Free Hot Water. Narrowboat Solar Dump. Hot Water Without Running Your Engine or Heating. E107

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • Have a Narrowboat? have solar panels? have an immersion heater? Then you need to watch this video for free hot water.Fitting a solar dump so my hot water tank can be heated from excess solar energy once my batteries are full. Patreon www.patreon.com/user?u=291494...
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Komentáře • 605

  • @TheRealSmithFamily
    @TheRealSmithFamily Před 3 lety +4

    No narrow boat, no solar, and don’t even live in the U.K., but I do like tech so I watched! What a great mod. I will say after a hot walk, I like a cool shower or a sit in front of a fan. 😉 ❤️🇺🇸

  • @magnoliathebus
    @magnoliathebus Před měsícem +1

    I'm going to to subscribe just for that opening 😘

  • @antsquirly7654
    @antsquirly7654 Před 3 lety +11

    Mark, isn't it a glorious feeling when you realize you're one step closer to being energy-free?
    Deb, you've joined the Fuzzy Wuzzy club, yea you. \0/

  • @johnwyman6126
    @johnwyman6126 Před 16 hodinami

    Oh no not them again!
    Seriously though thank you for this video.

  • @narrowboatstealthy
    @narrowboatstealthy Před 3 lety +11

    If we wasn’t retiring from Lyons boatyard I would now be offering you a job 👍 well done on that vlog, still owe you a pint come find us 👏❤️

  • @DavidBriggsAdventures
    @DavidBriggsAdventures Před 3 lety +25

    You can really tell Deb is doing better. Your color has returned to your face, and you have a bit of a glow. Great to see. We've been keeping you in our prayers. Great video, and also very handy for RV's We may have to try it with ours.

  • @wncmartin
    @wncmartin Před 26 dny

    Think this would do well at my cabin too. Thanks for this update!

  • @gabrieletewinkel584
    @gabrieletewinkel584 Před 3 lety +6

    So much enthusiasm about the newly installed system, well enough explained,even I understood most of it!

  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Excellent water heater power option! It's just a 12-volt system after all. Why wasn't this developed long ago? I know this vlog was produced two years ago, and I'm behind the times. 🙂Today, it's common practice to install such systems, but still Mark knew what the heck he was doing back then two years ago. I installed this same system on my old 1939 wood power cruiser here in the Pacific Northwest (Puget Sound) back in 2003. Solar has been around for many decades and it's extraordinarily wonderful to see that it is becoming more common.

  • @philmorrow2446
    @philmorrow2446 Před 3 lety +4

    "So I save the washing up from lunch to test the water...!"
    Deborah does washing up!!!😂😂😂😂
    You are so spoiled mate!!!
    Nice clear video. Answered a question I was thinking about. I'm seriously thinking about living on a narrowboat, so all the information was great.
    Thank you.... Deborah!,,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂

  • @stevegoodier1241
    @stevegoodier1241 Před 3 lety +11

    Quite an interesting vlog....
    And another plus is that the immersion heater element should last a bit longer as it's not being driven as hard.
    All the best,
    Regards Steve

  • @HarryJohnson-lm4rq
    @HarryJohnson-lm4rq Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent video and great solar hack!

  • @FireStormintheTARDIS
    @FireStormintheTARDIS Před 3 lety +1

    Great vlog and very informative! Also great to see Deb doing better!

  • @campcookhenry
    @campcookhenry Před 3 lety +1

    Good to see you two on the move again,good on ya ,safe travels

  • @sarahgardiner1649
    @sarahgardiner1649 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! That is a great find! Really well explained too. Thank you.

  • @sueroberts8834
    @sueroberts8834 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done ! Deb looks so good !

  • @joycebirrell2866
    @joycebirrell2866 Před 3 lety +2

    I love these how I do vlogs. Keep them coming. Good to see you both looking so happy xx

  • @narrowboateralex8053
    @narrowboateralex8053 Před 3 lety +2

    Very useful for summer time hot water, I'll be looking into this. Thanks and it's great to see Deb's look so well and happy xx

  • @Barbara1957-x3s
    @Barbara1957-x3s Před 3 lety +7

    Enjoyed watching always interested in things like this 😊

  • @sueboh59
    @sueboh59 Před 3 lety +2

    Very informative, just the subject we needed, thank you.
    Debs you're looking so well, big hugs for you 🤗 💜

  • @paulquinn8880
    @paulquinn8880 Před 3 lety +1

    Really informative, well done for keeping it simple. Even I understood the benefits. This one is for the archives. Cheers.

