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Sorry - Confusion reigns, I was trying to get the post in immediately after Quo Vadis re Malanka Griff

Me too? Griff

Washing Machines? - Pah Hoovers, now there's a topic worth debating. I use the Henry type for my daily use at work (Other types are available) However even they are not bullet proof. Had to buy a new one recently as the last one got married, It stopped sucking! Griff

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Proper interesting thread is this one. Particularly the discussion about electric power consumption / supply for homes / cars (Boats?) Why has no one mentioned super conductivity ? If the scientists could crack that one - we would all be catered for. Apparently the Boffins have got it working but at ridiculously low temperatures Why isn't a government of the world investing heavily into cracking the one? The power savings and rewards would be huge Griff

Never ask an Englishman where he is from If he is from Yorkshire, he will tell you If he is not, it is unfair to embarrass him Griff

Ditto

Really? Griff

Thanks for the update, sad to see her go, however she will be better suited to more open waters. Here’s hoping the new owners look after her good n proper Griff

Like it. In all seriousness £10k wouldn’t swing it for me even if someone was that daft with deep pockets Griff

We now have the third application on. The mast is now starting to show itself as to what it will look like on completion. I was around our hovel yesterday, it was a nice day so managed the full process outside for a nice change. Today the two front cover dressing pieces will be fastened on and the remaining three coats applied with them in place Griff

Not a prayer, for all the tea in china or a huge debit card - Zippo diddly squat. Am I being clear enough? Insurance issues, toll issues, not to mention the handover / clean through. I often get asked if we would hire out 'B.A'. Putting the financial complications to one side I usually explain it something like this. If you had a old, lets say classic collectable very rare MG sports car that you had spent years and a fortune on restoring to concourse condition. You also had a brand new Focus and you HAD to lend one of them out - which one would it be? - In my case the Focus - Insured and easily replaced, besides they are like are5oles - everyone has got one We have lent out 'B.A' (Never for financial gain) before now and no doubt will do so again, a select few other like minded boat owners would also be welcome to take her out without one of the owners onboard too. The closest we would ever get to 'Hiring' her out is with one of the owners onboard and a large donation to a charity Griff

Sorted. Prv and expansion vessel changed this morning. On inspecting the old units, the prv was definitely the problem. The vessel would have lasted how long? I know not but we now have years of service left in the new unit. Hot water and central heating running like a guddun, silent, maintaining pressure, no more popping up the loft to re-pressurise morning, noon and night. Job done and ticked off all for less than £50:00 Mucho thankso to you members that have offered advice I have pre-booked a gas safe plumber to do a full service on it in the morning for peace of mind too Now, where did I put that mast and my varnish? Griff

Only the one? If so it must have been a fair trek back to the boat Griff

Tuesdays intended second coat application didn't happen due to work commitments / other stuff. However last night I did manage a full de-nib, whit spirit wipe down followed by second application. I see this morning it has dried nicely so will get the third coat on today. Of course as expected, MrsG has started making noises about having the mast hung up in our conservatory, things like "Just how long is that thing going to be in here for" My reply:- "Not nearly as long as your new mantelpiece thing was sat on the lounge floor my dear" That'll hold her for a few more days I hope Griff

Said expansion vessel and prv arrived yesterday. Snag there was by the time I had finished at yesterdays client, taken rubbish away, emptied same from van, then visited two clients for estimates I did not get in till 1930. By the time I had my tea, processed estimates etc it was 2130. Too late for I felt for mucking about up in the loft. Instead got second coat of varnish on the new mast - Gotta get ones priorities right. Due to a plumber getting behind (Aka letting me down) todays booking is postponed so the boiler will be tackled this morning Griff

I don't have to discredit JP Of course you don't He manages that quite successfully all on his own Griff

Welcome Onboard Griff

Ordered. Apparently it is due Wednesday too. Good, no prizes for guessing what I'll be doing Wednesday after work then Griff

Right, That's done it for me oldgregg. The new prv is due to arrive Wednesday, knowing how these things go, I am immediately after this post ordering a new expansion tank. The two combined will be less than £50 and fitting will be free of course. What price piece of mind? Besides I am getting most royally pi55ed off with having to go up the loft and pressurise the system every time we want hot water or the heating on, not to mention a permanent puddle outside on the drive Griff

Missed my target for first coat of varnish on the Sunday afternoon, pratting about with the boiler here at home amongst other things. This evening however, before tea I gave the mast a rub down with 0000 wire wool as the cuprinol had raised the grain slightly, hoovered it off, wipe down with white spirit then the first application of Ravilakk thinned down with turps. Onwards and upwards, same again tomorrow early evening Griff

No, 'Mines' a Phil Griff

'My' plumber is out of sorts lately So I may be needing someone that I can recommend to my clients but he MUST be reliable. Is he local to Donny? Griff

I drained the system down before checking the expansion tank then re-pressuring and yes it was cold. Having researched this boiler I am informed the prv's get weak and start to drip after some years. So as well as the expansion vessel needing pressurising up the prv is tired too. Once the new prv arrives, after fitting I will report back. All is to the good at the moment with hot water on demand and a warm house so MrsG happy Griff

The prv is dripping but managing to hold enough pressure for showers and the heating is ok for now. £8:50 delivered for a new one. At that price it ain't worth mucking about stripping the present unit, besides the spring by now is bound to be tired. Whilst I was having a search round I found that a new expansion tank can be had delivered for just under £40:00. I'm not planning on changing that but at least I can get one for sensible money should the need arise Griff