HOW DID WE LIVE WITHOUT THIS? Narrowboat Victron 240v Wiring + Washing Machine?! | BOATLIFE
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I hope phill enjoyed seeing your number two 😂😂
Don’t ask you don’t get I guess 😂😂
Phil's not the only one watching , I enjoy all the vid. Including the coffee. It makes it more personal.
Thank you! Long may the coffee scenes continue 😂
O my days, loved your reply to that Paul !!! Don't let him put you off Joe.
Just thought it lightened the situation a bit, some people take this CZcams stuff a bit too seriously unfortunately 😂
Please don't stop including the little snippets that give us essence of Danni and Jo. Coffee making, cooking, getting ideas for how to Crack a problem.....all these things are part of being invited into a small part of your lives. Love your style, (both of you) should have realized you are both lefties.....(as in left handed)
Thank you, it means a lot. Yes both lefties here 😂
OMG so impressed the convertor done good.. well done.
Bloody hell Phil! Those little personal touches I think are quite unique and I personally like the down time haha! Keep doing what you do! :)
A little bit of joy on a Sunday evening.
Thank you for watching 😊
Pis* off Paul! I love the coffee bit, the machine fascinates me as I have never had one of those things lol Swerve the number 2 bit though.
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Loved your comment reaction to Phil 🤣🤣🤣👏👏. Did you feel relieved 🤣? "Who invented Electricity?" is a minefield question because there are varied answers ranging from Benjamin Franklin in 1752 when he experimented using a kite and a key on a rainy day (to show the relationship between lightning and electricity); to Faraday, Volta, Edison and Tesla. I guess each improved on what had come before? Well done Joe on completing the working Inverter (minus the snagging bits and bobs) and the washing machine. Not forgetting the Bathroom door done so well by Danni. You are a good team! Glad you are also chilling as well as ticking off all the to-do jobs on your list; the pinny looks gorgeous Danni ❤
Thank you! Some people seem to take this CZcams business a bit too seriously so it’s always good try and have a laugh 😂 ooooh will have to do a bit of research on electricity, still can’t quite get our heads around how it actually works (magic 😂).
*fan turns on...* The hands behind the back while inspecting a job well done is classic! Well done, great vid, loving the series
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I’ve watched your boat videos from day 1 and you guys have come such a long way! Well done both of you. Danni love your taste in stuff and joe you work and knowledge is impressive. Great team.
Ahh bless you! Thank you very much.
Danni, that apron is brilliant I love it. Can't beat a charity shop, or even a car boot sale x
They are great, aren’t they?!
I really love your apron Danni & for 99p you can't go wrong 😉Marion X
😂😂 thanks!
Joe could time lapse the coffee making😜🤓
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Great video, I always enjoy the coffee bit. Bathroom door looked great, it was wise to get that done before the water damaged it. Good job on the electric. Loved the apron, and Danni did well good at the thrift shop.
Thank you for your kind comments!
Great sense of humor. Made me laugh.
Hey we also use 220/240 Volts.. You should really install a RCD /earth leakage. It compares the power going in and coming back if any is lost ie you touch a open wire it will trip and save your life. Unless the inverter has that built in but I did not see anything.. they are easy to fit also
We have the MCB's / Circuit breakers but will look at adding an RCD, may be worth it in the long run.
Hi I thought danni looked really cute in the apron all you need now is some red shorts and evening wear is sorted
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Absolute bargain pinnie Danni, great work on the boat again Joe.
Thanks Paul!
Great video again! Loved Joe's excitement at the foldable bedside table possiblity and saying "cute" 😂 It's the little things😁 Don't stop the coffee segment!!!!
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Seven months behind I am 😂. Well I had to subscribe didn't I! Brilliant attitude you have young man. I would probably would gone for the coffee on the loo approach 😂🎉 Love the color scheme going on in your cabin area's. Excellent channel 👍
😂😂 thank you!
Its getting less and just luv the apron as much as luv u bith tc Ann n David oldies 👍😍
Haha thank you!!
Thanks for the update and well done on the electrics . The door looks good. Keith.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks guys, excellent video. Nothing boreing her despite what some say. It's nice to know you are human, if you were in the woods I may have mistaken you for bears. 😲
😂😂 thank you!
Just discovered your channel recently and enjoying watching. Im thinking of moving onto a boat for my midlife crisis so your tips and experiences are very useful. Nearly spat my coffee out at your response to Paul, perfectly played. Hope you enjoy making them as much as I do watching
😂😂 thank you! Way better midlife crisis than a Porsche or something - do it!
