Range Cookers on narrowboats

[Alan de Enfield]

So with Solar pumping out X (unknown) amps you still have a nett (minus) -3.4amps.

 

 

[plato]

Yes it would seem so. It’s been very overcast today , so not a lot from the panels. The fridge and tv was on at the time of the screen shot. 

[frygood]

We have a heritage compact duette.A really good bit of kit and have no regrets about having it.We have never had any issues regarding power. Obvisously  it uses some power.It runs on Diesel and is very economical.Yes on a really hot day its a pain but you have a Salad or light the BBQ.This time of year its lovely with its residual heat.With often saves you power/fuel as you don't use other forms of heating.

[plato]

Frygood 

Good point about the gentle warmth this time of year  it often saves lighting the wood burner when you get that awkward transition in the spring and autumn.  Mine came with the boat. As I had to do a complete refit I almost took it out but I’m glad I kept it . 

[wandering snail]

Wouldn't be without our Sigmar, have loved using it for the past 13 years live aboard but it runs on diesel and with all the question marks over this fuel, for how much longer sadly?

[PancakeMuddypaws]

Thank you all, it has been really helpful to hear from you all and I love the photos ! I’m guessing we will have to see what comes with the boat we end up with and then decide if we want to change....

[mad hatter]

We had a Heritage diesel range installed eleven years ago. I could not be happier with it and have no complaints. However at these difficult times we do not expect the service team to travel from Liskeard to carry out servicing. An earlier post suggests “....any suitable approved oil certified enginer can service - the burners are basically central heating uits with different burner nozzle to accept diesel. so issues on getting engineers is a myth...”. 

I have previously been given the names of two engineers who cover Bedfordshire, one didn’t come back to me and another confirmed he was not insured to work on boats. Has anyone used an engineer anywhere near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire that they could recommend as DIY servicing is definitely not an option for us.

[Markinaboat]

23 minutes ago, mad hatter said:

We had a Heritage diesel range installed eleven years ago. I could not be happier with it and have no complaints. However at these difficult times we do not expect the service team to travel from Liskeard to carry out servicing. An earlier post suggests “....any suitable approved oil certified enginer can service - the burners are basically central heating uits with different burner nozzle to accept diesel. so issues on getting engineers is a myth...”. 

I have previously been given the names of two engineers who cover Bedfordshire, one didn’t come back to me and another confirmed he was not insured to work on boats. Has anyone used an engineer anywhere near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire that they could recommend as DIY servicing is definitely not an option for us.

When we had a Heritage compact duo in a previous boat, we used Paul Hollamby for a service at Harefield/Uxbridge. Was very experienced with the Heritage and said they're the best to work on and most reliable. Also have contact details for a Dave Keanan and an 'Andy' who I've marked in my phone as unreliable. PM for contact numbers unless Google is your friend!