You did an excellent job. That water system looks crazy - takes up masses of space and will cost a fortune in filter replacements plus the time spent changing filters will probably be more than in filling up at a water point!
It looks like the lady has spent a lot on her boat. It looks really nice. I really hope she hasn't got a roof full of rusting where the sparks will have melted into the paint. There is a company that visit crick with water filtration saying you can clean and use dirty canal water. If you can't then they shouldn't be allowed to sell it. Water companies filtrate the water that comes from our taps which will have all sorts going down the drains.
Hey James, you said you were redundant so maybe this woman has opened up a new career for you. There are so many things you are capable of doing and people have a hard time finding capable people, so hopefully this is the door that is opening. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia
Hello great job and y❤es poor lady that is a mess and I wouldn’t trust it and water points don’t take that long it’s much safer anyways good luck to her
Well done James, good job. Just be careful what jobs you take on. If there are ANY problems people will come back to you expecting you to fix them, this could be numerous times. You may be miles from them when a problem occurs. Tradesmen have insurance or a ‘float’ to compensate. Just thinking about the comment made by ‘floaty me boaty’ regarding the roof bearer.
If I lived on the canal I would have one of those water filtration systems in a heartbeat.... I live on the road in a converted truck and I have a rain collection water system and I love it ! water I use from an external tap I filter for fluorides and heavy metals and I only use it for washing, sometimes cooking food and cleaning.
The water filter solution is common amongst Vanlifers who don’t always have access to fresh water to fill their limited water tanks but their sources are usually streams, rivers and lakes rather than canals. The tech is well proven and works. BUT like others I question why do it when canal water is not really suitable and CRT water points are plentiful? I’m looking at the same tech for a recirculating shower so I don’t use fresh water every time I shower, rather fill a small tank from my main tank once per week and use particle filters and a UV lamp to make that shower water last and reduce demand on the fresh water tank. If the CRT ever decide to bill us for water by the litre, it might be a popular choice.
Well done James good job done stove was nice like the cooker part but the money side of it as for the water maker it's okay but not necessary I have only seen them on sea going vessels
couple of european companies make wood burning stoves with ovens, not cheap but if you are living aboard and cooking you have to consider how much calor gas costs to recoup the initial outlay.
Jmes, did i read it correctly and you cut through a bearer.Girder? If so, I hope you secured it with an additional cross section, otherwise you would have compromised the strength of the roof, which is usually only 4mm steel. The reason why the centres are 18" apart, is for structural strengthening of the metal plates. This in turn, allows you to walk on the roof without it bouncing under your feet. Good Luck in your endeavours.
That water filtration system on her boat looks really dicey, with so many bits to go wrong. You are a great guy to install that for her and it looks like you did your customary good job of it. Hope the rest of your weekend went well. Stay safe. Leigh
Always knew you were a good hearted man James, this just proves it ! Hope your doing well and your not too blue. Spring is round the corner ! We need that vitamin d from that burning ball of light in the sky for sure ! Chin up me old mucka xxxx
Hi a fantastic job mate well done. I think the filter system is a great idea. You can use the filtered water for showers and washing machine only and have a smaller tank for drinking and cooking purposes. If you think about the areas you use the most amount of water is for showers/washing machine.
I'm glad you said it (about the water system), lol. I'd be really suspect. My limited experience is with "simple" fish tank filtration, and that's bad enough, requiring a ridiculous amount of maintenance, upkeep, cost of use. Instead of filling up at water points, she'll be buying filters, having to store them, install them, dispose of them, etc. And like you said, potential for leaks...
I'm with you James, I'd just prefer to fill up from the tap, rather than all that filter nonsense. If I was that paranoid about running out of water then I'd have an emergency 10 or 20 litre container as backup. But there are enough water points around the cut that it's not like you're never going to fill up with water. Even then, if you have a 10 litre tub you can always make a cheeky request to nick 30 seconds worth of water to fill that up and be on your way. Not many people would make you queue up to fill a 10 litre tub.