  • @marionkeight6709
    @marionkeight6709 Před 3 lety +4

    Deb, you are looking fantastic. As always we love your vlogs

  • @brianinbrisbane6632
    @brianinbrisbane6632 Před 3 lety

    Well done with the solar system. Good explanation.

  • @michaelchartres
    @michaelchartres Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant description of what you have done and very interesting. Well done. Regards Michael

  • @philipgoldson928
    @philipgoldson928 Před 3 lety +1

    So enjoy your blogs- both of you are so enthusiastic and it comes across! Mark, you are such a clever guy and a tidy worker. Debs- it is so good to see you looking much better! Thanks for ll your efforts!

  • @davidbutler4363
    @davidbutler4363 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant guys well done 😁👍👏👏👏

  • @lynettecoates4272
    @lynettecoates4272 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow.... what a brainy chap you have Debs!! Brilliant informative vlog, explained really well to both of us!! Thanks for filming this. Really helpful. Xx

  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill Před 3 lety +1

    Wow what a great idea. Great vlog

  • @stevesrepairs5778
    @stevesrepairs5778 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for a very interesting vlog, great to see that you're both enjoying the sun and making the most of the solar power, brilliant. Take care and all the best. Stevie

  • @Smiler57
    @Smiler57 Před 3 lety +2

    What a good idea free hot water in the summer, great vlog, thank you.

  • @jamieschneider7136
    @jamieschneider7136 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video , been contemplating doing this , but needed guidance . Keep up the great vlogs 🤩

  • @robint01
    @robint01 Před 3 lety +1

    Great information & well done. 😊 Free!

  • @SheplerStudios
    @SheplerStudios Před rokem

    What a great setup, love the idea of a solar dump!

  • @AndyCutright
    @AndyCutright Před 3 lety +1

    Good work Mark!

  • @MrRoyboy55
    @MrRoyboy55 Před 3 lety +1

    totally logical and now a model of efficiency , brilliant

  • @westaussiejeff1547
    @westaussiejeff1547 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm impressed too Deborah :)

  • @EskdaleHawks1
    @EskdaleHawks1 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interesting to know Mark. Nice little hack. Another great video 🙂

  • @alicejenkins7591
    @alicejenkins7591 Před 3 lety +3

    It is marvelous to see Deb looking so well. Prayers answered. 💕
    We love your "How I do it" videos. Thanks for the effort it took to share this. Well done!
    Bill and Alice in Idaho USA.

  • @palmeraj70
    @palmeraj70 Před rokem +2

    This is the fist time I've viewed one of your videos, and I have to say, it was a great watch.
    All explained at a good speed aye without getting over technical. Just what I need! 😁
    Thanks 👍

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant, I live in Canada on the prairies but this could apply to so many things. Thank you.

  • @jonethomas3892
    @jonethomas3892 Před 3 lety +1

    One looks at the folk living on canal boats and have to say you all look healthy, happy,. May it continue to be the case, and no outsiders spoil your life style.🛶.

  • @karenmills1487
    @karenmills1487 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic, trying to get my son to do this to mine thank you so much xxx

  • @makinganarrowboatwithnannyandg

    Cheers Mark Perfect timing, Just ordering all our plumbing and solar stuff and been uming and arring about these but you've convinced us to give it a go.

  • @JCDiamond
    @JCDiamond Před 3 lety +1

    We love your "As I do it" vlogs. You do a really great job of explaining what you're doing, why and how. This is absolutely something we would consider - and my better half certainly has the skills and the knowledge. It is great to see Deb looking so great as well.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget all the wiring diagrams are in this groups files section.
      facebook.com/groups/144684286108763/?multi_permalinks=926529931257524

  • @sunswifttan2346
    @sunswifttan2346 Před 3 lety +2

    Can’t help but feel happy to see Deb looking happy and radiant! Bet Mark is over the 🌙 with happy Deb! It is great to see you both bubbly and smiling! The vlog is a bit too technical for me🛠🪛🔧. However great seeing Mark explaining the details. Stay radiant and happy 😃🌞🌚 always!

  • @chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917

    Great to see you yesterday. Hope all is well. Many thanks from Chris and Jane

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 Před 3 lety +1

    So interesting. What a clever man you. Looking well and good Deborah. Take care

  • @russellgordon5160
    @russellgordon5160 Před rokem +1

    Thank you I shared with my son, who is interested in the tec side ,and understands more than me.
    So good to see Debra looking well and back on form. Mark and Debra be gentle on yourselves and enjoy your boating life.