Well done both of you…….continue to enjoy ticking things off your list, you can’t beat it!
Thank you!
Good for you getting things (important things) ticked off the list! Your little home is becoming more comfortable and snug. Also congrats on your nuptials. All the best from Missouri.
Thank you for watching!
Great video. Again very clever Joe. (Your mum will be pleased you have machine up and running). Have great 👍 week.
Thank you!
Don't listen to grouchy old Phil, you make your coffee on film if you want to Joe. Our orange Swan coffee maker has turned up and works a treat and looks beautiful. Talking of beautiful, that apron looks fantastic Danni, love your style both of you. Definitely , change the curtains rather than the wall colour though. Best wishes, Barbs xx
Ahhh thank you! May the coffee scenes continue! 😂😂
@@DanniandJoe the coffee making is part of your prep for the day and we know that once Joe gets his coffee then the work is about to start. We love your video style, all NB vloggers are different. Yours is a good mix of lifestyle, how to live, how to do a NB renovation and sometimes how not to do a NB renovation! 😄 Great being able to share some of your experiences with you. Xxx
Apprehensive was the word you were looking for lol
Love the apron
Great vlog mandy it is looking amazing 👏
Thank you 🙂
Hello Danni and Joe, love the watermelon pinny beautiful colours. Talking of colours I love the green walls, but might need to lighten the curtains, love all the colours in the boat. Best wishes Christine x
Thank you! Yes that’s what we’re considering!
Guy's..... you need to research Ferrules for your electrical connections.... Crimp metal Ferrules and then tork screw them into the electrical units.... its all to do with vibration connections.... but hey Joe keep it up ..Good progress and Danni smashing it out the park with doors....so beautiful
Ahhh you’ve reminded me I bought a full ferrule kit and crimpers for it! Will get some ferrules fitted in the week! (will make sure to turn the power off first though 😂)
Really enjoying your channel! We're in the process of buying our first live aboard narrowboat, so learning tons from you guys! Thank you!
Aw that’s great to hear! Thank you, hopefully see you on the waterways ☺️
We have 240 everywhere in Europe. And we have all plugs with earth cable connected... 😉👍
I was getting confused with the states! / our building sites here in the UK are a lower 110v
Congratulations! You've got the power!
Been a long time coming!
Great seeing you both back at the boat, and sorting out that never ending list
Danni, I love your “ pinny “ 🌸🌸 ( apron )
Thank you!
Wow, great work ticking the jobs off - Danni and LOVE that apron (but I think it looks like a pinny!😉) xxx
Thank you! Yes definitely more of a pinny! 😂
I LOVE the pinny, you should certainly wear it. I also love the dark green paint, the problem I think are the curtains
Yes both agreed on the curtains. We’ll either go white to match the top half of the walls or maybe a light pink to match the sink unit/bulkhead wall
Thought last week how lovely the boat was looking, love the green walls. Not too keen on the curtains though - sorry Joe!😂
Yes we’re both agreed on the curtains!
hope to be living on a boat soon on the K&A canal. Thanks for the vids guys.
Ahh lovely! Thank you
As always, a fun and exciting video vlog. Well done Joe for wiring in the electrics. I wouldn't know where to start. You must be experienced in that field. Take care. Looking forward to next week's video x
It’s a calculated winging it kind of thing, CZcams is like a library there’s some channels that go really in depth into electrics etc which have been a godsend!
Another nice film about new steps, love it! We haven´t really seen the text on your ticking off list so I ask for a quite simple thing that would make it very "homey" for me, hooks for the towels in the bathroom.
Yes that would be a nice touch! Will add it to the list
If yuur not using glands to hold those cables and conduit on the boxes maybe put a big zip tie around the cable where it enters the box on the inside so the weight of the cable is supported by the zip tie against the tight holes your drilling. Also help in time to not pull the cabke out of it terninals if your going through the bottom of the pattress.
That is what Joe did funnily enough! Just to stop it pulling back through!
Since Danni mentioned electrical earths...
Yes, the water would earth you - if you were connected to the grid. But, your voltage potential is with the terminal of your inverter so you need an "earth" that offers lower resistance than your bodies to the -ve side of it.
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Great job, both of you!
Thank you 😊
Loved the charity shop haul!
Danni really doesn’t need encouragement like that 😫 we’ll be off to the car boot next!
