Radiomariner

You may be right there. CRT can be like that, (Slow at updating). However I would have thought that on receiving a licence application for a boat with an outdated BSS they would enter the new BSS details there and then after checking the BSS data base, and if all was in order issue the licence.

I can not understand this 21 day business, BSS Examiners are encouraged to file the exam report on to the BSS data base within 24 hours, and MUST file within 48 hours. C&RT have direct access to the database. Has the OP been given a reason for this delay? Edited to add: - Back before the Data base, examiners filed all their exam reports at the end of each month. This did not hold licensing up because the boater would be given two copies of the certificate at the time of the exam, one for him to forward to licensing authorities. The new system is designed to speed things up. Indeed back in March I applied on line for a new licence just a few hours after having a BSS Exam and received licence three days later.

Would that be a 400W SON-T. Gives out about the equivalent of 800W incandescent lamp. Definitely a bit OTT. However, if it were directed directly upwards towards the tunnel roof so that the lamp itself can not be seen by the steerer or oncoming boats it could be beneficial for all surely.

All the best John. Can we assume that you will still monitoring and contributing to this forum?

Insist that all crew avail themselves of pub toilet facilities before returning to boat. A popular brand of pillow manufacturers supply pairs of pillows enclosed in a zip up soft sided suitcase like container. We pack clothing etc. into these to take on the boat. They can then be unpacked after moving off the berth. When emptied the cases can lie flat under a mattress, and can be packed again before arriving back at hire base. (Don't have to wait until suitcases otherwise stored in car are fetched, emptied/packed )

The OP has got the wrong message about spiders and conkers. The idea is to hit the spider with the conker. Result guaranteed!

Sorry Kieth. I don't follow you I think you mean SG readings rather than 'Changes'. I used to own a hydrometer that also incorporated a thermometer with a scale marking how much to add or subtract to correct for temperature. Lent it out and it never came back.

That is about what I would expect with a "short" cell, other cells being effectively 'overcharged' maintain the total voltage, but I think you will find that the this will drop fairly quickly when in use. The good cells should be lightly gassing when nearing full charge. The shorted cell won't gas at all unless it causes overheating and makes the electrolyte boil in which case a vapour may be seen Taking reading immediately after an equalising charge can totally confuse.

How did you determine that one cell was not shorting? Your symptoms describe exactly that. Shorting cell does not charge, other cells in same bank get extra charge.

This is not the type of portable appliance referred to in examination check 7.1.2which I posted earlier.

Naughty Nibble. But not necessary to take ashore, just stow it properly 7.1.2 Are all self-contained portable LPG appliances stored so that any LPG leakage will be directed safely overboard? Check for the presence of self-contained portable appliances having LPG cylinders or containers attached. If present, apply the checks at 7.1.1. All self-contained portable appliances having LPG cylinders or containers attached must be stored in accordance with the requirements of 7.1.1. Applicability – this check applies to camping-style appliances but not items such as gas hob lighters. edited to add. 7.1.1 refers to the usual stowing of LPG bottles

BSS Permit Catalytic heaters. Here is some relevant snips from examiners checking procedures. BSS Examination Checking Procedures Part 8 Appliances and flues There are five relevant BSS general requirements: 25. All appliances must be designed, installed and maintained in a way that minimises the risks of explosion or of fire starting and spreading. 26. All liquid-fuelled appliances must have an emergency shut-off valve located at a safe distance from the appliance. 27. a) LPG and liquid-fuel burning appliances installed from 3 January 2000. All burners and pilot lights shall be fitted with a device that automatically shuts off the fuel supply if the burner flame fails b ) LPG and liquid-fuel burning appliances installed before 3 January 2000. Burners on catalytic appliances, appliances with continuously-burning flames and pilot light burners shall be fitted with a device that automatically shuts off the fuel supply if the burner flame fails. 28. All appliance flues must be designed, installed and maintained in a way that minimises the risk of fire. 29. All fuel and power supply systems for appliances must meet these general requirements where relevant. 8.6 LPG catalytic heaters 8.6.1 Are all LPG catalytic heaters compliant with a suitable manufacturing standard? R Identify any LPG catalytic heaters and check compliance with the following aspects of BS 5258-11 or BS EN 449 by visual inspection: For BS 5258-11 check: a) provision of a guard; and, b ) three position on-off tap; and, c) flexible tubing to BS 3212 type 2. For BS EN 449 check: a) legible and durable marking of open, closed and any reduced rate positions on control taps; and, b ) clear marking of any special position of the control tap for ignition; and, c) provision of a fire guard. LPG catalytic heating appliances must comply with the elements of: BS 5258-11; or, BS EN 449 as prescribed in the check. 8.7.1 Are flame supervision devices fitted to all LPG and liquid-fuelled appliances that require them? Check all LPG and liquid-fuelled appliances for the presence of flame supervision devices. For any LPG appliance not fitted with flame supervision device(s) seek to determine from the owner, or from available documentary evidence, the date the appliance was installed. For any liquid-fuelled appliance not fitted with flame supervision device(s), seek to determine from the owner, or from available documentary evidence, whether the appliance manufacturer requires such a device to be fitted. For LPG appliances: All the burners and pilot lights of LPG appliances installed on or after 3 January 2000 must be fitted with a device that automatically shuts off the LPG supply if the burner flame fails. LPG appliances installed before 3 January 2000 must be fitted with a device that automatically shuts off the LPG supply if the burner flame fails on: the burners on catalytic appliances; and, appliances with continuously-burning flames; and, pilot light burners. For liquid-fuelled appliances: Flame supervision devices must be fitted to all liquid-fuelled appliances where the appliance manufacture requires such a device to be fitted. Applicability examiners unsure of whether a particular liquid-fuelled appliance should be fitted with a flame failure device, or seeking clarification as to the suitability of such a device, should contact the BSS Office. Applicability engine-start blowlamps and gas pokers are not required to have FSDs. Having shown all that, I personally do not approve of the OP's desire to fit such a device in the bathroom, which on a boat is an extremely confined space, and if there is a shower in same space steam may effect the burning of the gas flame possibly adding CO to the risks. As a young boy I witnessed what happened when the dressing gown of a young friend briefly caught the element of a gas fire. She was severely disfigured for the rest of her life, a very easy thing to do in such a confined space.

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Examiners have eyes. They also have to check all gas lines in their entirety, he would know that you had a fridge AND that the gas was not plumbed in. They do not have to ask. You can not claim it to be "Totally unchecked"

Just tried turning a lamp 180 deg's. No change. With hind sight I should have known: With a total 14 similar lamps installed you'd think at least one would be the right way around!

This is a most probable answer. In my kitchen, the white LED's glow for about 2 minutes after switching off. The bedroom reading lights (warm white LED's) glow for about 30 minutes after being switched off. Both are from the same type and manufacturer with 60 surface mounted LED's per lamp. Gave me quite a scare when after fitting these I walked into the darkened bedroom to find an eerie glow at eye height a few feet away. Edited to add: - If they stay glowing all night. try removing the lamps and rotating them 180 degrees in their sockets. I don't think it'll make a difference but it might be that the electronics in the lamp allow one connector to be sensitive to the power on the neutral line.