  • @shardlake
    @shardlake Před 3 lety +6

    Great stuff, makes so much sent to use all that excess solar for a hot shower :)

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 Před 3 lety +2

    Great explanation! Nice to see a green energy project. Enjoy those warm showers!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🛠🛠

  • @francishughes5205
    @francishughes5205 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job Mark, you should go into production. Thanks so much both of you lovely people. X

  • @mikerobertson3237
    @mikerobertson3237 Před 3 lety +1

    Solar dump, “how I do,” such an informative vlog Mark. Thank you! We have solar energy in our Arizona home… there’s so much more that could be done, but heavily regulated here, enough said. Good on you mate!

  • @SuperTonywilliams
    @SuperTonywilliams Před 3 lety +1

    Nicely done mate. Lovely to see a "not how to but how i do" film again. Cheers!

  • @Geeraffe
    @Geeraffe Před 3 lety +1

    very informative video not just about solar efficiency but also about how to score brownie points with the missus - cheers Mark

  • @morriscorreia7282
    @morriscorreia7282 Před 2 lety +1

    Awsum setup

  • @gingermolinero8386
    @gingermolinero8386 Před 3 lety +4

    I hope Deb is healing well after her fall. Safe travels

  • @ynys_mon6928
    @ynys_mon6928 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant. You have a gift in explaining teckky things so even teckky numpties like me can understand.

  • @bradmccartney187
    @bradmccartney187 Před 3 lety +1

    Jolly Good Video Mark, but I have always liked your videoes. Take Care the both of you and stay safe and healthy

  • @solexxx8588
    @solexxx8588 Před 2 lety

    Nice solution!

  • @ok321AndAction
    @ok321AndAction Před 3 lety +1

    Sorry you had tough times. Have been following your story. A dump load heater has been my passion project for quite some time. So, thank you for heating up my ideas lol

  • @svvictory4379
    @svvictory4379 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job,thank you nicely explained.

  • @vonmikeore
    @vonmikeore Před 3 lety +1

    Great video and very useful information.

  • @juliecrossingham7187
    @juliecrossingham7187 Před 3 lety +2

    Deb you look amazing that long slog is over start living again . We did the solar hot water thing last year brilliant eh. Keep the blogs coming XX

  • @MitchOfCanada
    @MitchOfCanada Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant thanks! I plan to use this for an on Demand hot water heater for my van build and a pump for camping.
    Greetings from Canada

  • @elainef6044
    @elainef6044 Před 3 lety +1

    My husband asked supposedly experts on doing this and they said it couldn't be done...cannot wait to show him this video.

  • @TheAdenau
    @TheAdenau Před 3 lety +1

    Really good video mate, well explained too, nice one 👍

  • @TheBoatFamilyxx
    @TheBoatFamilyxx Před 3 lety +4

    This is so nuts you've done this!! I've been saying to Stu for ages..."we waste so much solar after 10.30am, there must be a way to use it?!"
    And here you are with this inexpensive and superb way to use it!!!! Thankyou thankyou!!!! Absolute game changer 🙌

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  Před 3 lety

      I know about this for 2 years but only just got my finger out of my .... and got round to doing it 🤣😂

  • @bikerchrisukk
    @bikerchrisukk Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this fella 👍

  • @hellyavard8552
    @hellyavard8552 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Mark you are a so clever!

  • @anidamsa4396
    @anidamsa4396 Před rokem

    Fabulous video. I will be referring to this a lot when I get round to installing mine. Just experimenting with a simple solar setup on my boat running bilge pumps etc. and Love your set up .as long hot summers are going to be the new norm 🙏this makes perfect sense. Many thanks and best wishes to you both👋

  • @jeffb.2257
    @jeffb.2257 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, I’m impressed. Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Time to hit the showers 🧼

  • @helenLlovell
    @helenLlovell Před 2 lety +1

    Ahhhh, cheers guys. I've just seen this... I'm going to get on to this asap. Was just saying the other day that I need to figure out free hot water from my solar. Genius :)

  • @Theandyaston
    @Theandyaston Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent info. Thank you 🙏

  • @777daf
    @777daf Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant video well explained 🤝

  • @martynhart7823
    @martynhart7823 Před rokem

    Nice vid. Thinking of doing the same project. Well explained by your good selves. Thank you.

  • @kisarader
    @kisarader Před 3 lety +1

    Great how you do sir. Your awesome. And you lovely lady so glad you beat the beast (cancer) you two are wonderful hugs and love from the states

  • @imnottellingyoumyname3050

    Absolutely excellent video. I've not got enough time or knowledge to do this myself, but stumbling across this video helped me see what's possible. We'll start looking into finding someone to get something like this installed. Thanks so much for making the video; it's something I can just forward to a chap and say "I want what they've got!".

  • @midwestconcertvideo
    @midwestconcertvideo Před 3 lety +1

    Very clever! A number of the other boating channels we watch could take advantage of this.

