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

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  • @TheRealSmithFamily
    @TheRealSmithFamily 3 роки тому +5

    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. 😉 ❤️🇺🇸

  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 Рік тому +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.

  • @Gerry-Hat-trick
    @Gerry-Hat-trick Рік тому +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 👍

  • @DavidBriggsAdventures
    @DavidBriggsAdventures 3 роки тому +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.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you found it interesting 👍

    • @aratinath9441
      @aratinath9441 2 роки тому

      Would you please share your mobile tocon ext and get your services.

  • @marionkeight6709
    @marionkeight6709 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @ynys_mon6928
    @ynys_mon6928 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @jonethomas3892
    @jonethomas3892 3 роки тому +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.🛶.

  • @carycoombe3380
    @carycoombe3380 3 роки тому +2

    It's a pity you can't get a temperature readout of your hot water heater to tell if you have enough for a shower.

  • @gabrieletewinkel584
    @gabrieletewinkel584 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick 3 роки тому +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 👍🏻

  • @karenmills1487
    @karenmills1487 3 роки тому +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

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @SJ8311
    @SJ8311 3 роки тому +2

    In truth, I'm staggered that this configuration hasn't always been the default for all solar installations, everywhere. Well done Mark & Deb.
    Good to see you both looking so well and happy.

  • @MrRoyboy55
    @MrRoyboy55 3 роки тому +1

    totally logical and now a model of efficiency , brilliant

  • @chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917
    @chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @elainef6044
    @elainef6044 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @russellgordon5160
    @russellgordon5160 2 роки тому +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.

  • @lennyrossa834
    @lennyrossa834 Рік тому +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.

  • @MitchOfCanada
    @MitchOfCanada 2 роки тому +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

  • @Smiler57
    @Smiler57 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Geeraffe
    @Geeraffe 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @michaelchartres
    @michaelchartres 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @juliecrossingham7187
    @juliecrossingham7187 3 роки тому +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

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much.
      Great to hear others have done the solar dump

  • @SuperTonywilliams
    @SuperTonywilliams 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @stevegoodier1241
    @stevegoodier1241 3 роки тому +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

  • @TheBoatFamilyxx
    @TheBoatFamilyxx 3 роки тому +5

    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  3 роки тому

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

  • @bradmccartney187
    @bradmccartney187 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ok321AndAction
    @ok321AndAction 3 роки тому +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

  • @westaussiejeff1547
    @westaussiejeff1547 3 роки тому +1

    I'm impressed too Deborah :)

  • @yonatanbenavraham6598
    @yonatanbenavraham6598 3 роки тому +2

    Mark and Deb, great to see you both in good health and Deb a Refua Shlema (A complete Healing) from the fall and cancer. In Israel we use a electric water heater plus a water solar panel. If you add a water solar panel all of the suns energy heats the water and it circulates by drawing colder water at the bottom of the panel and when it heats it expands and forces the hot water out of the top so you don't need a water pump. The blacked out water panel has copper piping inside and the water boils under full sun. I have an eighty gallon tank and after three hours in full sun it heats all of it to boiling. Great for showering up to four people or one woman who loves long hot showers, LOL. There is more than one way to heat water with the sun but a solar water heater doesn't use any electricity and could supplement your existing system by using all of the suns energy to give you hot water from first light till dusk. Love the install and wiring, great job mate.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +1

      I am familiar with these systems and have seen a couple of wide beam boats with those type of hot water solar panels fitted👍

  • @garyevans8116
    @garyevans8116 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic idea and very responsible to use the free energy I do need a solar panel for my motorhome But it’s brilliant to see debs looking well. Keep that going please.

  • @sueroberts8834
    @sueroberts8834 3 роки тому +1

    Well done ! Deb looks so good !

  • @catthompson2984
    @catthompson2984 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting, I have a good system too and would easily take a dump in the summer. In fact I use a kettle when the batteries are full and a microwave. I’ll find the group you mentioned on FB.

  • @SheplerStudios
    @SheplerStudios Рік тому

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

  • @wncmartin
    @wncmartin 6 місяців тому

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

  • @Kat69nh
    @Kat69nh 3 роки тому +1

    Still rocking the look

  • @AnthonyManboadh
    @AnthonyManboadh 3 роки тому +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 .

