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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2019 7:15:24 GMT
"that picture has nothing to do with it Ross .... you are just clouding the problem" Yes, I mentioned that already (look up). Not my fault some pillock included that pic in a set of photos about Sykehouse Lock. Anyway, I think I helped by letting Welly know the swing bridge in the middle must be opened first.
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2019 7:17:01 GMT
trying to remember but going down hill in a narrowboat you might have enough clearance even with the bridge closed provided you are short enough to fit between top gates and bridge Gates will not open if bridge not opened.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 7, 2019 7:22:46 GMT
trying to remember but going down hill in a narrowboat you might have enough clearance even with the bridge closed provided you are short enough to fit between top gates and bridge Gates will not open if bridge not opened. Welly just said he'd got the gates open ..... but didn't mention the bridge ...... I think I will wait until his next post before believing what the t'internet says
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2019 7:28:58 GMT
Yes, indeed. Details, Welly!
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Post by pearley on Apr 7, 2019 8:40:26 GMT
That is the old "Castle" key used for self service operation in the early 90s before they changed to the Watermate key. Only used them once.
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Post by Jim on Apr 7, 2019 8:46:54 GMT
That is the old "Castle" key used for self service operation in the early 90s before they changed to the Watermate key. Only used them once. They don't seem common, but are they available?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2019 8:56:42 GMT
Is this CRT's attempt to repel invaders?
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Post by wellyftw on Apr 7, 2019 9:19:54 GMT
Yes, indeed. Details, Welly! Yeah, got through it! Am well past that now. Almost at Knottingley.
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Post by peterboat on Apr 7, 2019 9:27:41 GMT
Wrong Foxy it sometimes has a volunteer lock keeper but normally you do it yourself, and that isnt the key in the picture, I must have gone through this lock 50 times, and the first thing you do is put the BWB key in the right hole
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Post by pearley on Apr 7, 2019 9:38:45 GMT
That is the old "Castle" key used for self service operation in the early 90s before they changed to the Watermate key. Only used them once. They don't seem common, but are they available? Superseded by Watermate key now. Guess its been retained for service purposes or just to fill the hole.
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Post by peterboat on Apr 7, 2019 9:40:50 GMT
I have to say the instructions haow to operate the lock keep on going missing, but when you find them its a really simple operation [but laborious] to open this lock, I am always overjoyed to see a volunteer on this lock
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2019 11:43:20 GMT
That is the old "Castle" key used for self service operation in the early 90s before they changed to the Watermate key. Only used them once. They don't seem common, but are they available? Why would you even want to open the control box to fiddle with the electrical gubbins inside?
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2019 11:44:19 GMT
Wrong Foxy it sometimes has a volunteer lock keeper but normally you do it yourself, and that isnt the key in the picture, I must have gone through this lock 50 times, and the first thing you do is put the BWB key in the right hole And what about opening the bridge first before the gates?
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Post by JohnV on Apr 7, 2019 11:49:10 GMT
They don't seem common, but are they available? Why would you even want to open the control box to fiddle with the electrical gubbins inside? because sometimes self operator locks have a locked cover over the buttons and lights to protect them from vandals ?
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2019 11:50:24 GMT
Yes, indeed. Details, Welly! Yeah, got through it! Am well past that now. Almost at Knottingley. Did you have to open the bridge at Sykehouse Lock before you could open the gates? A simple Yes or No will suffice.
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