  • @AnthonyManboadh
    @AnthonyManboadh Před 3 lety +1

    Very well explained and I am not really so strong and ip to date with electricals . Thinking of the narrow boating life in 2022 and this is great information. Thanks .

  • @renzo9689
    @renzo9689 Před rokem +1

    Nice! Cheers from Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

  • @exfiremanstan
    @exfiremanstan Před 3 lety +1

    2 hours for batteries 4 hours for water………I feel aircon machine on by 4pm 😂 well done you 2 and looking well. FYI ordered the bits thanks 🕺🏼💃🏼

  • @naughtysquirrellyndatee96

    I did not understand anything.. but thank you on behalf of all those in need of this useful info🤪💜

  • @beccahart2087
    @beccahart2087 Před 3 lety +3

    Mark, that is one of your best.. ❤️ no seriously all your videos are great but this one was so well put together and so informative and put so simply! Maybe one day we’ll up our solar system and follow your instructions! Nothing like seeing something actually work after all the effort.. well done you and keep them coming!
    Debs you look amazing, so glad you are back to your smiley, happy, laughy self 🤗🤗❤️❤️ now off you go and have a right nice pint and a gin for Deb-or-ah ❤️❤️ xx
    Thank you

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Becca, its one ive had planned for a while but only just got round to doing it. Debbie is doing great.
      Enjoy your drinks 🍺🍸

  • @stuartturnbull4779
    @stuartturnbull4779 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tip on the 12v FB group. I’m sure that will be handy.

  • @karenmills1487
    @karenmills1487 Před 3 lety +1

    It did help he is trying his best bless him, he's just had root canal done. So not the best time. But it's our first boat and definitely a doer upa lol xxx

  • @sheryld1957
    @sheryld1957 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job. Glad you figured that out. I am sure others get that. I get that you are heating the water without running anything, but how you figured it out is beyond my comprehension. Very clever

  • @cliffespin4086
    @cliffespin4086 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Vlog. Lost me a couple of times but got the gist.

  • @colinstewart173
    @colinstewart173 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video as always. In the summer I turn off the radiators and run the Eberspacher for an hour for hot water if I’m not moving, however this is a great idea that I may look into. Thanks

  • @dieselbushcraft1299
    @dieselbushcraft1299 Před 3 lety +1

    That is a brilliant idea

  • @lennyrossa834
    @lennyrossa834 Před rokem +1

    everybody loves a good dump.especially a solar dump. im doing something like this but in my home. I have 2 tanks so 1st tank is now dc direct into a immersion coil then that tank dumps into the ac tank and takes very little to ac energy to top up the heat. Love this vid. giving me ideas for fishing hut we got that got panels on it too.

  • @pocketchange1951
    @pocketchange1951 Před 2 lety +1

    👍👌🇨🇦❤, gr8 stuff, I fully agree, I have been dumping my extra solar and wind gen power into heating all of my hot water needs

  • @choccysprinklies6030
    @choccysprinklies6030 Před 3 lety +1

    Fab idea...my friends have this set up too

  • @billkonechny6919
    @billkonechny6919 Před 3 lety +1

    Great vlog.......

  • @2486Martin9086
    @2486Martin9086 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic video, thanks ever so much for showing this. We only have 2 X 250w panels and since it's been sunny this year, the absolute best we've had coming in at one time was 32Amps. I think I need more roof space and a couple more panels.
    Currently looking for a longer boat and will certainly use this when we get the new boat.
    Thanks again.
    All the Very Best to You Both 💓🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

  • @williamsmith2919
    @williamsmith2919 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done.

  • @marccheynne781
    @marccheynne781 Před 2 lety

    Thank you.

  • @lextownsend8748
    @lextownsend8748 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Idea.. Will definately do some homework!!

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick Před 3 lety +1

    We had a solar panel set up on our old bungalow in North Norfolk.
    We got paid for having it with the Electric Supplier. We had a special account that this went into. The solar did the same for us, free hot water with a 3kw immersion and a electric aga
    The separate account we used the money to buy wood for the log burner.
    This is A Brilliant video for boaters, in houses only a qualified electrician is allowed to do such work.
    Well Done You 👍🏻

  • @bigKDL
    @bigKDL Před 3 lety +3

    Hi another good vlog just thought I might say that friends of mine have been doing this for years but they use specially made multi element 12v immersion heaters and theirs work all year round but they also use wind turbines as well as massive amounts of solar

  • @philiptaylor1004
    @philiptaylor1004 Před 3 lety +1

    Been lurking for a long time . First ever comment. Just like to say you 2 could talk utter b.s. All day and I'd be happy to listen. U 2 rock.