Great vlog. I like seeing u make your coffee cos I’m drinking mine when watching ur vlogs. Lol. Keep it coming. There is no end to your talents omg the investor u made it look so easy and all the wiring. Wowsers ! Love your boat. The colours. The layout. Fantastic. Best wishes.
Thank you very much! More coffee scenes incoming 😂
Apprehensive is a good word
Even better!
Don’t drop the espresso shot! ☕️ Love you guys 🤍
Thank you! ☕️
Idk if you solved the problem of something to hold your shower sprayer over the sink, yet. I use microphone holders (clips) that are spring-loaded and hold a variety of sizes of microphones. Perhaps something like that could be adapted to position over the sink and hold the shower nozzle. Just an idea. Love your show. Been following since the narrowboat restore and have almost caught up to the present day. A few more episodes to go.
Thanks for that! This weeks video we sorted it with some tool clips funnily enough! but great idea on the mic hoolders!
Danni I just love the apron. My friends laugh at me because I wear aprons. I have several and I have made a few myself. My friends have ruined clothes from cooking and I have not. So keep you very cute apron. Joe cheers to you on the electrics.
Maybe the apron will stay in that case we’re always staining t shirts 😫
Getting back to normal life might take a couple of weeks and the jobs will get done. Well done to both of you tricking of jobs the boat is looking lovely. I’m not sure if you should change the green but you have to decide. Try looking for New curtains first. Have a great week
Thank you Caroline! We’ve got some timber trims to put up this week so hopefully that might just finish it off before going for a new colour or curtains but I just feel the living room could be better, can’t quite put my finger on it though!
Another brilliant video you two, got alot done, love the pinny, 😁❤👍
Thank you!
Hi Danni and Joe, great video. Joe you are cheeky ☺️. Danni love the apron, bright and cheerful. I’m sure the dark curtains are good to keep the boat a little cooler in the summer but it’s going to be dark and dreary when the sun goes down early. I can see Joes point in lightning it up a little. You have great design ideas. I’m sure you will come up with a great idea. Hope you have a great week.
Thank you! Maybe have a spring spruce up next year!!
@@DanniandJoe If you decide to lighten up the curtains, perhaps keep the dark curtains as liners. Best of both worlds.
Joe, that green you already have in the boat is gorgeous. Lighter green will look old fogey! Just my opinion though x
We’ve agreed that it’s the curtains we’ll try first, either to match the white walls or a light shade of pink
Another great video. I’m ordering a load of victron stuff for my boat, so your electric installation is very helpful to watch. I’m probably getting 2 360 watt solar panels, and hope that will be enough to power our gadgets. I’ve got 6 leisure batteries that came with the boat too. … Also, Danni’s got lovely melons on that apron.
Thanks for watching! Yes our system is more than enough for our day to day use, good luck with your install 😊
European voltage is 220, and the two pin plugs have earth connections on the side of the plugs👍😀
Oh really? Way ahead of us aren’t they 😂
European voltage is nominally 230v, including the UK. It was standardised in 2003, however the reality is that the UK is often closer to 240 and much of Europe remains closer to 220, in Finland it is generally 230 nowadays.
Some European plugs use side earth (north), some a central earth pin that protrudes from the socket(south). Often sockets found in bedrooms, landings and living rooms have no earth at all.
Simply it is all a mess, and that is before you get to ring mains and more...
Very good volg 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching 😊
Well, a number 2, carlic breath, drinking under the bar, swearing, fish stinking in the cubbard, drinking on the job, braking wind, shopping in youre finger and fixing it! , i think youre channel is getting better by the day!
And between all that, youre making a whole electric system work and varnish a door. My compliments, and i mean that you two.
On a serious note, to be like a Phill nr 2 as you could say, you know the caulking in the bathroom is cracked?
😂😂😂 brilliant. Yes all the caulk has shrunk in the heat - it’s on the list (you sound like Danni!!!)
omg you guys are amzing on what you are doing, I think I just stick with cooking.... looking good your boat and all the wiring you doing Joe is amazing.... well done.;
Love the apron!
Maybe it’ll stay…
Bet Joe would change his mind about the apron if that's all Danni was wearing cooking dinner, 😆 🤣 Love your videos and how far you've progressed.
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Is there a video of you guys installing your DC system? Would love to see how you did that.
Please don't think I am being a pain, but your back doors are doing my head in, you are going to change them aren't you?always a pleasure to watch your videos. Don't forget the wedding photos 😊
They are very much on the list, they’ve been made already just need staining and fitting - might reveal them next week they are GORGEOUS
Apron is really cute. I'd wear it.
