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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 18:10:35 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 19:37:26 GMT
Light is easy to sort. Biggest fear is no heat. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 19:44:34 GMT
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2019 19:44:58 GMT
Light is easy to sort. Biggest fear is no heat. this is exactly why I don't like heating that needs electrical power to work. |
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Post by JohnV on Jan 11, 2019 19:47:16 GMT
Light is easy to sort. Biggest fear is no heat. this is exactly why I don't like heating that needs electrical power to work. It's the reason I retained the solid fuel stove when I fitted the diesel central heating |
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Post by patty on Jan 11, 2019 19:52:49 GMT
Hope it all sorts ok..
I know nuffin about this stuff but am following the thread...
Stay calm ...
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2019 20:01:53 GMT
this is exactly why I don't like heating that needs electrical power to work. It's the reason I retained the solid fuel stove when I fitted the diesel central heating yes if I ever fit a diesel heater Id keep the wood burner and I think I'd fit a drip fed.bunble stove. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 20:23:01 GMT
I've probably camped out in far worst conditions, always expected and planned for though. Was seriously considering moving to a hotel today, cold gets you like nothing else, plus having to give Lucy canal/river water to drink (water pump would not run) bought home how precarious our situation was. Batteries up to 13v now  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 20:34:24 GMT
I've probably camped out in far worst conditions, always expected and planned for though. Was seriously considering moving to a hotel today, cold gets you like nothing else, plus having to give Lucy canal/river water to drink (water pump would not run) bought home how precarious our situation was. Batteries up to 13v now Grab some of those 330ml bottles of water from a shop, keep en in a cupboard out of sunlight - always for a walk with the dog along with a small tub/bowl 👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 20:43:47 GMT
It's the reason I retained the solid fuel stove when I fitted the diesel central heating yes if I ever fit a diesel heater Id keep the wood burner and I think I'd fit a drip fed.bunble stove. I put a "heatpol" diesel pot burner in one of my boats a few months ago. Its actually a Refleks 66M rebranded. It was second hand. It has been running for about 2 months now continuously and used zero electric. Same goes for the bubble stove but donkey's stove has a back boiler which needs pumped water circulation. To be fair the pump will use very little power. I do personally prefer not to have a pumped water heating system because it is a potential failure point. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 20:44:48 GMT
Glad to hear you sorted the battery problem !!
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2019 20:48:54 GMT
I like to keep things as simple as possible really. Or have alternative ways of doing everything. Which is the way most sea going boats are setup. So at least two ways to charge batteries. Two ways of heating etc. But of course this isn't always possible. It usually isn't life threatening on the inland waterways anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 20:52:42 GMT
Glad to hear you sorted the battery problem !! Its only a temp sort. More questions tomorrow. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 21:01:08 GMT
I like to keep things as simple as possible really. Or have alternative ways of doing everything. Which is the way most sea going boats are setup. So at least two ways to charge batteries. Two ways of heating etc. But of course this isn't always possible. It usually isn't life threatening on the inland waterways anyway. My attitude as well. My "cc" boat which will be the one I end up living on has main engine and 12v diesel generator, wood burner, diesel heater, gas boiler, engine hot water and engine heated radiators. And solar and wind power obviously according to location. I have been considering adding a 240v diesel generator and an electric pod drive with folding propeller built into the rudder. And a suitable battery bank. For secondary propulsion in case of main engine failure. Ideally you would want to have a few more options available. |
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2019 21:04:49 GMT
I like to keep things as simple as possible really. Or have alternative ways of doing everything. Which is the way most sea going boats are setup. So at least two ways to charge batteries. Two ways of heating etc. But of course this isn't always possible. It usually isn't life threatening on the inland waterways anyway. My attitude as well. My "cc" boat which will be the one I end up living on has main engine and 12v diesel generator, wood burner, diesel heater, gas boiler, engine hot water and engine heated radiators. And solar and wind power obviously according to location. I have been considering adding a 240v diesel generator and an electric pod drive with folding propeller built into the rudder. And a suitable battery bank. For secondary propulsion in case of main engine failure. Ideally you would want to have a few more options available. is this not the boat you live on at the moment? So you are definately leaving your mooring? |
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