Another UA-cam vlogger, Alan Denman, has made a couple of vlogs about his similar filtered water system. He was so happy with his first one, he upgraded it recently on his narrowboat.
The story on his NARROWBOAT LOCKDOWN 8 video at five minutes 14 seconds is pretty incredible, supposedly a chap had a hole in his water tank and was drinking canal water for a whole year!
If the water in the canals was really that bad all the fish would be dead and the water fowl wouldn't live on them. People assume it's really bad because of the brown mirky colour of it but that's just because canals are shallow and the locks are constantly opening and closing which stirs up the silt all the time. There are some small dead end sections of the canals which rarely get navigated so aren't exposed to the constant churning and those areas have crystal clear water. Plus there is the daily influx of fresh water into the canals. I still wouldn't want to filter it but it's far less toxic than many people assume.
Wow, you had quite a day! It is very interesting. The stove really makes a lot of sense and I like the oven part. You did a great job of the installation of the chimney. You're a man of many talents. ☺️ As for the filtration system she has. Those filters are going to cost her a fortune. The small filter for my Brita water pitcher isn't cheap, almost $20.00 USD. I shudder to think of how much just one of her's will cost. Best wishes to you and stay safe and well. I really enjoy your channel.🌞
A water filter system can be complicated to maintain and also expensive. The filters need to be replaced at the proper time intervals because they can become a source of bacterial contamination. But replacing those filters more often than necessary can be very. expensive.
James That filtration unit might be OK on the LLangollen or the Thames but not on the rest of the system , And the cost of the filters and storage will present it's own problem's. Cheers
Hi James, watching your channel for quite a while. Make things short, I like 👍 what you do. Great job with the insulated stovepipe !!!! Happy days James From the cold canada.
Nice video guy. That stove actually looks quite interesting. As for the filtration system, I am very sceptical. The only one I personally would use would be a Reverse Osmosis plant. That is reported to be able to remove viruses. But the energy requirements are pretty steep for that kind . Howo they apparently come in small space requirements. But be prepared to bend over for the cost of one.
That stove was beautiful. Im with you about the filtration system. Too much in a tight space. Also, one needs to stop anyway and dump the garbage and such. I don't think I'd want to sacrifice the space for all those filters. Impressive but impractical on a narrow boat. How was the meal? Sounded wonderful! Why is it that food someone else cooks is always so much better? Cheers!
The filter system shown is not the same as an ocean going "Water Maker". The latter uses a very expensive "Reverse-Osmosis" system that has a extremely special membrane that ONLY allows water molecules to pass. Everything else does not pass, including the salt that is diluted into the ocean water. It uses a high pressure pump that is about 5 to 10 times the size of the one shown. Most systems back flush the membrane to clean it, which uses some of the water it just made. In the canals, it would be back flushing a lot. In the ocean, systems can make a few gallons (3-5) of water (12 to 20 liters) in approx ten minutes time. In the canal, can only estimate that it would be half that, maybe less, with the extra back flushes.
The water system is great and should come down in price if more people used it, however, its just not viable on a canal because of the cost of instalment and maintenance cost which is ongoing. The space it takes up also just makes it a no brainer (IMO)
Just found your channel James and hit suscribe 🙂 You're like a NB reference library for me - what you've done to your boat is stunning man. Well done. I'm going to be a solo CC-er in the not too distant. Ive been told I'm crazy as Im a 50-something woman but, while I'm fit, healthy and have all my own teeth, I'm doing it! (Not that the teeth are necessary to successfull boating but...standards..!) So, loving your channel and am off to watch more vlogs. Tracy 🙏
All drinking water is filtrated from a natural source whether that is reservoirs that people swim, play and wee in; rainwater with all the imperfections in the atmosphere coming down with it; canals or even sewers!
