Kaza

Thanks for the input. I will take all of your suggestions into account and then have a stiff drink (I don't normally drink) before making my decision which way to go. Thanks to all on the forum for their help. Kaza

I will give them a call. Do you think they will do call outs at this time? The world seems totally mad. Kaza

It doesn't appear to be the fuel. Both the wood and the coal are bone dry. Sigh... looks like its the back boiler.

Oh Joy............................... Kaza

I discovered that very quickly so now ensure it is only filled to the halfway mark. So you are saying that overfilling will not account for the water in the stove? Could it be coming down the chimney or am I clutching at straws. Kaza

We have topped up the tank when it falls below half full. Could it be overflowing into the stove. If this is the problem how do I stop the drop in water level in the expansion tank?

The inside of the stove below the ash pan is wet, so I assume it is internal rather than external. We started to have problems with leaks in the engine room, there was a nasty smell from the overflow tank (I think that's what it is called). We discovered it was almost empty and a leak had opened up above the water tank in the engine room. It was at this time we suddenly discovered water inside the stove at the front of the boat. Kaza Would it be safe to use the stove (I'M FREEZING.....) or would this make the back boiler situation worse. Kaza

mrsmelly It is a pumped system, to be honest I would prefer it without the back boiler. I have a 70 footer with stoves at either end of the boat. The 'cold' spot is my bedroom and personally I prefer a cold room. The hot pipes go past the back of my refrigerator and the fridge needs to work very hard to maintain the correct temperature. Would removing the boiler be possible. Is it just a case of sealing the outlet pipes and draining the system? Kaza

mrsmelly Thanks for your quick response. Should I get this done professionally. I always feel like a fish in a barrel when it comes to boatyards. Would it be cheaper to buy a new stove? kaza

I have a Murso Squirrel solid fuel stove which has developed a leak, I assume from the back boiler. Do I need a new stove? Can I replace the back boiler? Can I disconnect the back boiler, if so how? Would welcome any input from anyone with a smidgen of knowledge. many thanks. Kaza