Free Hot Water. Narrowboat Solar Dump. Hot Water Without Running Your Engine or Heating. E107
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 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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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.
Glad you found it interesting 👍
Would you please share your mobile tocon ext and get your services.
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. 😉 ❤️🇺🇸
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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/
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Think this would do well at my cabin too. Thanks for this update!
So much enthusiasm about the newly installed system, well enough explained,even I understood most of it!
Brilliant
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 👏❤️
Thanks 👍 🍺
I'm going to to subscribe just for that opening 😘
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 👍
Welcome aboard!
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.
I love these how I do vlogs. Keep them coming. Good to see you both looking so happy xx
Thanks ❤️
Good to see you two on the move again,good on ya ,safe travels
Cheers Henry
Very informative, just the subject we needed, thank you.
Debs you're looking so well, big hugs for you 🤗 💜
Thanks so much
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
Cheers Alex
Really informative, well done for keeping it simple. Even I understood the benefits. This one is for the archives. Cheers.
Glad it was helpful Paul
Deb, you are looking fantastic. As always we love your vlogs
Thanks so much
Well done ! Deb looks so good !
Thanks so much
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!
Thanks so much! 😊
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
Glad it was informative
Enjoyed watching always interested in things like this 😊
Glad you enjoyed
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.
Thanks so much You pair ❤️
What a good idea free hot water in the summer, great vlog, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
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.
Glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget all the wiring diagrams are in this groups files section.
facebook.com/groups/144684286108763/?multi_permalinks=926529931257524
Brilliant description of what you have done and very interesting. Well done. Regards Michael
Glad you enjoyed it
I hope Deb is healing well after her fall. Safe travels
She's had an X-ray today and all is well 👍
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
Its great not having to run the engine on these hot sunny days
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!
Thanks Mike 👍
Nice solution!
totally logical and now a model of efficiency , brilliant
Thanks Roy
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.
Glad you enjoyed it
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.
Glad to help👍
Great explanation! Nice to see a green energy project. Enjoy those warm showers!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🛠🛠
Thank you! Will do!
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.
Thanks ❤️
Wow! That is a great find! Really well explained too. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Great vlog and very informative! Also great to see Deb doing better!
Thanks so much!
Good work Mark!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great job Mark, you should go into production. Thanks so much both of you lovely people. X
Wow, thank you!
So interesting. What a clever man you. Looking well and good Deborah. Take care
Thank you! Cheers!
"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!,,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂
Thanks Phil 👍
very informative video not just about solar efficiency but also about how to score brownie points with the missus - cheers Mark
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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
Glad its helped 👍
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!
Thanks ❤️
Great to see you yesterday. Hope all is well. Many thanks from Chris and Jane
Nice to see you too 👍
Well done with the solar system. Good explanation.
Glad you liked it Brian, I tried to keep it as simple as I could
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
Thanks so much.
Great to hear others have done the solar dump
Brilliant, I live in Canada on the prairies but this could apply to so many things. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
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
I never actually though of that
Excellent video and great solar hack!
I'm impressed too Deborah :)
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Great video , been contemplating doing this , but needed guidance . Keep up the great vlogs 🤩
Hope it has helped
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
Thanks so much Jay ❤️
Fantastic, trying to get my son to do this to mine thank you so much xxx
Hope it's helped
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
Glad it was helpful!
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
A dual element is another way also a big solar array helps
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 .
Best of luck!
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
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Very interesting to know Mark. Nice little hack. Another great video 🙂
Thanks
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.
ha ha, thanks Phill, comments like this mean a lot ❤️
Jolly Good Video Mark, but I have always liked your videoes. Take Care the both of you and stay safe and healthy
Thanks ❤️
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 💓🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
Glad it helped
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.🛶.
Thank you ❤️
Nicely done mate. Lovely to see a "not how to but how i do" film again. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant guys well done 😁👍👏👏👏
Cheers
Brilliant. You have a gift in explaining teckky things so even teckky numpties like me can understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Great information & well done. 😊 Free!
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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
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 🍺🍸
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
Information gained from others 👍
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 :)
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What a great setup, love the idea of a solar dump!
Thanks ❤️
Wow what a great idea. Great vlog
Thanks so much! 😊
Great stuff, makes so much sent to use all that excess solar for a hot shower :)
Yes indeed!
Shardlake and I think alike!
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👋
Its come in handy this summer
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.
That is awesome!
Thank you.
Nice vid. Thinking of doing the same project. Well explained by your good selves. Thank you.
Thanks 🙏
Thanks Mark you are a so clever!
Only information ive gained from others 👍
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
good 👍
Great video and very useful information.
Glad it was helpful!
Really good video mate, well explained too, nice one 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
My husband asked supposedly experts on doing this and they said it couldn't be done...cannot wait to show him this video.
Glad to prove them wrong 👍
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!
Glad it helped
Thanks for the tip on the 12v FB group. I’m sure that will be handy.
No problem 👍
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!".
Thanks ❤️
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.
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
Thank you for this fella 👍
No problem 👍
Next step, add a electric trolling motor to save on fuel, but you might want to add a few more panels to have enough power 😛
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.
You can here in the UK if you are part of the grid
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 🙌
I know about this for 2 years but only just got my finger out of my .... and got round to doing it 🤣😂
I'm sure Debs would love a hot tub on the boat roof 😎 lol ..stay safe and well best wishes from the North Norfolk coast UK
That would be nice 😂
Great Vlog. Lost me a couple of times but got the gist.
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Wow, I’m impressed. Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Time to hit the showers 🧼
Thanks for watching
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.
Probably in the future 👍
Brilliant video well explained 🤝
Glad you thought so 👍
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.
Thanks you pair❤️.
There's always plenty of RNP's off camera 🍺🍺
Awsum setup
Well done.
Thanks 👍
Well done. I am an electrical engineer and I thought your information delivery was first class.
Stan Alison and Nutmeg 🐕
Glad you enjoyed it Stan, I was try me best to tell in in layman's terms without getting to tech
@@welldeckdiaries5610 the possibilities are endless, you could switch this energy to run a slow cooker in summer when you don't have a fire
Great job,thank you nicely explained.
Glad it was helpful!
Great vlog.......
Thank you 😊
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.
Thank you ❤️ and Merry Christmas🎄
Happy Christmas to you both and dogs
That is a brilliant idea
Thanks 👍