I agree! I've had a private water system inside a house in the past with a much bigger setup than this and it failed an Enviromental Health test. So many are mislead by these systems. They're are not a professional industrial setup. The bacteria within canals is revolting. The UV light filter in this system is never going to stop e-coli.
I agree with you James, that water filter set up is way over the top and not practical on a canal boat. A decent clean tank and a quality under sink filter set up is good enough.
What about collecting rainwater off the roof of the boat? I do believe you have rainfall all year around, and it would be much easier to filter and clean if that is necessary.
Definitely don't have rain all year round - unless you mean it MIGHT rain or be a short shower regardless of the month or season. Last year we had no rain at all for months.
I’d suggest the cleaner the original water then the cleaner the drinking water will be - river water is mostly cleaner than canal water and sea water or lake water cleaner still
What's the point of an insulated flue? The only reason I can think of is so's not to burn your hands, but that applies to the stove itself, which is still naked. A flue like yours gives off heat to the cabin space - surely better? I can vouch for the dire filthiness of canal water because I'm a rower and was once catapulted by my oar and the wall of a weir we were in danger of whitewatering into the R. Soar. I became VERY ill.
I think that it is the only reason !! My flue provides loads of heat which is great so I also don’t see the point in an insulated flue. Also the kids have never once touched the flue and burnt their hands so that’s not exactly an argument either. It is however meant to be safer. The area around the flue doesn’t get so hot especially where it meets the roof
The two layer flue is suppose to let fresh "make-Up" air come down the outer layer, preheating it. The Make-up air replaces the air that the heater's "draft" takes into the heater and goes up the flue. In "theory" the make-up can be ducted into the heater so no room air is used, thus reducing the amount of cold air that comes in the little grilles on the narrowboat's doors.
I know a couple things about water filtration. The system she had is a great one, but I am wondering why no reverse osmosis was on it, maybe I missed it. Now having said this& being a huge fan of water filtration... how quickly does one need to go go go on a Narrowboat?? I mean isnt the point of taking things slower? Meaning taking the time to fill water up? Managing time at each water point? Also is it being filtered when going out? That be the sensible thing to do, no? Next just imagine people doing this.. it would totally f with the amount of water esp in summer time. One huge issue & I mean huge issue with the rather complex water filtration systems is, that they arent cheap to maintain. Unless one has infinite money to throw at it, for years and years, it makes no sense. Its may be cheaper to fill up the water tank with bottled water from the store, cause replacing these filters cost dearly. The more they filter the more each one cost. It is also not a smart investment on a boat (a house maybe, it depends what Country, temperature and water quality). No one is gonna be impressed if she ever sells this boat. No one is gonna spend extra on this. The other question is, how good are these filters with the flexible temperature of water temperature? Cause some filters can not clean properly, and in fact one will ruin them when temps are too low or high. For example in the winter time or on hot days in summer with a low water table. One obviously also has to send the water in regularly ensuring it does what it says. If one misses a dead line or best be changed time frame, any one of these filters can get one super duper sick. Also does she need to add salt etc to them? Cause this can create an environmental issue if she keeps it on board and god forbid it sinks. Now if she would be a test boat, where a filter company wants to run tests etc.. thats one thing. But to install this behemoth just to be able to humble brag.. she really could have burned the money she spend and saved money that way, cause she wont have any future cost. Seeing how dirty the canal water is, the various canals all having a large variety of different bacteria, dirt, fecal matter from animals and people (drunks or idiots), other ppls household dirty water (grey water) and even gas from the boats in it, depending on as I said way too many extra variables to count, plus temperature flexes there is simply put no way for her to archive a true safe drinking water situation unless she adds addt filters. And! And these need to be added to or changed pending on each water rable situation. Which changes constantly as she cruises. So not only can the system