littlesprite

Sorry John I don't do Facebook or Twitter so never realised.

Some outside of Kent might not have seen this article about wearing the wrong thing. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/hospital-apology-over-airman-insult-43820/

It would seem that the chaps attempt to prevent offence, has in itself caused offence.

It was just something my boy was doing that needed to have the safety of not restarting after a power down until the button was pressed.

Baitrunner, Thanks a lot for the advice it works, great stuff.

Baitrunner thanks I think! that almost makes sense, the idea is simply to stop something starting after a power failure until after re-pushing the button. (safety)

Hi Alan, Thanks for the reply, If operated via a relay the circuit would remain open after a power loss (I think) which means when power returns it would re-activate? I want the switch to reset so that it can't activate without being pressed again.

Johnnie from us.

from us.

I'm looking for help with a switch, hopefully I can explain it in a way you can understand. I want to know if there is a switch that when pressed will make the circuit but when the power goes off will reset to the off position and require pressing again to make the circuit. Does that make any sense, I hope so.

Hi John, welcome to the forum.

Welcome Steve and Sue.

I'm a horn sounder, Ludham and Wroxham both have poor visibility and a blast on the horn will let people know your coming, Wroxham especially can be a pain with day boats suddenly appearing from nowhere and forcing you to try and abort a bridge passage.

Well done to you both for taking the plunge.

Time for me to get myself in trouble again with the electrical bods. I understand the concept of 16a rated cable carrying 32a if something goes wrong but when in Europe I plug in a table lamp with 2pin plug and no fuse? if the boat is protected with MCB's is the cable risk really that high? should there be a fault on board, the MCB's would trip, if the cable was faulty and leaking current the RCD in the post would trip. Am I missing something or is the risk really that high.

http://www.snowandrock.com/maloja-mens-malak-softshell-jacket/maloja-jacket/ski-snowboard-outdoor-sports/fcp-product/64143?listing=true

It's always worth looking at ski gear, can be very warm whilst still giving reasonable mobility.

Would a no tolerance policy on speeding (court action every time) stop people from speeding in the first place, if so money well spent.

I always like to think you should not treat anyone or any animal in a way that you wouldn't treat yourself. Some long time ago (ok I'm old) when first owning a car I was waiting for Carol with the car windows fully wound down ( pre electric windows) I lasted 5 mins before it was uncomfortable enough to make me leave the car and seek shade, it was not pleasant, though I don't know how bad it would have got or whether death would ensue, I do know that I would not intentionally repeat the experiment and would not leave a dog in the same situation, I was able to leave when the comfort levels decreased, a dog hasn't got that luxury.

Welcome Lakesailor, nice to have you on board.

The reports I've seen from people in the area suggest the plane went quiet before coming down? Condolences to all involved.

Before the BA took over the broads were dying, boating was shrinking fast, water quality was poor, visitor numbers were down, businesses were suffering, many species of wildlife were disappearing. You can if you choose ignore the BA's part in that but whatever the improvements are there to be seen so I ask again why upset the balance.

50 years ago most of the canal systems in England were dry, derelict and supported very little life. Without the need for legislation or NP status, groups of volunteers and narrow boat enthusiasts started work on restoring and bringing the canals back to life which was of benefit to narrow boaters and nature. The broads has shown steady improvement under the BA over the last 20 years, why upset the balance now?

This is nothing to do with boats or the broads but thought some might find it interesting. I have always known that Charles Dickens used Cliffe Church/graveyard in Great Expectations, where Pip and Magwitch first met but was unaware that the film Full Metal Jacket used Cliffe Marshes as the paddy fields shown in the film. Sorry I'll get my coat.

Glad you have enjoyed your holiday and a belated welcome.