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thanks Tony I will get my friendly sparky to have a look and will report back when cured (hopefully)

yes youre quite right.... tired minds should not write ...sorry. Right two pumps ONE pressure switch. One pump cuts off at cut of point (checked) and the other keeps running. why??? hope that makes more sense

We have two Aquakings running in parallel running off one pressure switch which have happily supplied all our liveaboatd watery needs for the past 4 years. Recently after we have run very low on water one of the pumps continues running whilst the other switches off . I have re-checked the pressures in accumulator tanks etc , but I suspect the adjustable pressure switch on the pump not shutting off may need adjusting . I would like some suggestions before I 'tamper' with the pump. thanks

This may have been posted already but there are a couple of 'Dutch barge' winches on the EBa* site. I have no connection with this , just thought they may be of use to someone. the number is 160578578404

happened here once (Medway estuary ) and they used high pressure hose to blast mud away.. messy but it worked anyway glad youre free again.

cat/dog litter is good stuff, Leave it to absorb then scoop up, . We also use our 'cheap' water sucking vacuum cleaner in the bilges and its fine after , dispose of contents carefully (container?)

stunning, everyone seems really happy & relaxed.. they certainly lift the winter gloom...

Could you not fill the 'gap' between lining and 1'' foam with Rockwall type material ?

thanks y'all .. it all makes sense..

What size flue would one use on a 6'' deck/ceiling collar allowing for expansion/glass rope and sealant??

Awfully posh people visiting their massive and expensive Dutch barge to see how their small army of workmen were doing looked over towards us in our small and rusty 80 year old Dutch barge and enquired..''Are you surviving''?? then walked off

THANKS for replies.. billowing white WD40 smoke may be a lil to much ( the dry ice effect) Re those old brands. its strange how they slowly disappear isnt it, I remember the Black & Yellow tubes of Zebo???. Will get some of the 'new stuff' and try it on a test piece as I have a lot to cover and do not want to find out it was not what I expected, yes a small test first.. now wheres the old tee shirt?

yes I did consider black lead as I wanted an industrial look to it, would you apply/polish it with a brush or cloth? We are liveaboards so there should not be a problem with rust. Diesel is good for rust and we like the smell funny enough but maybe not for a live fire hearth. I also thought about some thin oil or even penetroil/wd40 ?? but feel it may be very flamable .

Thanks David for your time. I could have googled but sometimes it is good to see others 'hands on experiences including yours I am pleased that either grade can be used for flue. The only problem I have is its 5 1/2 inch dia size re collars/ adaptors etc but I will shop around for a solution. It may be the best of both worlds though with a reduced flue after Blackroses experience and a good quality stailess steel flue for longevity.

I am just in the final stages of fabricating a new hearth / back plate for our new 9kw multi fuel stove which replaces our Firefox 5. Most steel hearths I have seen are painted with some type of black paint but I want to keep the steel bare so to speak. The steel I have used is rusty and so the mill scale has gone , Is there any thing I can use to seal the steel that will not ignite !!! In Holland they used to use a strange concoction of ingredients including Linseed oil to seal the bare steel on their decks etc resulting in a brown/bronze colour , but Linseed is not too good near heat. If I burnish? the steel plate with a powered wire brush it produces the effect I want.. how do I retain this??