Robert.80

Of course, excellent, thanks so much for your help 👍🏼

Ok, so would I be right to think the following, which I’m understanding is becoming simple minded 🙄 *wire toilet to battery (I’ve got a spare which I could dedicate to the toilet) using cable rated for the voltage drop * Wire battery to charger * plug charger into socket on a dedicated breaker something like that?

I’ll have a look at that option, I had a quick eBay search and this came up, there’s a waterproof version too, it states 240ac in 12v out 360w /30a, would this do it in theory do you think? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC12V-360W-Driver-Switching-Power-Supply-Transformer-for-LED-Strip-CCTV-MR16-UK-/163952672796?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Sorry, yes it is a macerator, I don’t have any domestic batteries yet, they’re on the list, the boat is primarily in the marina so the boat is wired for 240v, rather than re-wire, I was going to buy a battery bank and victron inverter for the occasional trip and if the marine power trips out.. as for the step down, I think I’ve wrongly assumed that it will turn ac to dc..!! Every day’s a school day 🙄

Thanks biscuit

Hi, newbie here, This might be obvious but.. My boat is primarily wired for 240v, mostly on marina which supplies 16amps. I’ve been offered a 12v vetus pump out for a song which I’ve read has a 24amp load, I’m wondering if: a) it’s possible to run the toilet at all on a 16amp supply? b) If I can run a 3core 2.5mm approximately 8m Arctic to a 240-12v step down transformer located at the toilet? thanks in advance,

Hi, can I ask what hole saw you used or can recommend, I don’t want to waste money and energy on saws that claim to do the job. regards

Sorry to drag this up again, but do you mean that insulating the floor is not usually done? I am at a stage where I’m considering lining the underside of my floor with thermal wrap, then overlaying the spray foamed hull, cabin and roof with thermal wrap before lining.. am I mad, will this not offer anything? I figured that if I was wrapping the hull and cabin, i may as well do the underside of the floor too? i understand that I won’t be able to tape the seams but I’m thinking that’s the best way to trap as much heat in the winter months and reduce, heating costs and condensation? Thanks

Thanks, that looks like the job 👍🏼

Hi, I know I said pink grip, but I’ll likely be using CT1, pricy, but strung and flexible. Strong 🙄

Good idea, hadn’t thought of that to be honest, thanks for the idea 👍🏼

Hello, could anybody recommend any marine electricians in or near the southern county of Kent to complete a new fit out, they seem few and far between down here. thank you in advance

Hi Tracy, thanks for replying, that’s what I thought tbh and I can only hope the bonding is as intended by the paint manufacturer.! do you mean you screw from the outside of the boat through the door? Thus, leaving the screws exposed? Or you paint over them? kind regards

Sorry if this isn’t relevant to this topic entirely, but I am just about to fill my painted metal doors including hatch with ply, glued with something like pink grip (other brands are available). Then I was going to dress the door with some hardwood overlaid on the ply. My doors and hatch have a 30mm recess. Should I be removing the paint prior to gluing, or is there an alternative method? thank you in advance

Hello, I'm new to forums and boating so please go easy on me, I'm about to purchase a 60 x 12 canal boat sailaway and was wondering if anybody can help with the lining. I plan to use 9-12mm m/r mdf and need to know how many sheets (8x4) I will need approximately and which orientation is best to minimise waste. Thank you in advance