[Isuzu 35 Engine]

Air Filter:  Isuzu Part No. 100066-4LS OEM References:  FRA CA5315 or Cooper AG 294,  An equivalent seems to be a Reisse 46100020

[Recommend Me a Tunnel Light]

29 minutes ago, NewCanalBoy said:

Blimey - what have I started ?!

 

Better not say what I've just ordered........ 

give yourself a pat on the back as you’ve made a lot of people happy on this forum as they are only happy when they have something to moan about ?

[Fender rope]

I made my own from 12mm manila which I bought from www.ropesdirect.do.uk 

I bought a 50 metre drum which made four with a good length left which I used to hold the wheel barrow wheels I bought for the shroppie shelf.

very quick and efficient delivery.

 

 

[Battery charging]

My AGMs are charged at 14.8v. That’s what my victron solar controller was set to by Kevin at onboard energy when he fitted the system. It also states 14.8v on a sticker on the batteries which are 125ah of which I have four.

 

 

edited to reflect Tony’s comment below.

[*CRT enforcement of 14-day rule post lockdown and Tier 3 areas*]

The amount of cars and people out today Christmas shopping given that we are still in ‘full lockdown’ till Wednesday, I don’t think a few boats moving around the canal system is going to draw much attention (providing there’s not more the 6 on the boat) and it is only guidance after all. 

[WiFI]

It all depends on the strength of signal IMO. I just use my phone as a hotspot and tether to it. I watch Netflix Amazon prime etc. I do have unlimited everything on my contract. A dongle or router is only as good as the signal.

[Very, Very heavily discounted lifejacket prices]

My 2 life jackets arrived safely today ?

[Very, Very heavily discounted lifejacket prices]

I ordered 2 yesterday via bank transfer,(thanks Alan) but as yet I haven’t received any acknowledgment or tracking. I’ll give it a day then re contact the seller.

 

 

edit

confirmation e mail and parcel force tracking now received.

[What are these brick sheds at every bridge on the shroppie?]

Well they won’t be able to use the stop gate at Shebdon bridge 44 as the balance beam has virtually rotted off so I imagine the rest of it is pretty useless as well. 

[Blacking in the water!]

Moor up in one of the pounds at Wolverhampton, sooner or  later somebody will drain the pound and then you can just walk round the boat with a roller, voila. 

[Fire extinguishers and blanket placement]

I would also suggest that you get comfortable in how to use them ie. read the instructions or watch some videos on you tube. The last thing you need in a stressful situation (real fire) is to go into panic mode and not have any idea how to operate an extinguisher or fire blanket properly.  I speak from 30 years of experience as a (now retired?) firefighter.

[Films for lockdown, and CRT stoppages]

 

I am legend - Will Smith

 

The Road - Viggo Mortenson

[Silly signs]

On 23/10/2020 at 20:18, PeterScott said:

Is that no John Travolta moves on this beach??

[Mooring Closure]

As a fellow boater I’ve signed, good luck.

[Whats cooking on your burner??]

11 minutes ago, Leggers do it lying down said:

?But I do like you!...Seared with red wine!

To be served with jam??...

Absolutely, home made Damson jam With damsons I collected from trees on the Llangollen a few weeks ago ( the Damson gin is fermenting as well?) 

[Whats cooking on your burner??]

Rice pudding gently simmering atm ?

[Cheapest Diesel Trent and Mersey]

Roberts garage at Grindley locks on the Llangollen sell red at 52p a litre but you have to fill barrels and carry it. Handy for an emergency 25 litres.

[Morso Squirrel Spares]

A clash fan ? great band

 

www.stovesupermarket.co.uk 

 

 

 

[Tonic required. Send in your photos of what is nice on the waterways now.]

A murmuration of starlings yesterday near Shebdon

 

 

 

 

[Solar]

6 hours ago, Blue Knight said:

I'm not entirely sure how valid the 15% reduction actually is when compared to other companies etc.

 

Example:  Oboard Energy charge £1,001.70 for a Victron 100Ah Lithium battery, or £851.46 with the Johno discount, whereas Alpha Batteries charge a normal rate of £849.99 for the same battery incl delivery (BAT512110705).

 

I'm sure they'll be a great company to deal with but I'm just saying that the 15% Johno discount may not be all it seems.

I agree, but the op asked for recommendations for solar panel fitting which I gave. I didn’t have to mention the johno discount but I thought he might like to save a few quid. 
Kev at onboard energy is a nice bloke and he did a very good job of fitting mine. With a five year no quibble warranty on fitting and hardware.

[Solar]

Kevin at onboard energy springwood haven marina mention ‘journey with Johno for a 15% discount.

[all my pumps have stopped working at once]

How do you know the pump that takes water out isn’t working if the pump bringing water in doesn’t work? Is there any water in the tank? 

[Just how dead is a really flat battery?]

5 hours ago, Stilllearning said:

I beg to differ: 2cvs and Dyanes etc are very simple, just not like any old British cars. For example all you need to adjust the ride height of a 2cv etc is an 8mm spanner and a ruler

 

Or 4  very large adults ?

[Magnet Fishing]

24 minutes ago, Victor Vectis said:

Is that the bridge by Wedges?

 

We went through there on Tuesday and graunched over something in the water.

 

There was a CaRT pusher tug tied up on the Lapworth side, the misters were having their lunch at Wedges. They must have felt it too.

It is the very same.

[Magnet Fishing]

4 hours ago, roland elsdon said:

 

maybe she caan go to bridge 20 on the north stratford and find what we stuck on for 90 mins.

Board claimed there was nothing there.

 

When was this? On the 12th August this year I hit something under bridge 20, I didn’t get stuck but the boat lifted a fair bit, I moored up near the blue bell pub and walked back down to the bridge and waited to watch a couple more boats come through and both boats never hit a thing, so I never reported it as I thought it was just me and I had obviously moved the obstruction out of the way.