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Rob K, Waterbeach

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    Cambridge
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    Software Engineer
  • Boat Name
    April Dreamer
  • Boat Location
    Waterbeach

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  1. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Hi Steve. If you're still willing to pass on the manuals, I could really do with them at robertkerr79@yahoo.co.uk
  2. Rob K, Waterbeach
    @cheesegas I don't have the full engine specs to hand but it's a diesel and I've attached a photo. What would be really helpful is to identify the glow plugs. I've circled in red what I believe to be one of them. If someone could confirm then I could at least make progress. It's probably due a service so I think I'll end up getting a pro to take a look, but I'd still like to understand what's going on.
  3. Rob K, Waterbeach
    For a while now, I've noticed it takes longer and longer to get the engine going on my narrowboat. Today I gave up as I felt I was just running the battery down. Once I get it going and run the engine for a while, if I turn it off and try again shortly after it starts first time. So, it feels like a problem getting warmed up in the first place, which would indicate an issue with the pre-ignition starter, wouldn't it? I've read a few similar threads, but nothing that describes quite the same problem, so grateful for any advice.
  4. Rob K, Waterbeach
    I have power! I went back to work through the list of things to try but when I switched the inverter on there was no more ringing sound. I was able to listen to the radio this morning and get the heater light to come on. Thanks a lot everyone. I expect there's a bit more maintenance to take care of but for now it's working so I'll move on to the next challenge of getting my Alde heater running again. I'll use a different thread for that.
  5. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Thanks MtB - I'll try that. I did note that the solar controller shows the leisure battery is full and charging okay. I'll see how it responds to the engine being on.
  6. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Progress! I had a play with the red key and, while it seemed it was already in the on position, fiddling with it got the inverter powered up. When turned on it emits quite an annoying ringing sound, which I understand may be due to an insufficient battery cable size. Do I actually need to fix this or can I just put up with it? While I'm encouraged I could power up, I still couldn't get any response from the power sockets, but it feels like I just need to flip the right switches. I did try lots of combinations without any luck... Any further thoughts?
  7. Rob K, Waterbeach
    My mooring doesn't provide power so I've never tried a shoreline. I'll look for more tripped switches. He's since passed away unfortunately. He wouldn't have known anyway, although in his younger days he'd probably have figured it out.
  8. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Thanks a lot Tony. I'll be back on the boat next weekend so I'll let you know how I get on.
  9. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Me again. Since my original post I've fallen deeper in love with the boat but made no progress with the inverter. I bet it's either just a problem with the settings or a fuse that needs changing. However, I can't seem to find a fusebox anywhere to even investigate. Here's my inverter plus the solar controller, which is the only component showing signs of life. Can anyone suggest anything? In case it helps, here are the other controls.
  10. Rob K, Waterbeach
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  11. Rob K, Waterbeach
    I have a single leisure battery and 3 solar panels. I think you're right though, and anyway I surely deserve a cordless drill by now anyway.
  12. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Sorry! I told you I was new
  13. Rob K, Waterbeach
    Thanks for all the responses. I'm moored at a marina, but not one with a shore power connection. What's the "drill"? Do you just mean running the usual power-up routine (in my case 3 solar panels and occasional cruising)?
  14. Rob K, Waterbeach
    I'm in the process of taking over maintenance of a lovely narrow boat that my dad's getting too old for unfortunately. I'm very much a newbie and the kindness of local boat people has got me pretty far. However, while I've managed to install a new leisure battery and so have power, I need to do some maintenance that means plugging in a drill, but none of the 240v sockets work. I've tried flipping the switch on this control, but it had no effect. With each setting I continue to get power from the battery, but never via the sockets. Am I warm, or barking up completely the wrong tree?
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