[Water tank full but not full]

4 minutes ago, Arthur Marshall said:

If it's still doing it, I think we're out of suggestion unless we get more data. You could post a photo of your filler point so we can see if there's a problem with that. We need to know the type of boat and the nature of the tank (integral steel or plastic). We need to know if this is a new boat to you, so you've never tried to fill the tank before, so we know if this is a new problem that's never happened before or not. And we need to know why you think the tank is empty. At least we now know you're on a river.

I can't see how it can be an airlock as air can escape as easily up the filler as elsewhere. You've used a wire so you know there isn't a blockage in the pipe (sorry, I missed that before) . If it were me, which it aint, I'd think the tank is full and water isn't coming through for some other reason. If that's why you think it's empty.

Does your water pump run when you turn the taps on?

Thanks so much for all the suggestions.
I am going to investigate further and let you know the results. 

7 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

People here do get frustrated when the questions they ask are ignored. 

 

I'll repeat David Mack's question. How do you know your tank is not already full? 

 

 

Thanks every one for all your help, I am listening and taking your advice. I am going to carry on investigating.  Thanks again. 

[Water tank full but not full]

Because of a red board, I can’t fill up with a hose as normal / hence, I am using  Jerry cans, hence I am not able to fill the tank. 

[Water tank full but not full]

Thanks, done all those suggestions. 

[Water tank full but not full]

28 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said:

 

That is what people have been trying to tell you. Either a missing or blocked tank breather, a very odd pipe run to the tank, or a physical blockage in the filler.

I have been assembling all the tools and am ticking off the possible causes. Thanks. 

 

Also - as you are aware , and seem to enjoy telling me, a lot,  I am not very practically minded, but this doesn’t diminish who I am as a person, far from it - maybe something to bear in mind, Tony. 

 

 

[Water tank full but not full]

28 minutes ago, system 4-50 said:

How long have you had the boat?  Are you sure that it is the water tank filler that you are putting the water in?

I am definitely putting it in the water tank. The water seems to be stuck in the filler pipe - thinking it might be an airlock. 

[Water tank full but not full]

22 hours ago, MtB said:

 

Surely the reason is obvious, but Team Mod has asked us to stop pointing it out actually in the threads.

 

 

If the reason is obvious please tell me? 

[Water tank full but not full]

29 minutes ago, haggis said:

Is there plenty of space for air to escape up the outside of your hose when you are using it? 

Some room not loads. 

[Water tank full but not full]

4 minutes ago, haggis said:

Or just use a funnel which allows air to escape as you pour water in. Your "problem" is probably caused by the water being poured in filling the input tube and thus not allowing any air to escape 🙂 

I used a Jerry can. Now I’m using  a Jiggle Hose and water is still overflowing. 

40 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

Porcupines are small, very prickly and climb trees, but are not known for having much in the way of mechanical or engineering abilities.

True. 

[Water tank full but not full]

Great, thanks, so I try and unblock the breather pipe with some wire and see if that helps. Thanks everyone. 

[Water tank full but not full]

I just tried pouring a few Jerry cans of water into my water tank. Water started overflowing from the neck but I know the tank isn’t full. Could anyone tell me why the tank isn’t taking any more water despite being quite empty?

 

Thanks, 

Matt 

[Controlling your narrowboat in strong current]

Yes, it’s an official winter mooring. Blimey, you’ve got me worried now. 

[Controlling your narrowboat in strong current]

Thanks. But I am curious. If you stay right of Woolhampton Lock won’t the current coming in from the Kennet on your left push you further right towards the editing Barge? 
 

Would it not be simpler to stay left of the lock and allow the current from the Kennet to push you towards  the lock entrance? 

[Controlling your narrowboat in strong current]

👍 another little question. I am winter mooring at Newbury on the banks of the park. Is Newbury ever on red boards? 
 

 

[Controlling your narrowboat in strong current]

Thanks so much for the responses. So it feels the take out is:

 

throttle up, stay parallel to the flow and pray to the canal gods. 

[Controlling your narrowboat in strong current]

Hi all, 

i have just entered the K&A at Reading. The flow is quite powerful. It really does take the boat sometimes. Any good tips on how to control the boat in these conditions. 

I am using quite a lot of power but sometimes the flow just takes me. Someone told me the ferry-glide is a good technique when it comes to mooring up? 
Any tips gratefully received. 
 

Thanks, 

Matt 

[Chimney Leaking Tar - How Do I Remove it?]

Thanks so much for all your advice. Lots to ponder. 
 

Matt x 

[Chimney Leaking Tar - How Do I Remove it?]

Hi everyone,

 

My chimney is leaking a bit of tar that has, unfortunately, now run down the side of the boat. Any ideas how best to remove the tarry streak?  

Thanks so much,

Matt 

[Bishop Stortford Moorings]

Thanks x 

[Bishop Stortford Moorings]

Thanks. Just I’ve heard it’s prone to youffz running onto your boat etc…. 

[Bishop Stortford Moorings]

I am thinking of mooring up in Bishop’s Stortford. Is it worth visiting? 
 

Thanks,

Matt 

[Boat paint restoring]

Amazing. Thanks. 

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Thanks Cutbound. 

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Great, thanks so much PCSB. 

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Thanks Higgs. 

[Boat paint restoring]

Oh right - when you wet the surface the mark does disappear. What polish would you recommend?