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Off Grid On a budget
30 April 2016, 22:16,
#31
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Right I found the info I needed I was close but not bang on, look at this site:

http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html



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1 May 2016, 18:41,
#32
RE: Off Grid On a budget
(30 April 2016, 12:02)Nemesis Wrote: Yes I am looking to get some stick on rubber feet before I move the boat.

Also due to BSS standard I have to have everything fused, so am looking around for 12 volt switches, fuse boxes and so on, marine grade.




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Just picked up your comment here Nemesis. My system is fully fused using an automotive fuse board with normal blade fuses.

This has been working fine for a number of years now. Maybe that would work for you too? I'm guessing that automotive grade is somewhat damp tolerant, but maybe not sufficient for marine use?

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11 May 2016, 11:37,
#33
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Hi LS yes I will be adding a fuse box from a car it would be about the same environment as being in a car outside.


For your information in-case you don't know, two products:

Galactic Waterstop

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RAY TECH MAGIC GEL

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12 May 2016, 14:09,
#34
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Solar is in place, just need secure the battery's in position.

I have found a water tank and waiting for more info on that.

Tap, water pump, hose all on order.

12 volt lighting I have received now and am happy with results.

Been insulating the boat on a budget and almost done the front of boat.

Painting almost done.

Now trying to find a multi fuel stove for a 23 foot boat, I want it small and would like glass front, this is becoming a pain and taking up a lot of my time, weight and size matters.

I will take pictures and offer up info soon enough.




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13 May 2016, 08:01,
#35
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Two useful looking products there Nemesis, there's always self-amalgamating tape too.
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13 May 2016, 20:54,
#36
RE: Off Grid On a budget
(13 May 2016, 08:01)Steve Wrote: Two useful looking products there Nemesis, there's always self-amalgamating tape too.


Thank you Steve, I better get some just in case.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/self-amalgamat...-10m/87717




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15 May 2016, 20:51,
#37
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Sticking to the off grid on a budget I have added some layers to insulate the boat, I bought for £1 each high quality bathroom carpet samples, very thick wool carpet, I bought 11.

I also got hold of a large roll of brown material for £20 which I will use to make the curtains.

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15 May 2016, 21:01,
#38
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Picked up the water tank £25, water pump £15, and tap £8 and hose £5.



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Could not fit the pump as I had to stick some wood to the boat so as to allow me to screw the pump in, its drying over night.



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27 May 2016, 20:16,
#39
RE: Off Grid On a budget
Got a chance to test the water flow today and very disappointed with the pump as in it did not pump water out of the tap on only a 6 foot hose run, buy cheap buy twice comes to mind.

Amazon £15.99 no name:

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SHURFLO Trailking £59.99

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This new pump should allow me to make a pressure water filter for drinking the river water if need be?



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27 May 2016, 20:28,
#40
RE: Off Grid On a budget
You either got a bad pump or installed it wrong.

I have been dealing with those 12v pumps in caravans for decades and never found one that would not pump through a hot water heater and into the shower 25 feet away.
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