Please take it!
doing great love following you all the way been watching now for about 6 mths to about a year i think :)
Ahh thank you for the support!
Hi Danni, Jo, Another great and very interesting Vlog. Danni your new apron suits you. Jo, you are doing amazing with the electrics. Danni well done on your bathroom door. What a team the two of you are. Are you both left handed? Your boat is looking great. Have a lovely week. Take care.
Thank you very much! Yes both lefties, it gets awkward sometimes when eating at our breakfast bar, no different than two rights though I guess 😂
Uk and europe harmonised at 230v years ago.. US is 120v. Whichever way you cut it the UK system with 3 pin plugs is by far the best....I am constantly amazed how bad the US design is.....
We noticed how bad the US plugs were when trying to charge anything with a heavy ish plug like laptop charger!
Can you please post a full list of your setup bits? Thanks
Hey, most of it is on here - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/danniandjoe/list/1RKMWXETX8D7A?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m
But if you change the green, it won't match the ramen packaging anymore 😅 Green's my favorite color, BTW
Forgot about the colour match to pot noodles!!! It’s the curtains that we’ll change we’ve decided 😂
Glad to see you back! Where can I score a t-shirt? ✌️ to U Mr. & Mrs!
Thank you! If you send us an email on danniandjoetravel@gmail.com we can organise that for you 😊
Ok, so I’m just a fat 78 year old man and have not too much experience with 240 volt electricity but I’m not sure I like the idea of copper covers for outlets. My advice (such as it is) be very careful using these outlets. Having said that I think you both are doing a great job. I really enjoy your vlog and am very impressed with your design and hard work.
Nothing wrong with being fat and 78, must at least be well fed! 😂 Genuinely agree it just goes against any logical thinking of electrical conductivity! I don’t even like touching the stainless steel ones but they are completely isolated and safe/tested etc. You won’t find me putting my tongue to them though that’s for sure.
Not impressed? That apron is super cute. Very vibrant colors
Nice and bright for sure!
After watching you work on the electrical of which I know nothing, I thought of an old TV series called, "The Red Green show". Red had a saying he used quite often at the end of a show. He would say, "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!". You sir, fill the bill on that one!
Joe fits the bill on both handy and handsome!
@@Elle-kr8od I totally agree!
That’s a great quote
Thank you!
I think Joe should wear that pinned😂😂😂
Only on weekends 😂
Nice one some people are nobs
Can’t please them all hey 😊
When you fill holes in wood, apply the clear coat before you fill, this prevents the filler going into the grain.
Yes it makes a massive difference
Will remember that for next time, makes a lot of sense as it has definitely left a mark from the filler!
Nice pinni
Thank you!!
14:30 UK and US uses 110-120VAC. I suppose all other European countries uses 220-240VAC. Norway and Albania has no Protectiv Earth (PE).
Interesting to know, hoping to head to Albania so will look out for the different plugs!
Nice job on the 240v. Sorry if my comment from last week pushed you into doing it 😁
😂😂 it was a great timed comment and may have been a final push to pull our fingers out!
Great video guys. How have you found the washing machine on power usage? Any info you could share would be most appreciated 🙏
We have 6 x 130ah lead acid batteries and used it yesterday, went from 97% capacity to 93% capacity on a 30 minute rapid wash. Would use even less if you put it on the eco/cold wash (the power drain is from the heating element, the motor itself is minimal)
Hi Danny Joe,congratulations Danny and Joe on your wedding so happy for both of you make a lovely couple Joe you sure did a great job of connecting your inverter you are becoming a wizs kid at your electrics,some great drone shots got to say Danny I think the strawberry 🍓 Apron looks fantastic 99p what a bargain are you a charity shop addict? You sure can get some great bargains,I took a lot of bits and pieces to Scope disabled charity shop ,now you have a washing machine wow you can now wash you bits and pieces well done you two ,great blog very interesting till next time take care keep yourself safe,John 🌹🇬🇧👀🙌👰♀️🤵♂️🤝🙏🙏🏊♀️✌️😜🤩
Thanks John! So glad we got both the washing machine and the inverter installed this week we were really putting it off!
Hey guys, great video as usual. Was wondering what solar panels you have, size of the cables from them into the boat
We’ve got 2 x 340w mono panels, wired in series (Explorist Life have a good video explaining why this is better if you want a link) and I can’t remember on the cable but the standard solar cable (but thicker of the two)
@@DanniandJoe cool, thanks very much 👍
maybe you might need to get a puppy???.... OMG please that would be awesome......walkies...omg the apron is 100 % gorgous love it
Really enjoying your Narrowboat Renovation. I've got a question, and a suggestion - Do you have two 230VAC circuits? If so, shouldn't the "source" wires from the Inverter to the circuit breakers be the same wire gauge as the total of two load wires - in case both loads are being used at the same time?