never be truly dialed in. It can potentially change so much by the time she needs to filter water again, that she needs as said vastly different filters. Every single time. And before she can use it, she first has to send it in, ensuring she has all the right filters on.. its totally cray cray. Esp since she prob isnt a marine biologist or worls for a water sewage plant as a filter specialist.. I mean sure, okay, if one has money to burn and wants to flex, and humble brag to friends.. look how much money I got to burn.. best yet.. while none of her guests will ever take a cup of coffee or glass of water from her tab.. She probably could have spend it on a live in cleaning lady or buying a brand new boat, or some insane expensive paint or custom made kitchen, or bathroom etc etc. All except the cleaning lady would have even given her a potential investment to raise the boats price for selling it in the future, if the right buyer is found.. A further clue of why its not a great idea to do this should have been the amount of filters needed vs the amount ocean vessels need. She will, in the end for at least 6 month of the year need bottled water, or boil the water she gets from her system to be safe for drinking, cause I doubt her system can handle the flexes safely. Again, constant monitoring of the water she wants to use, is not possible, cause by the time she sends the water in, and gets the results back, to ensure her system can handle it, she will have already moved on - to a new area where she again will have to send it in. If shed be stationary- one may have a chance of dialing her system in. But she is moving all the time. Most hilarious her argument of wanting to save time. No hon, you want to flex how much better you are not having to do what everyone has to do. So instead you will spend hours upon hours on ur system, and way more money. If she was concerned about the tab water, she couldve just bought a water hose that is for drinking water (regular garden hoses are not supposed to be used for drinking water)& a decent small filtration system. Best yet she prob didnt even change her water pipes in her boat to high quality ones.. I cant even stop writing cause I am shaking my head so hard at this. Doesnt she have any friends, who couldve told her dhe has gone off the deep end? I mean the very best part of it is, that the company advised against it. Thats a decent Company. Truly. But she still believes she knows more and best? Of course they will take her money. They cant do more than explain to her in more detail what I just did as to why this is simply put a dumb idea. Also how much water does on need to have this? One lives this life to ensure less consumption not more. Well first time she gets mysteriously sick or her skin has some odd rash.. the last thing she will think.. hmm maybe I needed to change my filters. She will blame the system. Not herself. Did they tell her how often she needs to send in the water, change cartridges and how much maintenance is gonna be - and added up the cost for her over a years time? As said she'd prob spend less filling her tank via bottled water. Cant.stop.shaking.my.head.
But great job on ur install.. Now we ALL know who we call... hahahaha Seriously good job on it! I giggled at u shuddering at her offering u some to drink after it has gone through these filters& that u were happy it was bottled water she used.
Why have a water filter when you can go to a water point? Wouldn’t want such if I had a narrow boat… a waste of money and space. Even being a continuous cruiser surely getting water is part of the chosen life style, doesn’t make sense to me, especially after being advised by the company not to have it………..
Most interesting to see the water filter seemed unnecessary to me I thought services were part of continuous cruising chat time too.
That water system would also use a lot of battery power for the pumps...
It's good to see and hear a cheerful James.😊
Top guy James helping out a fellow boater 👍🏻
Hey stevie !! Hope alls well
An interesting time you're having happy day. See you soon
I've heard of canal water filters before, but never seen one. Yuk.
You're a good lad, James.
You did an excellent job. That water system looks crazy - takes up masses of space and will cost a fortune in filter replacements plus the time spent changing filters will probably be more than in filling up at a water point!
It looks like the lady has spent a lot on her boat. It looks really nice. I really hope she hasn't got a roof full of rusting where the sparks will have melted into the paint.
There is a company that visit crick with water filtration saying you can clean and use dirty canal water. If you can't then they shouldn't be allowed to sell it. Water companies filtrate the water that comes from our taps which will have all sorts going down the drains.
