the power of the sun

[magnetman]

I have a few ratchet straps holding down certain things to the roof of the boat. Its not that important but I was doing other things and one of the straps just seemed to evaoprate when I accidentally hit it with something.

 

OK they are cheapo 25mm shite lidl but anyway it was obviously sun damage as another one which is usually shaded when on the mooring won' t break even if I want it to.

 

I have also experienced screwed ropes.

 

Is there anything which can be done about sunshine or the damaged caused by it?

[Victor Vectis]

Is it The UV in sunlight that causes this?

 

Makes plastics go brittle?

[magnetman]

I think its UV yes.

 

If we could have less sunshine perhaps it would help.

[RLWP]

No, no! We need that sun to keep the locks working

 

Richard

[Dave Payne]

And to keep my fridge running... I hate warm beer!

[Murflynn]

I also have a problem with the sun.

 

I've noticed that the wires attached to those shiny black sheets of plastic fixed to the roof of my boat can give me a nasty electric shock.

 

what should i do about it?

[Mutts]

I have a few ratchet straps holding down certain things to the roof of the boat. Its not that important but I was doing other things and one of the straps just seemed to evaoprate when I accidentally hit it with something.

 

OK they are cheapo 25mm shite lidl but anyway it was obviously sun damage as another one which is usually shaded when on the mooring won' t break even if I want it to.

 

I have also experienced screwed ropes.

 

Is there anything which can be done about sunshine or the damaged caused by it?

 

 

I think its UV yes.

 

If we could have less sunshine perhaps it would help.

I think its to much falling over juice !!!!

[Taslim]

Factor 5 sunblock? Also available from Lidl from time to time.

[MtB]

Factor 5 sunblock? Also available from Lidl from time to time.

 

Ah, you haven't noticed the grade inflation associated with sunblock have you?

 

Factor 5 is weak these days. Factor 30 is strong. I think I saw factor 50 the other day too!!

How long before it is getting stated in the millions?!

[bizzard]

Like sun glasses the ratchet straps could be covered all over with brown cellophane toffee wrappers such as provided to wrap 'I think' the chocolate covered coconut sweets of Quality Street.

Edited August 13, 2016 by bizzard

[Taslim]

 

Ah, you haven't noticed the grade inflation associated with sunblock have you?

 

Factor 5 is weak these days. Factor 30 is strong. I think I saw factor 50 the other day too!!

How long before it is getting stated in the millions?!

You'r right. I took my eye off the glitter ball. To buisy getting a nightclub tan.

 

The ultimate sunblock.

 

Oh! just a mo. They switched on the UV lamps. Is there a high factor sunblock that sorts dandruf too?

[RLWP]

They switched on the UV lamps.

 

I hope your shirt is clean

 

Richard

[Peter X]

Plastics vary widely in their resistance to UV degradation, but I think ratchet straps are usually polyester, one of the better plastics for this as you might expect because it's an outdoor use. However that doesn't mean it's impervious to the sun, it degrades in the end.

[Peter X]

You could make a habit of mooring in the shade of trees, bridges etc., but this may be an unattractive option if you have solar panels. Alternatively, you could cover your ratchet straps with something that blocks UV, e.g. wrap some material round them whenever you leave them for a while.

[Phil Ambrose]

You'r right. I took my eye off the glitter ball. To buisy getting a nightclub tan.

 

The ultimate sunblock.

 

Oh! just a mo. They switched on the UV lamps. Is there a high factor sunblock that sorts dandruf too?

Best thing for sorting dandruff is a No 1

Phil

[Jennifer McM]

I made a sun canopy using specialist UV resistant fabric - but forgot to use UV resistant cotton, after a few sunny months disaster struck! My 'beautiful' sun canopy resembled shabby rags!

[cuthound]

Best thing for sorting dandruff is a No 1

Phil

Are you taking the pee? ☺

[Phil Ambrose]

Are you taking the pee? ☺

Only a bit ☺

Phil