monkeyhanger

My feeling is that the English spelling is sill, as in windowsill, relating to a ledge of some sort. I was under the impression that cill was the American spelling, and assumed that someone in a BW or CRT office, using an American programme used spellcheck and cill came up. If enough people see and use the spelling enough times ( even though it may be wrong) the word can become accepted.. A bit like words in text speak.

Nice to see the proper spelling of "sill"

I'm hoping to do a Wash crossing, possibly Great Ouse to Boston, sometime in August, but I lost Daryl Hill's contact number when my phone was stolen. Is someone able to give me his number, please?

FYI there is a Les Allen Owners Group on Facebook, in case you are not aware.

I'm considering a Wash crossing sometime in August. Last time I did it (Boston to Denver sluice, which I'd like to repeat), I crossed the Middle Level, entering at Salter's Lode. I believe that this way is now impassible. I'd like to have a look at the Great Ouse, but not sure of the route back to Peterborough to access the Nene. Any recommendations for maps and recommended routes, please?

I was going to contact Daryl soon to express an interest in an end July/ sometime August trip. Prefer earlier rather then later, because I'd like to visit the Ouse. I did the crossing Boston to Denver with Daryl about 5 years ago, and my kids have expressed a desire to experience it.

I have had an Aquafilta on my drinking water tap for 30 years now. Replacement filters are starting to become expensive, so I am considering changing the complete unit for something more up to date. Are today's water filters better than my Aquafilta? The replacement filters certainly seem cheaper. If I do change my complete unit, which one should I go for? Any advice gratefully received.

That's sad to hear. I don't think he was that old. When I was building my own JP2 in the late 80's, I often used to visit Uxbridge to collect parts. More often than not I would call in at the "Shovel" for a pint, and more often than not Neil would be in there. As he was then the owner of "Baltic" which had a JP2 in it, we got to chatting, and our conversations would go on for some time. The last time I saw him, he said (as I recall) that he was moving to the West Country. RIP old friend. Nah, it'll never leave the East End.

When I was in Stourport in July, diesel was 99p per litre at Limekiln chandlers. The wholesale price has dropped quite a bit since then. Try a phone call?

For information.....Alvecote Marina has a pumpout machine and also sells diesel. The facilities are on the towpath side just by the small bridge.

I need just the banjo fitting. It's for a fuel line from my duplex filter to the injector pump. I've got a slight weep which I can't cure. I'll try MES. Thanks.

Can anyone advise me where I can buy a 1/2 inch BSP banjo fitting please. Somewhere in East London would be perfect!

Just found this thread, so my comment may not now be totally relevant. Yes, it was Neil who put the JP in. As I recall, it came from a fishing boat on the south coast. I suspect it had been sunk for some time as the engine surfaces were quite pitted. ( and probably still are)

Many thanks for that. I've just collected the motor after it's been checked. Brushes OK, bearings oiled, found some rust on what looks to be an earth strap. It's now time to reassemble the pump and get it back to the boat. Fingers crossed!

The motor is at a specialist at the moment, being checked out, but since I dismantled everything it has occurred to me that there may be a dodgy connection somewhere. How would I check the voltage under load, please? Put a multimeter across the choc block terminals while the pump is running? I assume it should show 24v (I have a 24v system)