Hey James, you said you were redundant so maybe this woman has opened up a new career for you. There are so many things you are capable of doing and people have a hard time finding capable people, so hopefully this is the door that is opening. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia
Hello great job and y❤es poor lady that is a mess and I wouldn’t trust it and water points don’t take that long it’s much safer anyways good luck to her
Well done James, good job. Just be careful what jobs you take on. If there are ANY problems people will come back to you expecting you to fix them, this could be numerous times. You may be miles from them when a problem occurs. Tradesmen have insurance or a ‘float’ to compensate. Just thinking about the comment made by ‘floaty me boaty’ regarding the roof bearer.
If I lived on the canal I would have one of those water filtration systems in a heartbeat.... I live on the road in a converted truck and I have a rain collection water system and I love it ! water I use from an external tap I filter for fluorides and heavy metals and I only use it for washing, sometimes cooking food and cleaning.
The water filter solution is common amongst Vanlifers who don’t always have access to fresh water to fill their limited water tanks but their sources are usually streams, rivers and lakes rather than canals. The tech is well proven and works. BUT like others I question why do it when canal water is not really suitable and CRT water points are plentiful? I’m looking at the same tech for a recirculating shower so I don’t use fresh water every time I shower, rather fill a small tank from my main tank once per week and use particle filters and a UV lamp to make that shower water last and reduce demand on the fresh water tank. If the CRT ever decide to bill us for water by the litre, it might be a popular choice.
Well done James good job done stove was nice like the cooker part but the money side of it as for the water maker it's okay but not necessary I have only seen them on sea going vessels
....the only thing i would add/change is a more rudimentry servicable pre-sediment capture system.
couple of european companies make wood burning stoves with ovens, not cheap but if you are living aboard and cooking you have to consider how much calor gas costs to recoup the initial outlay.
I’m not sure about the water filter system. I don’t think I’d want it, lol.
Good job!
Jmes, did i read it correctly and you cut through a bearer.Girder?
If so, I hope you secured it with an additional cross section, otherwise you would have compromised the strength of the roof, which is usually only 4mm steel.
The reason why the centres are 18" apart, is for structural strengthening of the metal plates.
This in turn, allows you to walk on the roof without it bouncing under your feet.
Good Luck in your endeavours.
That water filtration system on her boat looks really dicey, with so many bits to go wrong. You are a great guy to install that for her and it looks like you did your customary good job of it. Hope the rest of your weekend went well. Stay safe. Leigh
Morning James good job done on heater. Gets you out for an hour. !!! Have a great week😊
Always knew you were a good hearted man James, this just proves it ! Hope your doing well and your not too blue. Spring is round the corner ! We need that vitamin d from that burning ball of light in the sky for sure ! Chin up me old mucka xxxx
Anyway...Good vid James...😊👍
Hi a fantastic job mate well done. I think the filter system is a great idea. You can use the filtered water for showers and washing machine only and have a smaller tank for drinking and cooking purposes. If you think about the areas you use the most amount of water is for showers/washing machine.
You got a new job there james good on ya👍
I'm glad you said it (about the water system), lol. I'd be really suspect. My limited experience is with "simple" fish tank filtration, and that's bad enough, requiring a ridiculous amount of maintenance, upkeep, cost of use. Instead of filling up at water points, she'll be buying filters, having to store them, install them, dispose of them, etc. And like you said, potential for leaks...
I'm with you James, I'd just prefer to fill up from the tap, rather than all that filter nonsense. If I was that paranoid about running out of water then I'd have an emergency 10 or 20 litre container as backup. But there are enough water points around the cut that it's not like you're never going to fill up with water. Even then, if you have a 10 litre tub you can always make a cheeky request to nick 30 seconds worth of water to fill that up and be on your way. Not many people would make you queue up to fill a 10 litre tub.
Good job James 😊well done 😊don’t fancy the filter system
Another UA-cam vlogger, Alan Denman, has made a couple of vlogs about his similar filtered water system. He was so happy with his first one, he upgraded it recently on his narrowboat.
The story on his NARROWBOAT LOCKDOWN 8 video at five minutes 14 seconds is pretty incredible, supposedly a chap had a hole in his water tank and was drinking canal water for a whole year!
