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kremmen

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  2. Thanks, I have emptied the t piece. Next job yo check the cast iron channel Paul
  3. Hi Alan, The stove is in a rental property I am staying in in Spain. The place has been rebuilt but it has a traditional tile top. It has only rained once since I came here . The landlord has said that it has been swept but I will check. I have attached a picture of the U bend. Paul
  4. Thanks for the advice. I am having trouble getting the fire going at the moment. I certainly can't load the fire as it goes out. I wonder if there is a problem with the chimney. Smoke does tend to pour out until the fire is roaring although it stops even as the fire is closed down at the end of the night. I wondered if the other problem I am having is also a problem with the flue. I have had the fire on for 3 nights whilst here and on the 2nd and 3rd I found water coming out of the bottom of the flue ( there is a sort of U bend in the chimney to allow for cr*p to be cleaned out) I would say this morning there was probably 1/2 pint or so. Condensation doesn't seem likely. Any ideas ? Thanks, Paul
  5. Deleted and re posted in correct thread. Ooops Paul
  6. I just paid £1173 for a 58' boat. Paul
  7. Hi Alan, I am in southern Spain. The wheelbarrow load of wood fills my boot. It is cut into lengths of about 12 inches. I may be able to buy in bulk locally but I am not sure how much I will need. I used it for the first time last night and 5 or 6 pieces lasted 6 hours. Luckily the apartment is well insulated and it also has aircon / heating as well as underfloor heating but I much prefer the fire. No need for fire during the day. Paul
  8. Thanks for the advice. I will try loading it next time. That can be interesting with the kindling I picked up today. I did notice that the flame didn't shoot up once it reached operating temperature. Paul
  9. Not boat related but I am on extended holiday and I have just lit up the Godin stove. Looks nice and it's tall so takes longer branches which are available here ( from 10 euro per wheelbarrow load). Very odd ( to me used to squirrel ) arrangement where the wood is loaded in the top . It's a nightmare if the air control is closed down as it bursts into flame every time top is opened. Does anyone have any experience of this type of wood burner and advise of any tricks of the trade or should I just continue to be bl**dy careful? Paul Ps. I seem to have failed to attach the photo Sorted I hope
  10. Nearer the OP topic. I saw this on YBW forum (thames) and it is am interesting and amusing viewpoint that I thought worth sharing. ... a personal view only. Once apon a time....Everybody knew their station in life, their place in the world order and could afford to live in a in a house. They also did the decent thing and expired about 3 years after retirement. Canals were a muddy ditch at the back of the industrial estate and very useful for getting rid of your Astra GTE or your old Formica table. A recent trip to a bit of the Medway by dinghy under the 6ft airdraft bridge in Tonbridge town revealed loads of NBs.Had no idea that so many existed unseen on the Medway.The Wey TV programme simply confirmed that hundreds of them lurk in the back waters and bywaters of our navigations. Quietly and unrealised they have proliferated like an alien species until they were everywhere. All of sudden we have a generation,with the time,the money and the inclination not just to fade away but to do something and what better than a canal boat to enjoy this knew found liberty. This was fine all the while they stayed in Macclesfield or Industry on Tyne.But they got adventurous and started to move south. The glistening Thames lay there under used in all its glory,warm climate and lock keepers who actually worked your lock,what better way for those with more aches than ambitions to spend a summer. After all there is nobody there but a few well heeled gin palace owners who rarely use their boats and seldom venture out of the marina. Suddenly the Thames mafia could no longer find somewhere to park 40ft of shiney white plastic out side Hampton Court on a Saturday evening and the grumbling started. Here endeth the first lesson. By the way how much does it cost to buy a NB and believe the Cart charges are very reasonable indeed.
  11. Ditchcrawler , I definitely don't use the generator indoors . I turn on the engine. The rating on my EU201i is IP23 so no rain Paul
  12. Thanks, I have the manual and it says not to do this but most manuals are full of H&S advice just to cover themselves. I will keep it dry until I can work a solution.
  13. Yes really . I can store it ok but I feel I have to switch to running my engine in the rain. Paul
  14. Thanks. I am aware of BSS conflict but am currently wondering about it's water resistant properties. This will never be started on board. Paul
  15. I saw a this generator on the back of a boat and it was left outside in the rain Does anyone have any experience of the water resistant properties of this unit as I bring mine inside in the case of rain. I am aware that the manual says DON'T. Paul
  16. There is and I have bought coal twice there recently. Working well for me . Paul
  17. The answer by DRAKE is correct but also the new boards are not as easy to flip as the old ones so sometimes it needs the gates open to slide the self serve / lockie on duty in or outm ( once the lock has been removed ) so it's often easier to leave them especially as there is no service guarantee. Yesterday every lock I went through was manned which was almost unsettling . Paul
  18. I phoned last week and was advised that it wouldn't be known until at least mid November. Paul
  19. I am looking for someone who can design and weld me a platform / box behind my tiller so that I won't have to leave my suitcase generator on my narrow ( trad ) rear of the boat. Anyone know of someone? Thanks. Paul
  20. Barry . Go and ask Thames Water. They have some out of the water around their site next to Fobney lock. Paul
  21. Thanks. I can only go on next Thursday. This work lark ( whilst useful to pay for the trinkets )is limiting my spending time. Paul Maybe I will stick to the interweb and save travelling time and entrance fee.
  22. I am in the market for a generator eg...http://www.hsstoolshop.co.uk/honda-eu20i-20kw-quiet-running-generator-x28petrolx29-3811-p.asp?gclid=Cj0KEQjwsb-vBRCLj7TvqpGx_MoBEiQALgFGng_gYStNAc5bldaW5_uFgIMEOioZzFVCHt5dQCDLhjsaAp1i8P8HAQ and was wondering if anyone knows if it might be worth popping down to Southampton to see if there are any deals. Anyone had any experience of the show? Thanks Paul
  23. I had a phone yesterday to advise that the caller had a "friend " stuck who was advised by crt that it would be a minimum of days not hours before the damage was repaired. Paul
  24. Off the top of my head I think £61 , I can check after lunch. Paul
  25. Fuel boat (Inland waterways services ) heading up the Thames. .. just left Sonning. 07921 694287 Paul
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