  • @kisarader
    @kisarader 3 роки тому +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

  • @gingermolinero8386
    @gingermolinero8386 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @midwestconcertvideo
    @midwestconcertvideo 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @philiptaylor1004
    @philiptaylor1004 3 роки тому +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.

  • @yeoldegrumpy-git1483
    @yeoldegrumpy-git1483 3 роки тому +1

    Now thats what I call an electrifying video

  • @renzo9689
    @renzo9689 2 роки тому +1

    Nice! Cheers from Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

  • @imnottellingyoumyname3050
    @imnottellingyoumyname3050 Рік тому

    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!".

  • @sunswifttan2346
    @sunswifttan2346 3 роки тому +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!

  • @sueboh59
    @sueboh59 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @philiptaylor1004
    @philiptaylor1004 3 роки тому +1

    're. your reply.so so true. Couldn't have expressed it better. Thank you for sharing those thoughts. on a lighter note can you now get out of my head please. 😁

  • @johnwyman6126
    @johnwyman6126 5 місяців тому

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

  • @narrowboateralex8053
    @narrowboateralex8053 3 роки тому +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

  • @shereeduffill5161
    @shereeduffill5161 3 роки тому +1

    That;s above my head what ever happened to candle power Mr Einstein lol luv u both xx

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @lynettecoates4272
    @lynettecoates4272 3 роки тому +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

  • @sheryld1957
    @sheryld1957 3 роки тому +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

  • @stanwinfield5255
    @stanwinfield5255 3 роки тому +1

    Well done. I am an electrical engineer and I thought your information delivery was first class.
    Stan Alison and Nutmeg 🐕

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Stan, I was try me best to tell in in layman's terms without getting to tech

    • @stanwinfield5255
      @stanwinfield5255 3 роки тому

      @@welldeckdiaries5610 the possibilities are endless, you could switch this energy to run a slow cooker in summer when you don't have a fire

  • @Barbara1957-x3s
    @Barbara1957-x3s 3 роки тому +7

    Enjoyed watching always interested in things like this 😊

  • @helenLlovell
    @helenLlovell 3 роки тому +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 :)

  • @teaernuk
    @teaernuk Рік тому

    I did buy the relay switch in June 2021 after watching your video. I put it in an extension lead and use it all the time in the sunny months, around my house, mainly my 1500 Watt water heaters. I did not buy the Voltage Regulator as I was not sure it would work as my heaters are rated for 230-240V. It works fine without; it just turns on and off a lot of times. Still working ok.

  • @alicejenkins7591
    @alicejenkins7591 3 роки тому +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.

  • @campcookhenry
    @campcookhenry 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @karenmills1487
    @karenmills1487 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @francishughes5205
    @francishughes5205 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @shardlake
    @shardlake 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @HarryJohnson-lm4rq
    @HarryJohnson-lm4rq 9 місяців тому

    Excellent video and great solar hack!

  • @hellyavard8552
    @hellyavard8552 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mark you are a so clever!

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk Рік тому

    If you have space for extra tanks you could heat that water to later use the heat the cabin air. Just a thought but may not be worth the cost.

  • @brianinbrisbane6632
    @brianinbrisbane6632 3 роки тому

    Well done with the solar system. Good explanation.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому

      Glad you liked it Brian, I tried to keep it as simple as I could

  • @pocketchange1951
    @pocketchange1951 3 роки тому +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

  • @martynhart7823
    @martynhart7823 2 роки тому

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

  • @JCDiamond
    @JCDiamond 3 роки тому +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  3 роки тому

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

  • @joycebirrell2866
    @joycebirrell2866 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @choccysprinklies6030
    @choccysprinklies6030 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @pauliethetree8129
    @pauliethetree8129 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! I have often thought about using that wasted solar power when batteries are charged. In America you can sell the excess power back to the power company. This would be difficult to do now you are not in the marina any more.

  • @sarahgardiner1649
    @sarahgardiner1649 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @paulquinn8880
    @paulquinn8880 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @danielcameron8085
    @danielcameron8085 3 роки тому +1

    Great video (this how I did not how too comment) I used some of your idea but used a wago 240v contactor/12v coil to switch the immersion on or off 12v coil controlled by the voltage relay I never have to turn mine off but if I have too the voltage relay is just on my 12v switch panel. As you say Im no expert but works for me.