Well done James good you could help out well done tc the oldies 🤗👋👍
If the water in the canals was really that bad all the fish would be dead and the water fowl wouldn't live on them. People assume it's really bad because of the brown mirky colour of it but that's just because canals are shallow and the locks are constantly opening and closing which stirs up the silt all the time. There are some small dead end sections of the canals which rarely get navigated so aren't exposed to the constant churning and those areas have crystal clear water. Plus there is the daily influx of fresh water into the canals. I still wouldn't want to filter it but it's far less toxic than many people assume.
Wow, you had quite a day! It is very interesting. The stove really makes a lot of sense and I like the oven part. You did a great job of the installation of the chimney. You're a man of many talents. ☺️ As for the filtration system she has. Those filters are going to cost her a fortune. The small filter for my Brita water pitcher isn't cheap, almost $20.00 USD. I shudder to think of how much just one of her's will cost. Best wishes to you and stay safe and well. I really enjoy your channel.🌞
Water system is awesome.
Hmmm…I’m not convinced
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I'd bath in it, maybe...
A water filter system can be complicated to maintain and also expensive. The filters need to be replaced at the proper time intervals because they can become a source of bacterial contamination. But replacing those filters more often than necessary can be very. expensive.
James That filtration unit might be OK on the LLangollen or the Thames but not on the rest of the system , And the cost of the filters and storage will present it's own problem's. Cheers
Great vlog James you summed up perfectly why I would never consider a water filtration system when I get my boat and you added a few extra reasons 😊😊😊
Hi James, watching your channel for quite a while. Make things short, I like 👍 what you do. Great job with the insulated stovepipe !!!! Happy days James
From the cold canada.
Nice video guy. That stove actually looks quite interesting. As for the filtration system, I am very sceptical. The only one I personally would use would be a Reverse Osmosis plant. That is reported to be able to remove viruses. But the energy requirements are pretty steep for that kind . Howo they apparently come in small space requirements. But be prepared to bend over for the cost of one.
There are reverse osmosis kits that sailors use that are pedal powered. You could make water and get fit at the same time. 😁
@@markphillips2076 not heard of that before, but your right it would serve a double purpose.
That stove was beautiful. Im with you about the filtration system. Too much in a tight space. Also, one needs to stop anyway and dump the garbage and such. I don't think I'd want to sacrifice the space for all those filters. Impressive but impractical on a narrow boat. How was the meal? Sounded wonderful! Why is it that food someone else cooks is always so much better? Cheers!
The filter system shown is not the same as an ocean going "Water Maker". The latter uses a very expensive "Reverse-Osmosis" system that has a extremely special membrane that ONLY allows water molecules to pass. Everything else does not pass, including the salt that is diluted into the ocean water. It uses a high pressure pump that is about 5 to 10 times the size of the one shown. Most systems back flush the membrane to clean it, which uses some of the water it just made. In the canals, it would be back flushing a lot. In the ocean, systems can make a few gallons (3-5) of water (12 to 20 liters) in approx ten minutes time. In the canal, can only estimate that it would be half that, maybe less, with the extra back flushes.
The water system is great and should come down in price if more people used it, however, its just not viable on a canal because of the cost of instalment and maintenance cost which is ongoing. The space it takes up also just makes it a no brainer (IMO)
Just found your channel James and hit suscribe 🙂 You're like a NB reference library for me - what you've done to your boat is stunning man. Well done. I'm going to be a solo CC-er in the not too distant. Ive been told I'm crazy as Im a 50-something woman but, while I'm fit, healthy and have all my own teeth, I'm doing it! (Not that the teeth are necessary to successfull boating but...standards..!) So, loving your channel and am off to watch more vlogs. Tracy 🙏
Good luck Tracy!
Very interesting. Don't think I would like drinking canal water no matter how many filtration systems it goes through.