Yes, if the circuit breakers are the only overload protection, but I'd be surprised if the inverter doesn't have its own (the breakers wouldn't protect a short circuit before them) & the current capacity will be higher if the supply side is short runs that aren't enclosed in a wall etc.
3:13 🤣don't listen to the haters
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Just one observation on the electrical side of things. You new consumer unit has two 16 amp breakers so the potential to pull 32 amps in total. It looks like you used 2.5mm flex for the connection from consumer unit to the inverter. I think that type of flex is rated to a total of 20amps. I would install a cable thats rated to the maximum the inverter can output. What im basically saying is that say you had a fault or lots of load on both 16amps circuits you have the potential to overheat that 2.5mm cable. Its hard to know what exact size to use but i would imagine 6mm would be good for 32amps, It all depends on what the inverter can output on max. Other than that workmanship looks top notch and boat is coming along nicely!
Ahhhh really good point, thank you! I’ll get some thicker gauge between the Inverter and Consumer asap
@@DanniandJoe Yes Mark is right, make it thicker wire. There's special wire for low voltage high amp connections.
@@DanniandJoe having looked again your inverter is rated for 3000w continuous and a surge of 6000w. 2.5mm would be fine for the 3000w but at 6000w the cable will be struggling. For peace of mind 6mm to the consumer unit would be spot on. Belt and Braces 👍
@@Marks-Garage thanks for taking the time to look into it. Yes definitely best to plan in for a worst case scenario on stuff like that, even if we both know not to overload it it’s that chance that someone else might in the future
@@DanniandJoe No problems. You chose well with the victron stuff. Never heard anyone have a bad word about their products.
hi Joe...could you tell me where you bought the battery terminal covers from. Thank you
Amazon! 4 Pcs Red Black Battery Terminal... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09F98KHBK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share they’re a decent size for multiple connections, we just need to add some insulation tape on a couple to keep them secure
As you have moved the batteries from the engine room to the inside of the boat, Is there a potential issue if the batteries accidentally get overcharged and start to produce toxic gasses ???
So they’re sealed units but yes can still overcharge and then release gases but there’s breather holes that we’ve connected up to tubes that vent outside of the boat
I love the Apron, but it doesn't match the tape on his handy-man finger!
We’ve finally bought some plasters although they’re just boring skin tone! 😂
Another great vlog fcuk Phil it's about the diary of your lives and sharing with us if someone isn't happy about watching you make a coffee just stop watching and get on with more important stuff in his life. Its a pleasure your sharing your personal diary with us I'll have a tea please next time lol 😆
Think someone p*ssed in his cornflakes, just like to take a step back and show people this CZcams thing doesn’t have to be so serious 😂
Think someone p*ssed in his cornflakes, just like to take a step back and show people this CZcams thing doesn’t have to be so serious 😂
Using a Stack Mastercard as a trowel?
It’s an old Caxton travel card - we had a few different ones and settled on Revolut on our travels
120v for the USA
That’s it! I was thinking of the 110v that we use on building sites here.
what drone do you use
It’s a DJI Mavic Mini II, such an upgrade to our original Mini and it’s under 249g so no license required!
LOL @ number 2
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There is a very good reason why God took the time to invent coffee. It's because he knew our life would be better with it. We roast, grind, and brew our morning lattes. Life is much better starting off like that.
Uhm... Europe is on the same (nominal) 230 V 50 Hz standard as the United Kingdom. Pretty much only going to find 110/120 in the Western Hemisphere (ignoring the 100V oddity in Japan).
Ahhh okay, just assumed due to the two pins. That’s good news for a potential new project in Italy then!
The UK is 230v, Europe is 220v America is a bit of a mix 120v as a standard but they also have 240v for appliances. 110v is building site electrics in the UK.
Look up boot lace farrells for crimping onto the ends of the flex when terminating because they are now standard practice and much better for the screws to bit on without cutting the strands of the copper.
Ahh yes was the building site electrics I got that from & US being 120v. We found their plugs quote awkward when travelling as anything heavy would just fall out the wall! I’ve got a ferrule set and another comment reminded me, I’ll go back over the 240 and add them to the wires.