Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hi good afternoon everyone I do apologise if its been asked before it's just I can't find a thread about it I have seen people say they get there card allowance take it that us only for privateers not (hirers) like myself is it possible to buy electric cards pre-visit or only during your visit many thanks scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 You used to be able to buy them from The Broads Authority direct. Try giving them a call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 you can get the cards from the rangers, or the BA offices as well as some other outlets. I know the little office at ranworth does them, if you phone up the BA head office they will take a payment and send you some in the post. If you are hiring you would need to check that the boat has shore power capability and make sure there is a cable before leaving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Quite often you can also get lucky and find credit left on the meters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 There is a list of the outlets that sell the cards on the BA webage. The same page also lists the moorings with electric posts. Here... https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/facilities/electric-boat-charging-points 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Thank you found credit left on at Loddon Staithe just wanted to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 We often get our electric cards from Bridge Stores, as it's nice and handy for Loddon Staithe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 I did try rico's before I left but didn't sell them and none available at ludham never tried ransworth as always looks busy to moor didn't want to get it wrong when mooring up and a crowd watching but thanks I will give the broads authority a call and ask for a few just incase I can't buy any Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 We’ve taken to ordering them direct from the BA. They arrive quickly by post usually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Ranworth from the BA office there , also the post office at Horning , and as has been stated by mail direct from Yare House , also if you see a ranger on the river they carry a few they are able to sell to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Thanks everyone for the advice just phoned and just bought 10 electric cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 21 minutes ago, Scotty said: Thanks everyone for the advice just phoned and just bought 10 electric cards I don’t think I have managed to use 10 in the last 5 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
750XL Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 It's a shame you can't just use contactless payment at the electric posts, much like you can when travelling on the tube etc (tap in, tap out). We had a few boat battery issues when we hired last year and could only use the galley on shore power. Couldn't find anywhere selling cards, and when we eventually did (at Brooms) the electricity posts at Rockland St Marys weren't working. Hey ho! Gonna try pick a couple up from Herbert Woods this year, just in case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, BrundallNavy said: I don’t think I have managed to use 10 in the last 5 years. Got 2 more holidays booked this year 1 week Aug and 2 weeks Oct and whatever I don't use by the end of Oct I can pass the remaining cards to someone possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Most times I plug in there's enough left on a post to last me all night anyway as it's usually just to keep the batteries topped up and fridge on higher power setting (goes on boost when volts are up). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 I especially thought I'd use more in Oct with the earlier nights and the not to disturb anyone with running the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, 750XL said: It's a shame you can't just use contactless payment at the electric posts, much like you can when travelling on the tube etc (tap in, tap out). We had a few boat battery issues when we hired last year and could only use the galley on shore power. Couldn't find anywhere selling cards, and when we eventually did (at Brooms) the electricity posts at Rockland St Marys weren't working. Hey ho! Gonna try pick a couple up from Herbert Woods this year, just in case. Spoke to woods today re our trip in Oct, that's exactly what we will do. Unused cards in theory should work the following year apparently. They just said don't buy to many as they are non refundable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 it will depend whether you are using any form of heating run off shore power 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, Scotty said: whatever I don't use by the end of Oct I can pass the remaining cards to someone possibly We used cards this year that we’d bought last year, so I don’t think they expire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, YnysMon said: We used cards this year that we’d bought last year, so I don’t think they expire. Us too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 53 minutes ago, grendel said: it will depend whether you are using any form of heating run off shore power Possibly take the oil radiator with us or both if them that way there's no noise or minor noise with heater running at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, Lulu said: Us too That's what the lady said on the phone what ever I don't use I can use next year anyway but if someone needs one then I will have a spare or 2 for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Scotty said: Possibly take the oil radiator with us or both if them that way there's no noise or minor noise with heater running at night That’s what we do out of season. In October, kept on a low setting we can get away with just one card. In February, with the setting considerably higher, we usually have to put more than £1 on the post, unless someone has left a lot of credit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I always have plenty on board, and if I see anyone struggling to workout how to use the electric posts will offer them a card. (P.s. they are £2 each aren’t they???) PPS Just kidding 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
750XL Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 We left our £5 worth of cards (which we hadn't managed to use) on board for the next people taking the boat - thinking we wouldn't be back to the Broads within the next 12 months. Bit of a thread drift, perhaps, but I see all Herbert Woods boats use diesel warm air heating. Does this use much (if any?) battery power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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