All drinking water is filtrated from a natural source whether that is reservoirs that people swim, play and wee in; rainwater with all the imperfections in the atmosphere coming down with it; canals or even sewers!
I agree! I've had a private water system inside a house in the past with a much bigger setup than this and it failed an Enviromental Health test. So many are mislead by these systems. They're are not a professional industrial setup. The bacteria within canals is revolting. The UV light filter in this system is never going to stop e-coli.
Really interesting, could the water filter be used for rain water collection? Seems a cleaner source than canal water
That’s a good call but water buts take up a lot of room on a Narrowboat well deck
I agree with you James, that water filter set up is way over the top and not practical on a canal boat. A decent clean tank and a quality under sink filter set up is good enough.
What about collecting rainwater off the roof of the boat? I do believe you have rainfall all year around, and it would be much easier to filter and clean if that is necessary.
Definitely don't have rain all year round - unless you mean it MIGHT rain or be a short shower regardless of the month or season. Last year we had no rain at all for months.
Aren't those filtration systems meant to be used with "cleanish" river water?
I’d suggest the cleaner the original water then the cleaner the drinking water will be - river water is mostly cleaner than canal water and sea water or lake water cleaner still
That water system would cost a fortune in energy and filters for very little gain: after all you are not charged for water point use.
dunno about trying to filter canal water lol
What's the point of an insulated flue? The only reason I can think of is so's not to burn your hands, but that applies to the stove itself, which is still naked. A flue like yours gives off heat to the cabin space - surely better? I can vouch for the dire filthiness of canal water because I'm a rower and was once catapulted by my oar and the wall of a weir we were in danger of whitewatering into the R. Soar. I became VERY ill.
I think that it is the only reason !! My flue provides loads of heat which is great so I also don’t see the point in an insulated flue. Also the kids have never once touched the flue and burnt their hands so that’s not exactly an argument either.
It is however meant to be safer. The area around the flue doesn’t get so hot especially where it meets the roof
The two layer flue is suppose to let fresh "make-Up" air come down the outer layer, preheating it. The Make-up air replaces the air that the heater's "draft" takes into the heater and goes up the flue. In "theory" the make-up can be ducted into the heater so no room air is used, thus reducing the amount of cold air that comes in the little grilles on the narrowboat's doors.
@@tmack1 Aha! So it works like a gas boiler balance flue.
I know a couple things about water filtration. The system she had is a great one, but I am wondering why no reverse osmosis was on it, maybe I missed it.
Now having said this& being a huge fan of water filtration... how quickly does one need to go go go on a Narrowboat?? I mean isnt the point of taking things slower? Meaning taking the time to fill water up? Managing time at each water point? Also is it being filtered when going out? That be the sensible thing to do, no?
Next just imagine people doing this.. it would totally f with the amount of water esp in summer time.
One huge issue & I mean huge issue with the rather complex water filtration systems is, that they arent cheap to maintain. Unless one has infinite money to throw at it, for years and years, it makes no sense. Its may be cheaper to fill up the water tank with bottled water from the store, cause replacing these filters cost dearly. The more they filter the more each one cost. It is also not a smart investment on a boat (a house maybe, it depends what Country, temperature and water quality). No one is gonna be impressed if she ever sells this boat. No one is gonna spend extra on this.
The other question is, how good are these filters with the flexible temperature of water temperature? Cause some filters can not clean properly, and in fact one will ruin them when temps are too low or high. For example in the winter time or on hot days in summer with a low water table.
One obviously also has to send the water in regularly ensuring it does what it says. If one misses a dead line or best be changed time frame, any one of these filters can get one super duper sick. Also does she need to add salt etc to them? Cause this can create an environmental issue if she keeps it on board and god forbid it sinks.
Now if she would be a test boat, where a filter company wants to run tests etc.. thats one thing. But to install this behemoth just to be able to humble brag.. she really could have burned the money she spend and saved money that way, cause she wont have any future cost.