  • @shitina.bucket9699
    @shitina.bucket9699 2 роки тому +1

    When you said about the 230v terminals needing to be insulated and covered and made safe I laughed so hard all my are exposed 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 mb mb ⚡, seems like most charge controllers could do the job of that voltage sensor ya got there

  • @robint01
    @robint01 3 роки тому +1

    Great information & well done. 😊 Free!

  • @foreversingle1975
    @foreversingle1975 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, I'm creating a system myself including a wind turbine!

  • @makinganarrowboatwithnannyandg
    @makinganarrowboatwithnannyandg 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @brentjohnson6654
    @brentjohnson6654 Рік тому +1

    New subscriber here. Thanks for the video. I am looking for ideas to do a solar dump when batteries are full.

  • @philipgoldson928
    @philipgoldson928 3 роки тому +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!

  • @philmorrow2446
    @philmorrow2446 3 роки тому +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!,,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂

  • @EggNBeans
    @EggNBeans 3 роки тому +1

    This is brilliant.
    I was planning a similar system with a 12V immersion heater, but would require me to drill the hot water tank to fit it.
    This is a much simpler and cleaner system Bravo!!
    I also have a pumped hot water heater on top of my boat - just a copper coil in a sealed dome. Again, works on sunny days but not as hot as your system!

  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill 3 роки тому +1

    Wow what a great idea. Great vlog

  • @bigKDL
    @bigKDL 3 роки тому +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

  • @stuartturnbull4779
    @stuartturnbull4779 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @antsquirly7654
    @antsquirly7654 3 роки тому +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/

  • @mikerobertson3237
    @mikerobertson3237 3 роки тому +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!

  • @Nellyontheland
    @Nellyontheland 3 роки тому +1

    If Deb's happy I'M happy! 😁
    On heating water. Think of a simple kitchen kettle! It actually takes more energy to heat from 1 degree to 15 degrees than from 15-to (say) 65 which is more than enough.
    Thanks. I've found even on a cold and cloudy winters day, my bats charge by 10am still. I have a 1.3 KW array.

  • @cliffespin4086
    @cliffespin4086 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @narrowboatstealthy
    @narrowboatstealthy 3 роки тому +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 👏❤️

  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 Рік тому

    Ah, no Mark, when you say it won't work in winter ... indeed it will work in the winter, just depends on how much amperage you need to keep batteries charged, and then use the extra to heat water ... or heat the cabin ... or power the internet ... etc. And then there are options like purchasing stand-alone Jackery batteries to supplement these systems. They can be recharged on sunny days, etc.

  • @dieselbushcraft1299
    @dieselbushcraft1299 3 роки тому +1

    That is a brilliant idea

  • @AndyCutright
    @AndyCutright 3 роки тому +1

    Good work Mark!

  • @Retrotruffle
    @Retrotruffle 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting and informative video. With some more clever electronics you could connect a servo to the variable load controller so it automatically fine tunes itself.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +1

      Someone has done it with an electronic proportional controller via software on a Raspberry Pi

  • @ChrisJames1973
    @ChrisJames1973 3 роки тому +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

  • @ladyhawke1357
    @ladyhawke1357 3 роки тому +2

    I will never say, "Oh no, not them again! Absolutely love watching you guys and seeing what you're up to. I also bought a 720 wash Eco Egg and am very happy with the results, although I must admit I do add a little bit of liquid detergent for heavily soiled wash loads. I use white vinegar instead of softener - it works great and helps maintain colour. Loved the solar info - very well done and informative. Happy cruising and Keep safe.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому

      Thanks, we're loving the eco egg too, we haven't added detergent but a bit of fabric softener just to cut down on the ironing, any heavy soiled items pre treat the area and this has been working great.
      We got our daughter on too, so that will be the ultimate test with 3 active boys under 11

  • @colincox1688
    @colincox1688 3 роки тому +1

    Mark, brilliant piece of explanation, great research, great installation. The only thing missing was a Right Nice Pint, maybe you did that of camera 🤝😁 You are a lovely couple and create great vlogs, So so good to see Deb looking great. Best Regards Colin and Heather currently in Ohio. Soon to be on the cut.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому

      Thanks you pair❤️.
      There's always plenty of RNP's off camera 🍺🍺

  • @Dogwarrier
    @Dogwarrier 3 роки тому +1

    We dont have a boat 😓 neither do we have solar power 😓 but hey if you guys can get something for free, bonus!..☀️🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿
    Happy cruising Mark n Debs the weather is absolutely beautiful perfect for all your hot water 😘