big mistake of buying (rebadged) Shoreline integrated fridge and integrated freezer when we refitted the kitchen 2 years ago. They have the heat exchanger under the front of the units so rising heat goes straight back into cabinet above. Brilliant Eastern European design (NOT!). Quality of the cabinets is decidedly poor and flimsy. Compressors run for long periods. Documentation is pathetic and no decent installation guidance. Never again! As soon as they die (I can't see them lasting another year) will replace with 240V items and vent them appropriately.

Beats working for a living doesn't it?

We fitted a 3/4 bath with shower over when we re-fitted Consort. We're on a Res mooring with our own water supply. We love our bath and use it 90% of the time. I wouldn't be without one. The key is having plenty of hot water. We have a domestic style 3KW flow boiler which replenishes the Calorifier to full heat in just over an hour. Same system heats the boat's rads. When under way, engine heats the water in the usual way. Before we installed the flow boiler, with only the 1.25KW immersion, it would take 2-3 hours to re-heat the hot water. We fill the water tank roughly once a week (not sure how big it is). If you only have 16A mains available or are cruisers then probably best to stick with a shower

I'm also struggling with the wiring here. I see no output points. There is a positive rail and a thin negative rail (presumably for the lamps) but where are the output tags? Maybe its just the photo not showing everything.