Seeing how dirty the canal water is, the various canals all having a large variety of different bacteria, dirt, fecal matter from animals and people (drunks or idiots), other ppls household dirty water (grey water) and even gas from the boats in it, depending on as I said way too many extra variables to count, plus temperature flexes there is simply put no way for her to archive a true safe drinking water situation unless she adds addt filters. And! And these need to be added to or changed pending on each water rable situation. Which changes constantly as she cruises. So not only can the system never be truly dialed in. It can potentially change so much by the time she needs to filter water again, that she needs as said vastly different filters. Every single time. And before she can use it, she first has to send it in, ensuring she has all the right filters on.. its totally cray cray.
Esp since she prob isnt a marine biologist or worls for a water sewage plant as a filter specialist..
I mean sure, okay, if one has money to burn and wants to flex, and humble brag to friends.. look how much money I got to burn.. best yet.. while none of her guests will ever take a cup of coffee or glass of water from her tab.. She probably could have spend it on a live in cleaning lady or buying a brand new boat, or some insane expensive paint or custom made kitchen, or bathroom etc etc. All except the cleaning lady would have even given her a potential investment to raise the boats price for selling it in the future, if the right buyer is found..
A further clue of why its not a great idea to do this should have been the amount of filters needed vs the amount ocean vessels need.
She will, in the end for at least 6 month of the year need bottled water, or boil the water she gets from her system to be safe for drinking, cause I doubt her system can handle the flexes safely. Again, constant monitoring of the water she wants to use, is not possible, cause by the time she sends the water in, and gets the results back, to ensure her system can handle it, she will have already moved on - to a new area where she again will have to send it in.
If shed be stationary- one may have a chance of dialing her system in. But she is moving all the time.
Most hilarious her argument of wanting to save time. No hon, you want to flex how much better you are not having to do what everyone has to do. So instead you will spend hours upon hours on ur system, and way more money.
If she was concerned about the tab water, she couldve just bought a water hose that is for drinking water (regular garden hoses are not supposed to be used for drinking water)& a decent small filtration system.
Best yet she prob didnt even change her water pipes in her boat to high quality ones..
I cant even stop writing cause I am shaking my head so hard at this.
Doesnt she have any friends, who couldve told her dhe has gone off the deep end? I mean the very best part of it is, that the company advised against it. Thats a decent Company. Truly. But she still believes she knows more and best? Of course they will take her money. They cant do more than explain to her in more detail what I just did as to why this is simply put a dumb idea.
Also how much water does on need to have this? One lives this life to ensure less consumption not more.
Well first time she gets mysteriously sick or her skin has some odd rash.. the last thing she will think.. hmm maybe I needed to change my filters. She will blame the system. Not herself.
Did they tell her how often she needs to send in the water, change cartridges and how much maintenance is gonna be - and added up the cost for her over a years time? As said she'd prob spend less filling her tank via bottled water.
Cant.stop.shaking.my.head.
But great job on ur install.. Now we ALL know who we call... hahahaha
Seriously good job on it!
I giggled at u shuddering at her offering u some to drink after it has gone through these filters& that u were happy it was bottled water she used.
your old stove on your boat better as it run radiaters.
Haha I said sometime ago that you would be fitting out narrow boats James and I think this is the beginning of your new career 👍
Who's moving the camera. Do you have a tracking thing. Well done for taking it on and helping. Great job..
I was using a DJI gimble thingy - trying to get the hang of it. You all good bro ?
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I was impressed by that. Yeah I'm great cheers.
Why have a water filter when you can go to a water point? Wouldn’t want such if I had a narrow boat… a waste of money and space. Even being a continuous cruiser surely getting water is part of the chosen life style, doesn’t make sense to me, especially after being advised by the company not to have it………..
That filtration system no way to dangerous and your life's at risk from Weils disease.
Have tools will travel.
Indeed I will