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At least the AI posts are sometimes amusing this is just f ing annoying

Section 9 here https://refleks-olieovne.dk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/gbmontny.pdf

We had 2 Shoreline fridges fail due to loss of refrigerant. You cannot deal with the leak as pipes are buried inside the fridge. Regassing lasts a few days until it has all leaked out again. For the 3rd one we bought a cheap mains fridge and run off the inverter. All good so far, you need an inverter that draws low current when fridge is not powered. Alternatively this or similar is another option https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpicool-Refrigerator-Portable-Campervan-Electric/dp/B091KYMC5G/ref=asc_df_B091KYMC5G/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534912619392&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14564681097908294048&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006598&hvtargid=pla-1394919885969&th=1

This is what it says, that is all I know; "There is currently a mandatory 50% council tax discount for dwellings that consist of a pitch occupied by a caravan, or a mooring occupied by a boat where they are not a person’s sole or main residence."

It is proposed to allow councils to increase the tax on second homes by up to 100% and there is a consultation about which second homes should be exempt, probaly won't affect most of us but some may wish to make observations in particular see 5.8 exemption proposed for boats and caravan pitches; Occupied caravan pitches and boat moorings 5.8 There is currently a mandatory 50% council tax discount for dwellings that consist of a pitch occupied by a caravan, or a mooring occupied by a boat where they are not a person’s sole or main residence. The government wants to ensure that caravans and boats that are currently eligible for this discount continue to receive the discount. As a result, the government proposes that these caravans and boats should be an exception to the council tax premium on second homes. Question 11 – Do you agree that pitches occupied by caravans and moorings occupied by boats should be an exception to the second homes premium? https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-to-exempt-categories-of-dwellings-from-the-council-tax-premiums/consultation-on-proposals-to-exempt-categories-of-dwellings-from-the-council-tax-premiums-in-england?fbclid=IwAR1_v47BbM-SeAMATJD2Nrr9RNm1faqXsPFpEN2hZvqEzm7zX-0IxGigosI#fnref:6

maybe something like this would do, some drawbacks but much cheaper; https://www.amazon.co.uk/WOLTU-Portable-Compressor-Refrigerator-KUE011wsz/dp/B096ZKW7KF/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?keywords=vevor+fridge&qid=1688637328&sr=8-13-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

How much?

We bought a a narrowboat some years ago that had concrete ballast. The ballast would have been from new maybe 20 years earlier. We did some overplating of the baseplate. The concrete above the welded area lost its grip to the steel. We know this as water could run underneath to the bilge on the other side. The concrete above the un welded baseplate remained firmly intact to the steel and the steel was in good condition, we know this because following the replating some ballast had to be removed, it was not a pleasant job. Not sure what to learn from this other than on balance probably not worth the (small) risks involved.

There are some facebook groups which might be worth posting in, Lea and Stort boaters, London Boaters, probably more. I understand that they would probably not divulge but would either pass on communications or seek the individuals permission first

If you do replace there are cheaper options out there this one for example https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Lavac/Popular-Toilet/G8Z (though note flushing water can not be taken from the boat supply as with Vetus) there are even cheaper ones

dont forget the higher power consumption of larger tvs if you are cruising

This seems to be a more balanced report but who knows these days https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/bursting-the-hvo-bubble

evidence Ian?

A lot of suppliers claim no palm oil used.

cheaper than chucking your engine out and replacing with electric no?

This simple enough? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20L-Solar-Power-Water-Shower-Camping-Portable-Seaside-Sun-Compact-Heated-Outdoor-/175217173656?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10